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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.

2Forest | Lovely accomm with Solar (Unit 2 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 rooms (with 3 other similar rooms) with en-suite bathrooms, and 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.

Hideaway nestled between beach and mountain
This little studio apartment is in a beautiful garden setting on the lower mountain slopes of Muizenberg. It has a bedroom, bathroom, living room and small kitchen with a one-plate conduction stove, and other essentials. The Muizenberg surfing beach is a 10-15 minute walk away. Beautiful coastal and mountain walks are easily accessible, as are local shops, restaurants and cafes. The popular Bluebird neighbourhood market is a great place to sample locally made food, beers and wine on a Friday.

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

Peaceful cottage for 2 w/pool, wifi+safe parking
Private cottage for 2 overlooking a beautiful lap pool on a lovely property in the quiet neighbourhood of Capri. Perfectly located close to Kommetjie, Noordhoek and Fish Hoek with magnificent sea views from the main house. A perfect place to rest your head and have a swim after exploring the beautiful sights all around. Comfortable beds with crisp cotton sheets and duvet. The two single beds can be turned into a king size bed on request at the time of booking. No children under 12 years.

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.

Solar Power Forest Cottage on Table Mountain
Nestled within a lush, forest-like garden, the serene one-bedroom cottage offers a perfect retreat for those seeking romance and reflection. Surrounded by the distinctive fynbos, guests can immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature, savoring the fresh air and the symphony of natural sounds. Its proximity to the walking trails of Table Mountain and the vibrant Kloof Street restaurants ensures a harmonious blend of peaceful seclusion and convenient access to local attractions.

Riverside
Enjoy a peaceful stay surrounded by a green belt and mountains. Central to lots of activities such as hikes/walks, wine farms, local restaurants and shops. We have many pets on the property, 4 friendly dogs which is, 1 ridgeback, 1 Labrador and 2 medium mixed breeds, 3 cats and 2 bunnies. It is very family friendly, but also perfect for a relaxing getaway. There is parking on the premises. Regarding safety, we have a security guard on our road.

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.

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.

Comfortable cottage set in an Indigenous garden.
Comfortable cottge set in a beautiful indigenous garden. The cottage has all you need, well equipped kitchen, bathroom, sitting area and a patio that opens up onto the garden and pool which you are welcome to use. This is a perfect space if you are on business or on holiday. We are close to shopping centre's, the vineyards and greenbelt. This cottage is not suitable for children or toddlers.
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Camps Bay Family Beach home with great views.

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Casa Barbarossa - Luxury Cottage Constantia

Luxury serviced cottage + heated pool Constantia
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ268 | ﺩ.ﺇ264 | ﺩ.ﺇ268 | ﺩ.ﺇ261 | ﺩ.ﺇ257 | ﺩ.ﺇ253 | ﺩ.ﺇ253 | ﺩ.ﺇ253 | ﺩ.ﺇ261 | ﺩ.ﺇ279 | ﺩ.ﺇ268 | ﺩ.ﺇ275 |
| Avg. temp | 22°C | 22°C | 21°C | 18°C | 15°C | 13°C | 13°C | 13°C | 15°C | 17°C | 19°C | 21°C |
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