Beachfront holiday rentals in South Africa

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Tiny home in Cape Town
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 279 reviews

The Reservoir Pod, Cyphia Close Cabins, Hout Bay

Stay at Cyphia Close Cabins in Hout Bay, in a unique, micro wooden cabin with magnificent outdoor spaces, sea & mountain views, surrounded by beaches & sanddunes while still close to town/CBD Features a queen sized bed, en suite bathroom, kitchen, work-from-home, deck & open firepit. Off street parking Internet: upto 500MB down/200M up. Loadshedding backup Not secluded; we have other cabins & animals onsite Really small & no space for large luggage. Good for a few nights and limited cooking

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Cottage in Simon's Town
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 233 reviews

Cape Point Mountain Getaway - Cottage

This is one of Cape Town's environmental and historic treasures. It is a candle-lit hideaway with stunning views of mountain and sea. The Cottage is completely off grid, with fresh water coming off the mountain and energy from the sun. The cottage is built from local materials - stone walls, reed ceilings, blue gum supports. There are glass doors and windows throughout the cottage. The cottage has a beautiful open-plan bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom includes a tub, a toilet and a basin.

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Farm stay in Plettenberg Bay
5 out of 5 average rating, 321 reviews

Hillandale Hideaway - a modern cabin near Plett

The Hideaway at Hillandale is a modern and totally off grid cabin tucked away in the forest with complete privacy and spectacular forest and mountain views! Enjoy amazing birdlife, tranquility and beautiful walks. Feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, but only 5 minutes to stunning beaches, 10 minutes from Plett , the Crags, Plett Winelands and a host of amazing wildlife places! With so much to keep you busy locally, it is a treat to come back to the Hideaway and feel away from it all!

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Home in Cape Town
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Seaside Mountain Retreat in Misty Cliffs w/ Sauna

Seaside mountain retreat in exclusive Misty Cliffs nature reserve with endless views, pool and large fynbos garden with private path down to the beach. This architect designed wooden bungalow is perfect for exploring Cape Point and the Southern Peninsula or just switching off and relaxing in the verdant immersion of a conservation village. Featuring 2 large en-suite bedrooms as well as a cosy loft and additional bunkbeds for the kids. The house is just 45 minutes from Cape Town city centre.

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Villa in Cape Town
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Amazing home on the beach in Klein Slangkop

Modern wood and glass home with solar-heated pool on the beach in Klein Slangkop private security estate. Step from the front deck onto beautiful beach sand and direct access to some of the most pristine beaches in the Cape. Breathtaking views. Great surfing. Nature. Stunning sunsets. Situated on the west coast of the Peninsular 50 minutes to Cape Town City Center one way and 25 mins to Cape Point gate the other way. Noordhoek beach is to the right and Long Beach to the left of the house.

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Flat in Wilderness
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviews

Sky Light Apt 3

Nested beneath the beach dunes of the beautiful and secluded Wilderness beach, Sky Light offers a peaceful and stylish boutique experience. With a spacious room featuring a kitchenette, king size bed, bathroom and l-shaped couch, this sky-lit haven designed from the ground up for your enjoyment includes a plunge pool, five minute walk over the dune to the beach, close proximity to the Wilderness restaurants and Sedgfield Market, paragliding, canoeing and everything that Wilderness offers.

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Home in Cape Town
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews

The Sky Cabin Misty Cliffs

Experience one of the most pristine stretches of the south peninsula coastline from our laidback house.

 

The upstairs offers spectacular ocean views with a big open plan bathroom. Downstairs is the perfect setting for dinners around the dining table leading onto the open plan kitchen. The downstairs double bedrooms share a bathroom and the front bedroom has beautiful sea views. While the downstairs deck is great for sundowners. Situated 45 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre.

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Home in Salt Rock, Dolphin Coast
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

Villa Marguerite. (Solar Power)

Beautiful Californian style beach house over looking the Indian Ocean. Watch the dolphins play every morning from the comfort of the house or pool area or take a 5 minute walk down the private beach path leading you to a secluded quiet beach if you fancy a swim or relax on the beach. The main en-suite bedroom is on the upper level, two bedrooms on the lower level and two more on the mezzanine level. Perfect for families or friends looking for a relaxing holiday getaway.

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Cabin in Victoria Bay
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

River House - Luxury Cabin -Private Beach access

🪷The Riverhouse is where luxury meets raw nature. Set in Ballots Bay’s untouched reserve, it offers designer comfort, forest views, river sounds, and private beach access. Hike, fish, relax, and reconnect. This peaceful escape is remote, so come prepared—shops are a drive away. Perfect for couples and families seeking serenity and style. As E.M. Forster said, “What is the good of your stars... if they do not enter into our daily lives?” Let them in—book your stay.🪷

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Cabin in Ballots Bay
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Cliff Top Houses no 8 - Endless sea & forest views

Cliff Top Houses are situated in a protected nature reserve perched high on the cliffs and surrounded by forest, fynbos and ocean. These secret hideaways are for those seeking peace, tranquility and that special magic. “The Bee’s Knees” is our spectacular newest secret escape sleeping 4 adults. Situated directly on the cliff edge, enjoy magnificent ocean views, waves crashing on the rocks below and whales so close you can touch them.

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Villa in Cape Town
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

180• Sea Views from a Hillside Villa, Solar Power

180 degree fantastic view of False bay Guests have access to all area's of the house If a guest needs any help or information I am there to assist The house is in a quiet, safe, and beautiful area surrounded by beaches. Penguin Beach is five minutes away, and the excellent Lighthouse restaurant in Simonstown is a must-do. Trendy Kalk Bay is a 10-minute drive, and has shops and restaurants. The train is a 10minute walk

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Home in Saint Helena Bay
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews

the house at the beach, designer West Coast escape

This 4-bedroomed designer retreat with direct access to a pristine 5km private beach 90mins drive up the West Coast from Cape Town is the perfect spot for you (and your furry friends) to have fun at the seaside. For a great video clip of the property, the pristine beach and playful dolphins please search online on the most popular video-sharing platform for “At The Beach Designer Beach House, St Helena Bay, Cape Town” .

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