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Guest house in Claremont

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

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.

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Guest house in Bishopscourt

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews

Relax, Unwind, Recharge in a Stunning, Secluded, Quiet Guesthouse in Bishops Court, Cape Town

This cottage oozes charm and character. It has an open plan feel although a beautiful mahogany screen divides the bedroom suite from the living area. Rose Cottage is a stand alone cottage on an acre property. Guests have access to the exquisitely maintained garden and the private and secluded swimming pool and pool house. There is parking available for one vehicle on the property. The main house is occupied by the owners and two dogs and a cat. There is a full time housekeeper and gardener on the premises.Rose Cottage is only serviced from Monday to Friday for between 11am and 12pm and not on the weekends and public holidays. The cottage is situated in the upmarket, leafy suburb of Bishops Court. Clifton, Kalk Bay, Simons Town, Cape Point, Constantia valley wine farms, Kirstenbosch Gardens and Table Mountain are all on our doorstep as are major shopping malls/restaurants. Bishops court is not close to public transport and guest either hire a car or make use of the ubiquitous Uber taxis. The property is fully alarmed with access to armed response.

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Guest house in Pinelands

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews

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.

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Guest house in Thornton

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

Burnett Lodge - a home away from home

Fully self-catering guest lodge adjacent to family home in Thornton, a quiet residential suburb. Downstairs is a comfortable main bedroom, spacious lounge and open plan kitchen. Upstairs, the large loft has 3 beds, easy chairs and coffee table. A spacious lodge ideal for a family - parents and children. DSTV Easy View, Wi-Fi, secure off-street parking. Easy access to highways, close proximity to Cape Town International Airport. Amenities are ideal for a longer stay. Longer bookings preferred.

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Guest house in Camps Bay

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 299 reviews

Private Residence Camps Bay Beach UPS Backup power

Load shedding protected Camps Bay remote work accommodation. Stand-alone two bedroom, two bathroom, private garden guesthouse 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 computer plugs

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Guest house in Newlands

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Rose Garden Cottage - Newlands, Cape Town

This is the perfect long-term retreat in a serene, tree-lined neighborhood with a large discount for month-long stays. Weekly cleaning is included of our fully equipped cottage, near Cape Town’s top attractions. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, and stores. Explore Newlands Forest Trail .Uninterrupted Wi-Fi. Close to Constantia vineyards, Kingsbury Hospital, UCT, and Newlands Stadiums. Smoking allowed outside. We have pets but the patio area is dog free. Full fridge with freezer compartment

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Guest house in Hout Bay

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Simple large cottage in lovely area of Hout Bay

This large cottage is located in the lovely area of Kronenzicht, Hout Bay. It has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Very central and easy drive to town. The main beach is 2 kilometers down the road. There is a separate entrance and secure parking on the property. Wifi and DSTV (cable) available. We, the owners, live in the main house. We are easy going and friendly. The area has a lovely mountain view but no view from the actual cottage. Please check the amenities and house rules before booking.

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Guest house in Sea Point

5 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Bright charming loft cottage in Sea Point/Fresnaye

Bright, light and newly renovated cottage with loft and 2nd bedroom in the heart of Sea Point/Fresnaye area. Situated in the garden of large historical home with separate entrance and high security. Refurbished with high end finishes and a private roof top garden with sun loungers and mountain views. Free WiFi access and Apple TV/ Netflix with all modern conveniences. Fantastic location in sought after neighbourhood within walking distance to all restaurants, shops and cafes in the area.

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Guest house in Camps Bay

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

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.

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Guest house in Camps Bay

5 out of 5 average rating, 256 reviews

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.

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Guest house in Muizenberg

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Newly renovated guesthouse with stunning views!

Free from loadshedding with solar cells and back up battery! Fast fiber Internet on 60 mbps. All interior from 2022. This newly renovated guest house is a rare find in Muizenberg with overall brand new interior, an amazing garden and stunning views from the mountain slope. Located on a very peaceful road it gives an absolute relaxing feeling yet it´s just a short walk to the village or the beach. If you wanna go for a hike the mountain is literally one minute away!

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Guest house in Lakeside

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Lakeside Guesthouse

A secure and well-appointed guesthouse (separate from the main house) with fantastic views of the Zandvlei Estuary and Table Mountain, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with on-street parking. Conveniently located within 5 mins drive of Muizenberg beach (a world-class beginner-friendly surf spot). 15 mins drive to Kalk Bay harbour and its surrounding restaurants and bars, Silvermine Nature Reserve for swimming and hiking and the Constantia and Tokai winelands.

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