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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Cosy Sandcastle in Cape Town offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the outdoor furniture, perfect for a sunny day. Modern Amenities: The apartment features free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining table, and a comfortable seating area. Comfortable Living: Recently renovated, the property includes two bedrooms and a bathroom. The Sandcastle offers free on-site private parking. Guests appreciate the private entrance and secure environment. Nearby Attractions: Hout Bay Beach is just a few steps away, while Cape Town International Airport is 33 km distant. Other attractions include World of Birds (4 km), Chapman's Peak (7 km), and Table Mountain (19 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ndlovu
    South Africa South Africa
    The kitchen, lounge, bedroom, sea view. Everything
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was exceptionally clean and maintained. Even though it was self catering there was coffee,tea,milk and a bottle of wine on arrival.
  • Tokollo
    South Africa South Africa
    Proximity to the beach. Well maintained. Clean. Modern finishes.
  • Alexandra
    Belgium Belgium
    The apartment is right on the beach with a restaurant next door. It is stylish and has all you need, even milk, coffee, tea and a bottle of rose in the fridge. Communication with Claudia was very easy.
  • Linnet
    Botswana Botswana
    A step from the beach and kids enjoyed having the beach at their doorstep. Near restaurants and shops, less than 2 mins walk.
  • Russ
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic property, modern and clean with all facilities provided.
  • Nompumelelo
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was beautiful and had everything we wanted. Right next to the beach. This made our holidays more exciting and refreshing. Claudia was a great host, wish we stayed longer. I highly recommend this accomplishment
  • Andy
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation was comfortable. The attention to detail is impeccable. It was literally home away from home. It was lovely! It was close to amenities & the beach is at your door. Loved everything about the home. It truly is a cosy sandcastle. xx
  • Ziyanda
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was amazing. A walking distance to the shopping centre and the beach view was top tier! There was a few food supplies availabe which saved us a bit of money 😂 and the host was really amazing 😊. Loved the fact that even during...
  • Patricia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very flexible check-in and check-out, really stylish and well- iequipped apartment with view on the beach, great place to stay!

Managed by Close Realty

Company review score: 9.6Based on 297 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company information

Close Realty are a registered estate agency based in Hout Bay. Property management is a core part of our business for both long term and short term holiday rentals. We are a boutique business offering a personalised service to both our Landlords and guests. It is our aim to look after the properties as an owner would.

Property information

This fabulous pied-à-terre is quite literally a stones' throw from the beach. Whilst the apartment is 'cosy' it offers all the amenities you need. 2 bedrooms with queen size beds, a modern shower room with separate toilet. Open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area with a small outside seating area. Fabulous views to the beach. Neat as a pin, this is an ideal spot for exploring all that Hout Bay and the wider Cape Town area has to offer. Walking distance to all local amenities and driving distance to so much more. The property has an inverter which allows the majority of the property to continue during power outages.

Neighbourhood information

Hout Bay is a thriving fishing village with over 50 restaurants to choose from. Well know for it's diversity, it is a family friendly destination, conveniently located within 20 minutes of the Constantia Valley wine route, 15 minutes of both Llandudno and Camps Bay Beaches and 30 minutes from the CBD.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Cosy Sandcastle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 5,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$288. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of ZAR 5,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.