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Cottage with Sea Views

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Deck with wide sea view
Deck to cottage
Braai on deck, patio with Mermaid Mural
Deck braai and seating area
Mermaid Mural and patio garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Simon's Town, Cape Town, WC
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Penguin Colony
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage with Sea Views

Positioned just 7 minutes walk from lovely, sandy beaches Mermaid Rock Cottage is a charming fisherman's cottage offering independent self catering private family accommodation. From the sea facing deck spectacular sunrises and sunsets can be savored and BBQ enjoyed with a stunning view of False Bay and ArK Rock. Situated in Jackson Road, a quiet little street, a lovely walk from the picturesque seaside village of Simon's Town for shopping and fine dining at reasonable prices. Take a stroll down to Boulders Beach National Park famous for its Jackass Penguin Colony or a breath taking walk up the Naval steps on Admirals Kloof, the mountain behind the cottage. Drive the scenic road south, down the peninsula, to the well known Cape Point Nature Reserve where you can get a magnificent view of the 2 oceans, Indian and Atlantic, merging. Enjoy a glass of Cape wine and a braai as you sit under the pergola on the deck, and gaze out to sea, you may catch a rare glimpse of the Mermaid of Ark Rock!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ON ARRIVAL meet at the Cottage with Rental Agent Jenni from South Penninsula Living SPL, Sun Valley, for the keys and to answer queries
SECURITY DEPOSIT pay to South Penninsula Living by cash of up to 50% of rental value, amount to be agreed. Refundable asap following exit check
SECURITY please ensure Cottage security by taking appropriate care to lock doors and close windows and by using the house alarm system

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8052236
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cape Town

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Simon's Town, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. Noorul Islam Heritage Museum and Just Nuisance Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boulders Penguin Colony and Simon's Town Country Club. South African Naval Museum and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Simon's Town, Cape Town, WC

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seaforth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boulders Penguin Colony - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boulders Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Simon's Town Country Club - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Galley Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage with Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage with Sea Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with Sea Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with Sea Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with Sea Views located?

Located in Simon's Town, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and Boulders Beach. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Seaforth Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot!

A cozy cottage in a lovely location with beautiful ocean views. Wehad a very relaxing stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay with my Mum who flew from Durban and my son and husband from London. We had the most stunning view of Kalk Bay from our veranda. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Beautiful property. Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Met on arrival and the place is wonderful. Any minor issues during our stay were addressed by the property agent straight away. It’s a great location with loads to do on your doorstep. Just perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house in a perfect location

We loved everything about our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

The mermaid cottage was quaint and perfectly situated for sunrise views of False Bay with all the amenities we needed! Janene was on hand to make check in easy and answer all of our questions. We highly recommend the cottage and plan to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kevin Kieschnick

Gorgeous property, great views, close to restaurants and attractions! Hope to be back soon!! Host was attentive and communication was excellent. They coordinated a late arrival and it was seamless. Highly recommended this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

We loved this place! It was bright, clean and a great location (but you’ll need a rental car). Everything we needed and great communication with host/manager. Can’t recommend highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location location

Lovely location and felt quite safe in Simon’s town Location was excellent for Boulder Beach and Cape of good hope Would definitely recommend to family and friends
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

Great Location in Simon's Town

We had a great stay at the cottage! It was within walking distance to Boulder's Beach and the little shops. The views are spectacular! And Barry made our stay even better with great recommendations and hospitality. We would definitely love to stay here again if we ever get the chance to return :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
I'm so pleased you enjoyed the views I love them too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Overall was lovely we enjoyed the stay. Jen went above and beyond even had sweets and hot chocolate all setup for the kids. Place is cold in winter maybe another heater would be great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage with stunning views and a great location

The cottage was lovely and welcoming. Our host was most accommodating in every way The patio has views of the ocean and the mountains and a beach frequented by a colony of penguins is just a few blocks away. Everything about our stay was restful and hassle free - we hated to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Fred I am so pleased you had a safe place to be having had your cruise cancelled because of COVID-19. I hear your return flight to Germany is now postponed and I wish you a safe return as soon as its possible to leave SA.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The house was just what we needed! Location was great. Short walk to the Boulders Beach and town. A le to view whales in the bay. Janene was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house with great views!

Nothing bad at all to say about this house! We met Janene, the property manager, upon arriving at Mermaid Rock Cottage. She provided fruit for our stay, and showed us around the cottage, which is lovely. The views of False Bay are simply out of this world! Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place with great views

Lovely place right near the heart of Simon’s Town. Good price and easy check-in/check-out. Lovely views of False Bay from the deck where we saw tons of breaching whales. Bring binoculars. No issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage with a great location

This is a lovely cottage that has all the amenities you need. Checking in with Jenni was painless and she went over everything we needed to know. We loved that we could walk to Boulder Beach and to Simons Town. We had some beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Would highly recommend this property and hope to return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence T.

Mermaid Cottage.

We stayed at this lovely home for a week while visiting my daughter, an exchange student at UCT. The home is everything the photos suggest: simple, elegant, comfortable, and impeccably maintained. It has wonderful views of False Bay and is a comfortable walk to downtown Simon's Town.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
I’m so pleased the Cottage was a special place for you to enjoy being with your daughter in Cape Town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Penguins and Pinotage!

