Melkbos Beach Cottage

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1292 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

About this property

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Spacious Accommodations: Melkbos Beach Cottage in Melkbosstrand offers a spacious holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy sea views from the terrace and balcony, complemented by a fully equipped kitchen and modern amenities. Outdoor Amenities: The property features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout, ensuring connectivity for all guests. Convenient Location: Located 27 mi from Cape Town International Airport, Melkbos Beach Cottage is a short walk from Van Riebeeck Beach. Nearby attractions include Blaauwberg Nature Reserve (6.2 mi) and Table Mountain (25 mi). Guest Services: The holiday home provides a paid airport shuttle service, full-day security, room service, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available for guests.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely and quite with loads of space separate from the main house.”
  • Louise
    South Africa South Africa
    “Comfortable. All gadgets, crockery and cutlery available. Beds were comfortable. Overall a wonderful house - wish we could have stayed longer.”
  • Deidre
    South Africa South Africa
    “The cottage was clean. The host was very friendly, and check-in was seamless. Loved the spaciousness of the cottage. Beautiful sunset views”
  • Charl
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very comfortable and a few meters away from the beach. Very spacious perfect for a group of friends or a family stay. You wil not make a mistake staying here.”
  • Belinda
    South Africa South Africa
    “Self catering Beach Cottage so close to the beach. Sea view and the sound of the waves was awesome. Close to the small shopping centre. We found a guy making pancakes in his food trailer and they were oh so yummy :)”
  • Avril
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location and the place is beautiful. It's so close to the beach.”
  • Amy
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very clean, the place has everything you could possibly need. Bonus was not having to worry about interruption of loadshedding I had a lovely time”
  • 4x4medic
    South Africa South Africa
    “The best location with the most friendly hosts. An awesome experience! So close to the beach and with all amenities needed. The space is great and you will not need anything else.”

Host Info

8.7
Host Review Score
Melkbos Beach Cottage is situated in Melkbosstrand (Van Riebeeckstrand) which is regarded as the start of the ever-growing Cape West Coast. The cottage is a short stroll +- 2mins to the beach. Melkbosstrand is a favourite with locals and offers hours of beach strolling, surfing, sunsets to put most sunsets to shame, and the much photographed view of Table Mountain and Robben Island. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen and an open-plan dining and lounge area. The balcony boasts awesome views of Table Mountain; Table Bay and Robben Island. A 2nd patio provides shelter for BBQ's on those frequently windy days! The cottage accommodates 4 people in 2 bedrooms. There is also a sleeper couch available in the entrance. There are two bedrooms; the main has a double bed and the 2nd has two single beds. There is one full bathroom (bath, shower & toilet in one.) Melkbosstrand is an ideal base to explore both Cape Town and the West Coast.Durbanville Winelands are also close by; & the Boland Mountains offer a number of wonderful day trips. House rules: Reasonable use of utilities is included. Gas heater can be provided, refill for guest account. Guests own electric heating use charged extra. Pets are considered on an individual booking basis, and on direct request only. A small fee may be levied and will be confirmed on request. Pets are not allowed on beds or furniture.
Well-travelled owners who take a sincere interest in guests to create a peaceful enjoyable home-from-home feel. The cottage is on our property, but completely separate and self contained.
Established quiet secure neighbourhood of Van Riebeeckstrand 3kms from Melkbosstrand centre.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Dutch

Area info

House rules

Melkbos Beach Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about $28. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Melkbos Beach Cottage 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 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 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.

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