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Set in Gansbaai, just 1.2 km from Stanford's Bay, Whale Sea Cottage offers beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. This villa has 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms. Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai is 6 km from the villa, while Dangerpoint Lighthouse is 10 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Golf course (within 3 km)

Fishing

Windsurfing

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dezbean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The amazing view you have when you have your morning coffee. Area was nice and quiet making the stay extra relaxing. House was clean and tidy and had everything you needed for a great stay. Great location for a beach side stroll too.
  • Miranda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a lovely property - spacious, light and airy, clean and extremely well equipped. We felt immediately relaxed on arrival and found everything we needed (washing machine, wi-fi, wardrobe space and kitchen facilities) and loved the little...
  • Marizanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, beautifully decorated with friendly and helpful staff
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Anne-marie Schreuder

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Anne-marie Schreuder
Seafront holiday house overlooking Walker bay. Newly renovated and beautifully furnished with a big outside deck and swimming pool it offers outside and inside barbecue (braai) area. Enjoy uninterrupted sea views and beautiful sunsets over the Atlantic ocean and Klein River Mountains. Wake up to the sounds of nature and the ocean and close up whale watching opportunities from the comfort of home. Located on Cape Whale Coast of South Africa with access to beautiful walking trails and tidal pools to explore.
We are exited to welcome you to our Seafront cottage. I am originally from Cape Town but am residing and working in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates with my husband and son. We fell in love with Gansbaai and have our own home in the fishing town where we spend most of our holidays. Gansbaai captivated us with its natural beauty, Fynbos, Marine Big 5, Wine routes, restaurants, Whale watching, shark cage diving and striking sunsets. We have visited many beautiful places but it is here that we feel most at home. We invite you to experience one of our magnificent sunsets or whale sightings from the comfort of Whale Sea cottage. "See Life at Whale Sea cottage"
Whale Watching Seafront cottage Tidal pools Access to seafront walking trails Great White Shark Cage Diving Fynbos trails Grootbos Surfing Fishing Horse riding trails Wine farms and tasting Craft Beer tasting Gin tasting Restaurants
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whale Sea Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
      Additional charge
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Activities
    • Bike tours
      Additional charge
    • Temporary art galleries
      Off-site
    • Beach
    • Water park
      Off-site
    • Mini golf
      Additional charge
    • Snorkelling
      Off-site
    • Horse riding
      Off-site
    • Diving
      Off-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Windsurfing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Outdoor & View
    • Pool view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Whale Sea Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00

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

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of ZAR 1000 is required on arrival. That's about EUR 48. 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 and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

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


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

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

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 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.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Whale Sea Cottage

    • Whale Sea Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 7 guests

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

    • Whale Sea Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whale Sea Cottage on this page.

    • Whale Sea Cottage is 1,050 yards from the centre of Gansbaai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Yes, Whale Sea Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Whale Sea Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Water park
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Bike tours
      • Beach
      • Horse riding
      • Swimming Pool

    • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Whale Sea Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Whale Sea Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Whale Sea Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.