The checkin process is unlike anything I have ever experienced, but I totally get it now. The house needs to be secured from baboons so there is a process that needs to be explained in person. It’s not hard, just too much to explain in text. Jenni the property manager is an absolute delight. The location of the property couldn’t be any better. It’s walkable to boulders beach. The porch/patio is gorgeous, sadly it was too cold to really get to enjoy it for our stay but in warmer months it’s perfect for sunrise or moonrise (not facing the right direction for sunset, but still gorgeous). The property is older so it doesn’t have a lot of outlets in convenient places and the sinks are the old school double faucet, but it’s very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

This place was wonderful in every way. It was extremely clean and well appointed, the location was excellent and it has beautiful ocean views. I would recommend it to anyone staying in the area!

Stunning home with a beautiful view of the ocean! Literally up the road from the famous penguin colony. The deck was fantastic for barbecuing and sunsets. We cannot wait to come next year. Thank you Elspeth! Also thank you to lovely Jenni for being so readily available for any questions we had and advice on restaurants and things to do in the area!

Lovely view and loved Simon’s Town. Very close to the penguins. Very nice home and well taken care of by the manager.

We had a wonderful stay! The sunset and sunrise views over the bay was absolutely amazing from almost every window and porch of the home. My family loved the home so much that we want to buy it if it one day comes up for sale. Please let me know! The house was very well equipped with everything a guest could need. The property manager went out of her way to make our stay pleasant. Thank you so much!

Property was wonderfully maintained and near tourist attractions, and the beach. Highly recommend to anyone staying in the area.

We were very pleased with the property and would use again if we ever go back to South Africa

Everything was peaceful and beautiful, from booking through arrival, stay and departure. The location in Simon's Town was perfect for our stay with children, as were the accommodations. The property managers made everything easy. I can't say enough about how beautiful and peaceful the house and town were to stay for our vacation. Definitely would stay here again next time. The Property manager was great he let me use USD for the deposit and gave it back on departure.

Was a nice temporary place to stay

What a pleasant stay, amazing view and just the peace and quite I needed. The home has everything you need.

The cottage was lovely and welcoming. Our host was most accommodating in every way The patio has views of the ocean and the mountains and a beach frequented by a colony of penguins is just a few blocks away. Everything about our stay was restful and hassle free - we hated to leave!

We were very comfortable at Mermaid Cottage. Very light with lovely views over False Bay. Pleasant sitting room with good dining area and small but good kitchen. Oven a little slow but good hob. Washing machine and D/W very good. Double bed could be larger and mattress more comfortable. Bathrooms not new but perfectly adequate with very good hot water supply. Electrics could be updated to be more user friendly. We were disappointed that the satellite TV service had been discontinued as we were unable to watch the news or sports channels. Gina the agent was always on hand for any queries.

We were very comfortable at Mermaid Cottage. Very light with lovely views over False Bay. Pleasant sitting room with good dining area and small but good kitchen. Oven a little slow but good hob. Washing machine and D/W very good. Double bed could be larger and mattress more comfortable. Bathrooms not new but perfectly adequate with very good hot water supply.Electrics could be updated to be more user friendly. We were disappointed that the satellite TV service had been discontinued as we were unable to watch the news or sports channels. Gina the agent was always on hand for any queries.

Well equipped - dishwasher , washing machine and drying yard were a plus. Only Netflix available no DSTV/Satellite TV.

We stayed for four days in mid January. The house is very accessible for trips to the Cape, Boulders Beach, Chapmans Drive, Cape Town and anything in between including Kirstenbosch gardens. Also it’s about 75/90 minutes easy drive to Stellenbosch and the Winelands. The house is very comfortable and well equipped on a quiet road with good views over False Bay and outside seating areas although we weren’t able to use them due to high winds. It is about ten minutes drive from two good sized supermarkets although there is a convenience store very close. The check in with the local agent was very easy and the deposit paid to the owner directly in pounds sterling rather than ZAR was returned without difficulty. Wi-fi was available with good speed. We would highly recommend this property.

Lovely apartment with spectacular views. Very much enjoyed our stay! The hosts were friendly and reliable. Can definitely recommend it!

Everything about mermaid cottage is just perfect,location is fantastic, Just a short walk to penguins and the centre of Simonstown where everyone we met was friendly and accommodating.Cannot find fault with anything about our stay here.And just to put the cream on top of the cake England won the cricket,we can’t wait to visit again. Steve,Ray,Craig and Billy 10/1/2020

We are charmed with the light, clean, pretty cottage, so quietly tucked in, off the main road of Simon's Town. As the weather was so pleasant, we could make use of the terrace and enjoy the morning breeze with a view of the sea. Karon was exremely helpful (with an extra reading lamp for the one bedroom) and Gina was there to welcome us warmly. A friendly, warm experience!

We had a great stay. Thanks to all involved.

