The Port Owen Holiday House

98 Elizabeth East, 7365 Velddrif, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>61</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
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Rated wonderful
61 reviews
a swimming pool with a hose in a house at The Port Owen Holiday House in Velddrif
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The Port Owen Holiday House

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  • Entire home
  • 4306 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace

The Port Owen Holiday House is located in Velddrif, just 17 miles from Rocherpan Nature Reserve and 28 miles from Cape Columbine Nature Reserve. This property offers a private pool and free private parking. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and bicycle parking for guests. Featuring a terrace and pool views, the spacious vacation home includes 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 4 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Port Owen Yacht Club is 1.3 miles from The Port Owen Holiday House, while Bergriver Golf Course is 1.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 98 miles from the accommodation.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5:
1 king bed
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Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
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  • Zelma
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location Beautiful surroundings Space Cleanliness Fully equipped Tranquility”
  • Alisha
    South Africa South Africa
    “It felt like home. I would recommend it to anyone and I'm definitely going back.”
  • Ronell
    South Africa South Africa
    “We appreciated the upfront communication from Linda from the time we made the booking and the assistance from Beverley during our stay. Great location, superb views, plenty of crockery and cookware. House is very spacious, and you are privy to the...”

Hosted by Eddie and Linda

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
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Eddie and Linda
Perfect spot for a family get together This beautiful 5 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms, self-catering, double story waterfront holiday house, with outdoor and indoor braai leading to the large, well equipped kitchen, makes this house perfect for a family get together. Sleeping 10 adults with additional children sharing, it has enough space to spend quality time in a relaxing atmosphere. Add to this a sparkling pool and you are set for the perfect getaway. Each room has a view of the waterways of Port Owen, with a private jetty and launch site close by, makes the Berg river accessible in minutes. The Berg River is perfect for bird watching, fishing or water sports, making this the perfect getaway spot for all tastes.
We have a passion for Port Owen and want to share that with holiday makers - we know what it takes to ensure a relaxing time and continually improve the homes to ensure guests are able to relax and enjoy the time at our house. We are there to ensure guests are happy at all times.
Port Owen is in the town of Velddrif, 145 km from Cape Town. Centrally located to many West Coast attractions: 36 km from Langebaan , 27 km from Paternoster and 22 km from Dwarskersbos. The Port Owen Marina Yacht Basin is host to many resident boats and is surrounded on three sides by the Great Berg River. The Port Owen Yacht Club is one kilometer from the harbor mouth where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean at St. Helena Bay. This bay, the largest on the West Coast of Africa, offers the finest sailing conditions on the South African coastline due to its sheltered nature and the prevailing summer southeast trade winds. Adjacent to the fishing harbor of Laaiplek and surrounded by salt marsh,the area is a great place to enjoy fishing, kayaking and watersports. Free public boat launch just a few blocks away and jetty space available! Enjoy long walks around the Port Owen Marina Basin. Make time for shell collecting on the beautiful Laaiplek beach or lunch at one of the fresh fish & chips restaurants just a few kilometers drive. The area is renowned for its bird life with over 350 different sea, land and river birds that can be found in the area.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of The Port Owen Holiday House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

The Port Owen Holiday House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 2000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about USD 105. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Port Owen Holiday House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Port Owen Holiday House

  • The Port Owen Holiday House is 1.6 miles from the center of Velddrif. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Port Owen Holiday House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Water sports facilities on site

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Port Owen Holiday House on this page.

  • The Port Owen Holiday House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Port Owen Holiday House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Port Owen Holiday House on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Port Owen Holiday House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Port Owen Holiday House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Port Owen Holiday House can accommodate this group size:

    • 10 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.