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We always seem to arrive at this gorgeous seaside cottage (yes, we’re regulars!) just in time for sundowners. It’s a wise move. We pack a drinks-and-nibbles basket, dash across the road to the footpath that leads to the marine reserve and within minutes, we’re sitting on the rocks, watching the False Bay swells and the dusk rolling in.
Aptly named Blue Waters, the house’s location – about 3km outside Simon’s Town on the Main Road – couldn’t be better. Elevated above the road, it has unparalleled views of the sea – and Fisherman’s Beach, a delightful sandy swimming beach set in a cove, is a stone’s throw away.
The home, an original whaler’s cottage built in the 1920s, is owned by Cape Town creatives, architect Michele Sandilands and industrial designer Roelf Mulder, and has been cleverly renovated to maximise its gorgeous location. A meal around the open-plan kitchen table takes on another dimension with the expanding doors opened to capacity, inviting nature in. But the view really comes into its own from the large deck above the house, which is the perfect place to relax, read or rev it up with friends. And early-morning coffee on the front porch is one of my favourite ways to start the day.
We love the fact that the house is compact enough for our family of four but happily enlarges when we invite friends to join us for a meal or a sleepover. The kitchen is well kitted out and you can barbecue in front of the house, at the back or up at the deck. On our last visit, there was an autumnal nip in the air and we settled down to a hearty Moroccan stew, followed by board games around the cosy fire.
Tastefully decorated, the house perfectly displays the owners’ artistic aesthetic, and several original artworks (including oils by Cha Davenport of the rock pools in front of the house and Roxy Kaczmarek lithographs) and objets add to the lovely, welcoming ambience. Staying here is like experiencing a little slice of paradise. Well, make that a big slice.
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Reviewed by Sharon Sorour-Morris
Sleeps 6
No pets allowed
Based on 2 reviews
Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at Blue Waters.
The stay at Blue Waters was wonderful! The owners are absolutely nice; we loved the bottle of wine and snacks on arrival at the house. The location is amazing and the view is breathtaking. The house has everything you need for a great stay with friends and/or family. I would surely recommend it to anyone.
Blue Waters was such an amazing location. The house was beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay. We had a wonderful time!
R2 900 – R5 900
The 50% rental deposit and the 50% balance of payment due 30 days prior to arrival are non-refundable. However, in the event of a cancellation management may consider refunds where those days can be rebooked after deducting any costs incurred with respect to the re-booking and preparation of the residence.