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About this property

Beachfront Location: Pondok in Paternoster offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: The holiday home features a fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, and a cosy living area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Amenities: Private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge service ensure a comfortable stay. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, indoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Paternoster Main Beach is just a few steps away, while Columbine Nature Reserve is 6 km nearby. Cape Town International Airport is 160 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lalie
    South Africa South Africa
    Pet friendly and very close to the sea.Will come back again.
  • Sonja
    South Africa South Africa
    Spacious, comfortable, enough utensils and crockery, good security. Courtyard shelterd from the wind
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, Cosy & Close to the beach and shops. The owner is a great guy with a genuine passion for quality.
  • Lucy
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect place for a chilled couple. This was our third time staying here, our second time during winter. The fireplace heats up the whole space so quickly! Kitchen fully kitted out. The most comfy bed and spacious couch. And Glenn is just the best...
  • Anna
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was 2 minutes from the beach & very close to the shops as well as restaurants and the Harbour market. House is very well equipped, especially the kitchen, with everything you'll need including a huge gas stove (although it lacked some...
  • Tamara
    South Africa South Africa
    Location is close to everything! The host was very accommodating when we arrived late. Perfect for two.
  • Colin
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location and very comfortable bed. Good entertainment on TV. Generally good value for money.
  • Michael
    Botswana Botswana
    Beautiful little cottage, short distance from the beach. Very quaint, well equipped and comfortable I would have loved to stay longer. Glen was very friendly and helpful.
  • Nathan
    South Africa South Africa
    The location of the property is perfect , it’s close to the beach and central to restaurants and coffee shops. Big property with lots of separate areas to relax. Great value for money with friendly and extremely helpful hosts. Will definitely...
  • Malan
    South Africa South Africa
    It's comfortable and everything what you need.

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 Natalie van Wyk

8.8
Host review score
Natalie van Wyk
Rustic charm meets contemporary beach house living at this three bedroom house / one bedroom cottage offering laidback West Coast living at its best. With its white washed walls and bright blue window frames and doors, just 50 metres from Voorstrand Beach, Pondok is the perfect place for a romantic or family weekend away. The house sleeps SIX in three en-suite bedrooms - spacious master bedroom with king bed, 2nd bedroom with queen bed, 3rd bedroom with two single beds or king bed upon request. The house features a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, two spacious lounges with indoor fireplaces, an enclosed garden/courtyard with braai facilities and deck with sea views - perfect for sunset drinks. The cottage sleeps TWO in bedroom with king bed, bathroom, fully equipped open-plan kitchen, lounge with jetmaster, dining area and enclosed courtyard with braai facilities. Both house and cottage have separate entrances and neither share any facilities. Cottage can be booked together with house in order to sleep eight. The maximum number of guests for the house is SIX and for the cottage TWO. Only guests booked allowed on the property.
An endless coastline of white-sand beaches, rows of white-washed fishing cottages, a daily flotilla of weather worn fishing boats lugging hauls of fresh seafood, dolphin and whale watching, bird watcher's paradise, a nature reserve with fynbos and succulents and campsite on water's edge, notable heritage sites including the country's only manually controlled lighthouse at Cape Columbine and an ever expanding array of restaurants featuring the 2019 World Best Restaurant - Wolfgat - it is no wonder that Paternoster is a sought after tourist destination. Less than two hours drive from Cape Town, Paternoster is surrounded by fields of wheat in winter and glorious carpets of wildflowers in late winter and spring. Paternoster is a relaxing destination for snorkelers, divers, kite surfers, hikers, bikers and kayakers, and foodies are spoilt for choice - the little town boasts excellent restaurants, some right on the beach. Endless stretches of white sand, azure waters, mysterious sunrises with the mist swirling in from the ocean, vivid sunsets together with the many excellent eating establishments in the area makes it a getaway that will linger in the memory forever.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Pondok takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$28. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform Pondok in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.