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Aboyne Cottage—Peaceful Oasis in Quiet Cul-De-Sac
Pluck lemons from the tree and pick herbs from the planters for use in a tasty dish to enjoy in the cool and shaded courtyard. The bright and airy cottage interior has high vaulted ceilings, together with a selection of books and magazines to read to enjoy in the bed made up with 400TC luxury linen. Battery backed up Wi-Fi and additional lights for surviving load shedding. No smoking allowed on property. Guests have own cottage with a private, shady courtyard. Herbs in planters in courtyard and dart board are available for guests to use as well as lemons on own lemon tree. We're an international family consisting of a South African, a New Zealander and a Norwegian. One of us will always be available on our phones and we're happy to chat and share a G&T on our porch if our guests are up for it! This guesthouse is in a quiet neighbourhood, about 15 minutes by car from town and near to vibrant Harfield. Closer still, the village offers a farm stall, butchery, and supermarket within a short walk, plus coffee shops and lots of restaurants. We always recommend uber for short term stays in Cape Town but there is an off-street sheltered parking available if needs be. 10 minute walk to Kenilworth train station and 2 minute walk from Main Road with frequent taxi buses in both directions. Servicing of cottage and laundry can be done on request. Continental breakfast can be provided on request.

1Forest | Lovely accomm with Solar (Unit 1 of 5)
We have recently added Solar Power to the establishment, going green and having almost no reliance on Eskom :-) We also have 5 stage filtered water supply. Lovely room (3 other similar rooms) with en-suite bathrooms, and large comfortable beds. Quiet and central neighbourhood, not far from the bustle of downtown Cape Town, and many of the fantastic Cape Town sights. *10 mins from CT Airport ($6 Uber) *12 mins from Kirstenbosch *15 mins from Cape Town V&A TV including Netflix & Disney plus.

Camps Bay Beach Private & Secure Family Residence
Load shedding protected accommodation in AI secured property. Stand-alone two bedroom, two bathroom, private garden guest apartment. Fully equipped kitchen, living and dining room. Secure separate entrance and parking in the private residential property, walk to restaurants, shops and the beach. LIFePO4 instant UPS systems on all broadband fibre ONT and WiFi routers. Independent lithium backups on all Security, Gates and Door systems. Solar powered house lights and dedicated UPS computer plugs

Spectacular ocean views @ 38 on Penguin Studio
Unwind whilst taking in the spectacular 270 degree ocean and mountain views from the comfort of this luxury Pringle Bay studio. Just 100m from the rocky shoreline you will not only be awed by the views but will hear and feel the waves crashing onto the rocks. * Uncapped WiFi (works during load shedding) * King Size Bed * Flat screen TV with Netflix, AppleTV+ and YouTube * Fully equipped kitchen * Fireplace * Heated towel rail * Handheld bidet * Great coffee * Lockable Safe * Hair Dryer

Modern light charming cottage in Camps Bay
Cottage 54 is a one bedroom studio cottage on the property of a house in upper Bakoven/Camps Bay. Fully private terrace and separate entrance from the road. Equipped with a queen size bed, sofa, table & chairs, bathroom, shower, and kitchenette. Interior is light, modern and with a Scandinavian touch. 5-7 minute walk to Bakoven Beach, and 10-12 min walk to Camps Bay beach with all the restaurants, bars & coffee shops. Off street parking and private entrance. 2 min walk to a Superette.

Camps Bay studio apartment with magnificent views.
Wake up to birdsong and the sound of the ocean. An architectural award winning property, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac at the foot of Table Mountain, bordering the Table Mountain Nature reserve, with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean, this gorgeous little apartment is a piece of paradise. 10 minutes drive from the city centre and a 5 minute drive to the beach, it’s ideally positioned to explore Cape Town’s main attractions. Perfect for nature lovers, hikers and beachcombers.

Stylish garden cottage with view of Table Mountain
Relax in our lovely garden cottage with a glass of wine and take in the view of Table Mountain . We are a short drive from the world famous Kirstenbosch Gardens . Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails crisscross the area. We are surrounded by numerous spectacular wine farms and top restaurants. Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Constantia Glen, Beau Constantia including Chefs Warehouse, to name but a few. We are a 20 minute drive to the Waterfront and Cape Town CBD.

The Owl House - Mountainside bungalow, Muizenberg
Sleep in the trees in a unique retreat overlooking False Bay. Perched on the Muizenberg Mountain-side, the Owl House offers guests a unique garden stay with a distinct tree-house feel and is a short walk away from the buzz of Muizenberg village and its famous beachfront. The self-contained 30m2, solar-powered bungalow is separate from the main house, with a kitchenette, work and dining space, & uncapped fibre, making it perfect for WFH.

Youniverse Studio
A tranquil and serene apartment for you to unwind and seek inner peace and relaxation. Watch sunsets over the ocean and moonrises from your secluded balcony. Take a stroll down to the World Famous Long Beach to check out the waves, or simply a gentle stroll along the beach. Just a stroll to the local pub and coffee shop. Close to Cape Point Nature Reserve as well as the world famous penquin colony. Comfort and luxury awaits!

Blackwood Studio
A modern and beautifully decorated house, nestled in Hout Bay, with magnificent views of the mountain. This is a great place for singles or a couple. There is a queen bed that sleeps up to 2. Power outages are being experienced by SA but we have tried to minimalise the effect for our guests - the oven/stove is gas, the hot water is gas, the internet is solar driven and we have 2 battery lights for guests use.

Adorable 1-bedroom cottage with shared pool
Kick back and relax in this calm and cozy space. It's location is also very convenient: - 2 min walking distance to the Mediclinic Constantiaberg Hospital - 5 min driving to Constantia Village - 4 min to the near Clicks - 3 min to the closest Chekers - 5 min Meadwrige Shopping Center - 4 min to 3Arts Village - 4 min to Constantia Emporium - 11 min to Blue Route Mall - 12 min to Cavendish Mall

Kai Cottage
Kai Cottage is a contemporary, stylish, light & relaxing space located in the beautiful neighbourhood of Constantia Hills. It is a self-catering 1 bed studio apartment with a shower bathroom, a well-fitted kitchen, a comfy lounge and a private balcony/garden courtyard. It is best suited for professionals and couples. It is an open plan area, therefore recommended for a maximum of 2 adults.
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