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Swim with the Penguins!
Swim with the Penguins!
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Overview of Swim with the Penguins!
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10100 sq m
Popular amenities
Check out the area
Simon's Town, Cape
- Boulders Beach3 min walk
- Foxy Beach10 min walk
- Fisherman's Beach10 min walk
- Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)65 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area
About this property
Swim with the Penguins!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Sea view
Barbecue grill
Situated in the heart of Simonstown with beautiful views over False bay
Situated in the heart of Simonstown with beautiful views over False bay
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cape Town
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Simon's Town, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
Simon's Town, Cape
What's nearby
- Boulders Beach - 3 min walk
- Boulders Penguin Colony - 8 min walk
- Foxy Beach - 10 min walk
- Fisherman's Beach - 10 min walk
- Simon's Town Museum - 3 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Seaforth Restaurant - 11 min walk
- Cafe Penguino - 10 min walk
- Cattle Baron - 5 min drive
- Harbour View Restaurant - 2 min drive
- Fran's Place - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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About the host
Your host
This property was built by my late father, an architect as a weekend getaway house from our house in suburbia. The basic design was inspired by the brightly-coloured cliff houses of Positano, Italy. Pretty much every weekend of my highschool life was spent here, along with many friends. I have subsequently left South Africa, but I cannot leave this house, which is as part of my life as my heritage .
Why they chose this property
This property was inherited from my late parents. I have been visiting it for almost 50 years and never tire of it. The mandate was to build a maintenance-free beach house, and, except for the gutters and minimal paintwork around the windows, it's pretty much that! Some of our neighbours are STILL waiting for us to paint it. Simple, easy living. Drop your bags and head for the beach, or grab a cold beverage and admire the ocean view from the balcony.
What makes this property unique
The architectural feature that defines this house is something you would only notice when visiting. The weather in Cape Town is entirely dominated by the prevailing wind direction; in summer, the wind mostly comes from the southeast, and it can be a raging howl (Cape of Storms is a common name for the area). Sam (my late father) recognized this, and built the house backing as a wedge into the wind. As a result, even on the windiest summer days, the balcony is protected from the wind and one can enjoy the almost 270 degree view over the bay while relaxing and barbecuing. Similarly, Boulders Beach, below, is protected and is thus a popular venue for families. The addition of a penguin or two simply enhances everything.
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