This house was a wonderful find. Equipped with everything you’d need for a short or medium stay. It was quiet, clean, and conveniently located to all the southern coast has to offer. Our property manager, Janine, was informative, responsive, friendly, and always helpful. Highly recommend this rental property.For those not familiar with it, Simon’s Town is a great little seaside town outside of Capetown - accessible to all the area attractions including the African penguin colony (must see) and the nearby Constanta vineyards and wineries. Really recommend this location to those seeking to avoid the larger urban setting of Capetown.
Constantia Glen tasting…
Constantia Glen Estate - great place for lunch!
African penguin colony
African penguin colony
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
We’re delighted that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed taking advantage of what the surrounding area offers. Thank you for being 5 star guests for looking after the Cottage so carefully.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay

The house was clean and set up very well. Didn't need for anything. Jenni was amazing. Her recommendations for food was ON POINT!!! We lost wifi on day 2 and she tried her best to get it operational again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avinash K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property

We had a lovely stay. The property is very nice, great location close to penguins and easy drive to other attractions, and has great views. The listing could be clearer that there is a cash deposit and early arrival/departure fee. Not a problem, but that only became clear later when we signed the contract.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik-Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really great house with a fantastic terrace

We booked this house for the view and we really loved in. The street where the house is located is very calm, so every evening we feeled like we're the only ones out there. The barbecue ofcourse also made the outside place feel like home. The garden was maintained well. Inside the house we loved the space and the double bathroom. The contact with the host was really good.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilonka D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Future first option

Simply cannot fault anything - from the time of booking until checkout. Excellent service including, updates on load shedding schedules and alternative lighting and cooking options, sharing of local knowledge and responsive contact throughout our stay. Will most certainly place this property at the top of our return holiday accommodation options in the Western Cape. Thank you for delivering as advertised and adding to making this a memorable break.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2023
I am so pleased that your stay was enjoyable and look forward to having you both return to the Cottage again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and more amazing! Views to dream for!

We had a wonderful stay! The sunset and sunrise views over the bay was absolutely amazing from almost every window and porch of the home. My family loved the home so much that we want to buy it if it one day comes up for sale. Please let me know! The house was very well equipped with everything a guest could need. The property manager went out of her way to make our stay pleasant. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
Johann it is truly pleasing that you had a wonderful stay, your family seems full of energy and curiosity to enjoy sea sports, sea life and sea views! Thanks for sending me your photos and I’ve told my family to keep you in mind shall we ever decide to sell up :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream place to stay

Very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance from the beach (Boulders and others), sea side restaurants and downtown Simon's Town shopping and dining. Excellent manager, very responsive via WhatsApp. The only downside is the distance from downtown Cape Town but we didn't mind the ride with such wonderful views. Overall, great experience. Would come again! Kudos to Jen. ❤️
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie S.

Breathtaking views from a peaceful oasis

We had a fantastic stay. We felt immediately at home. The cottage is located on a small quiet residential road. It has magnificent views, especially from its sun terrace - a perfect place to relax and read a book. Bookshelves filled with a good selection of books were much appreciated. WIFI and Netflix were just the icing on the cake for our screen dependent teenager but the WiFi was also very helpful for the adults to connect on WhatsApp. Barry, who welcomed us at the property was very friendly and chatty. We truly loved the property and we would definitely love to stay there again on our next trip to Cape Town.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Its really lovely you relaxed and enjoyed yourselves and I do hope the Cottage may welcome you again in the near future. Yes Barry is helpful, he's Ace!

About the host

Hosted by Elspeth Campbell

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Elspeth lives in Cambridge. She settled in London from Zimbabwe 28 years ago. She is a professional running her own Management Consultancy business, a mum and is committed to the philosophy and practice of yoga. She is an Iyengar Yoga teacher. Her cottage in Cape Town dates back to Elspeth's time studying at UCT in 1982 when it was acquired into the family and many happy times have been spent there over 36 years.

Why they chose this property

We adore the quiet beauty of the area around Simon's Town and the lovely, unspoilt beaches and rugged walks immediately accessible out of the back door. The location is pretty, calm and safe; also easy to get to interesting, lesser known places anywhere on the peninsula.

What makes this property unique

From the deck watching the sunrise or sunset across the sea is very special. By night we get a magical view of stars and glittering lights across the bay. The new pergola and braai facilities on the deck offer the opportunity of meals while enjoying glorious sunlight or moonlight playing on the sea, and the movement of the waves to get a sense of the weather conditions. Alternatively breakfast or dinner in the protected area means we enjoy being outside away from wind and sun. This False Bay sea is warm, lovely for swimming. Local penguins are a delight! We may choose a breath taking walk up to the water tower behind the Cottage or the Naval Steps a little way along Runciman Drive. The quiet road and safe neighbourhood mean the children may visit the local store or Simon's Town without us worrying. On cold winter nights its cosy with curtains drawn, heating on, chilling out on comfortable sofas, dipping into nice selection of DVDs and books, with the bonus of sea view - its great!

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