Great Location. Quiet in the Wintertime. Short walk to view the penguins at Boulders Beach. Beautiful sunrise over the bay. We enjoyed breakfast at the Lighthouse Cafe. We used the clothes washing machine and hung our clothes outside on the line to dry. Two bathrooms with bathtubs and no standup shower. I haven’t taken a bath sitting in the tub since I was a child. The electric wall heater in one bedroom did not work. We enjoyed meeting Barry at arrival but I have never before had to pay a security deposit in cash. Using a credit card was not available. We didn’t have water one day because of a water main break in town. We experienced load shedding in Johannesburg and decided that no water was worse than no electricity. This is Africa was our reaction. Our 3 night stay here was part of a 3 week vacation across Southern Africa visiting family.

We had a fantastic stay. We felt immediately at home. The cottage is located on a small quiet residential road. It has magnificent views, especially from its sun terrace - a perfect place to relax and read a book. Bookshelves filled with a good selection of books were much appreciated. WIFI and Netflix were just the icing on the cake for our screen dependent teenager but the WiFi was also very helpful for the adults to connect on WhatsApp. Barry, who welcomed us at the property was very friendly and chatty. We truly loved the property and we would definitely love to stay there again on our next trip to Cape Town.

Elspeth, thank you so much for such a memorable stay at your home. This home is in a great location. Bolder beach is literally a 5 min walk away. The views from the porch are perfect for sunrise coffee. The home itself is great. Very clean and again good views from the living room windows. Berry was amazing as well. Answered any questions we had. He went above and beyond to make sure we knew where good restaurants were and a small grocery down the street for snacks to keep at the house. Berry even helped us unload our luggage. He is amazing and an A+. Elspeth Thank you for keeping in touch making sure we made it and that check in and out went smooth. Hope to see you again soon !!!

We had a great stay at the cottage! It was within walking distance to Boulder's Beach and the little shops. The views are spectacular! And Barry made our stay even better with great recommendations and hospitality. We would definitely love to stay here again if we ever get the chance to return :)

We stayed at this lovely home for a week while visiting my daughter, an exchange student at UCT. The home is everything the photos suggest: simple, elegant, comfortable, and impeccably maintained. It has wonderful views of False Bay and is a comfortable walk to downtown Simon's Town.

The house was very nice. Great views and it had everything we needed. We made our own breakfasts and the kitchen was perfect. Barry, the caretaker, responded to any queries we had and provided us with good restaurants. Will recommend!

Enjoyed our stay in this peaceful location with lovely views over False Bay and easy walking distance to Boulders Beach and into Simon’s Town.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Cottage. Everything was just right and the only complaint was the constantly strong southerlies which were a bit of a surprise! We had lovely walks around Simon's Town and visits to explore the Cape Point national park. We would very happily book again. Also to mention we found the letting agency to be most helpful with everything.

We are a swedish family of five that spent 3,5 weeks at this lovely place. Simon's Town and Mermaid Rock Cottage was a perfect "base-camp" for us. The Cottage is so well kept. Everything was clean and nicely in order when we arrived, it felt very welcoming. The service from Barry and Karon at Engel & Voelkers has also been very good, they always answered e-mails and phone calls immediately. We hope to come back soon again!

This is a beautiful property with a fantastic sea-view and overlooking much of Simonstown. The location is excellent, 40 min from Cape Town and about the same to Cape of Good Hope. You find beautiful beaches after a 10-15 minutes nice walk and only 3 min away by car. The Town Centre is 5 min away by foot with a number of good restaurants and shops. The Tourist office is on the way. The best location you may find south of CT and with a very comfortable water temp. You find Boulders Beach very close. Public services such as a health centre within walking distance. Tennis and horse-riding 7 km away. The propoerty is in a very good condition and very well maintained. The veranda is the best in the neighbourhood, spacy and overlooking the Sea. Good TV connections/channels so may follow developments in SA and internationally. Service by the Agent/Owner is very good.WE WILL GO BACK TWO WEEKS IN NOVEMBER 2015 !!! We have strongly recommended this property to our Swedish friends and colleauges. / Staffan and Birgitta

We stayed at Mermaid Cottage for just over a week for our wedding. The location is just perfect & safe with wonderful views over False Bay whilst enjoying breakfast or evening dinner on the fantastic outside seating areas. The cottage is well equipped, the 2 bathrooms providing privacy for all. It was clean & homely with good views of False bay even in the rain. Simons Town has everything you need and Mermaid Cottage is a short walk into the town. Will return & stay in Mermaid Cottage again, fantastic value for money.

A beautifully kept and tastefully furnished cottage in Simonstown, just outside of Cape Town, with all the amenities that you need. Its about a 10 minute walk to the beach from the cottage and being at the top of a hill it has a panoramic view of the sea, wonderful to wake up to. It has a spacious patio with lounge chairs, perfect for an evening cocktail as the sun goes down. Simonstown is an old naval base and has a atmosphere reminiscent of a Cornish village where you can find good restaurants and small boutiques. If you look for it there´s a lot to do from visiting a submarine or the penguin colony to whale watching, local walks, museums or just sitting at a cafe in Jubilee Square overlooking the small harbour with all the ships. The African craft sellers in the square sell an amazing variety of beaded sculptures and other curios. The beaches along this part of the coast are stunning and other places not far away which are worth a visit are Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Hout Bay. I would definitely recommend the cottage both for couples and people with a family.