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Holiday Cottage, Sleeps 7, 5 beds, 4 bedrooms Private POOL, a summer requirement

Relax by the pool or take a short drive to Stellenbosch Town for lunch at one of its beautiful restaurants.

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Pool
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday Cottage, Sleeps 7, 5 beds, 4 bedrooms Private POOL, a summer requirement

Our holiday cottage built in the 1970's awaits your arrival, altho nearly 50 years old, it is clean bright & comfortable inside and out, with 4 bedrooms, 5 beds, sleeping 7 people, Main bedroom with en-suite, double bedroom, twin bedroom and one single bedroom, all supplied with cool, crisp cotton bedding. Baby travel cot and high chair are also available and can be set up in the single bedroom. White cotton towels are available for your use indoor while colourful pool towels can be used to laze by the pool. The kitchen has all the usual mod cons. 5G WIFI with inverter is installed to ensure no loss of internet during loadshedding,. Cooking has been upgraded to gas again to ensure no disruption during loadshedding. Air conditioning is installed in the open plan sitting room/dining room and in the main bedroom. Electric fans are supplied in other two rooms. Double garage ensures secure parking for two cars with the electric gates for extra security. The house is alarmed. and protected by ADT. The pool and gardens are attended to weekly.


The house is available to you after 2pm on your arrival day but must be vacated by 11am on departure day unless prior agreement to extend these times. This allows our housekeeper to ensure the house is thoroughly cleaned prior to the arrival of next guests. Our house manager Joseph, will meet with you on arrival to show you around and to help you settle in. Joseph is only a phone call way should you encounter any problems, issues or concerns during your stay. The cottage is 5 mins drive away from Stellenbosch Town passing through the beautiful University Campus. Stellenbosch town has beautiful restaurants for lunch and evening dining and a host of individual shops for a browse. Further afield there are numerous wonderful wineries, a must to taste their wine and sample their fabulous food.

Property manager

HILARY FLYNN

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Uniepark, Stellenbosch, Cape Town

What's nearby

  • Lanzerac Wine Estate - 14 min walk
  • Stellenbosch University - 16 min walk
  • Dorp Street - 4 min drive
  • Fick House - 5 min drive
  • Alluvia Boutique Winery - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lanzerac Wines - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪De-Eetkamer - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Meraki - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Warenmarkt - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DCM - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Cottage, Sleeps 7, 5 beds, 4 bedrooms Private POOL, a summer requirement have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Holiday Cottage, Sleeps 7, 5 beds, 4 bedrooms Private POOL, a summer requirement pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Cottage, Sleeps 7, 5 beds, 4 bedrooms Private POOL, a summer requirement?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Cottage, Sleeps 7, 5 beds, 4 bedrooms Private POOL, a summer requirement?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Cottage, Sleeps 7, 5 beds, 4 bedrooms Private POOL, a summer requirement located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Dutch Reform Church and Lanzerac Wine Estate. Stellenbosch University and University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Holiday Cottage, Sleeps 7, 5 beds, 4 bedrooms Private POOL, a summer requirement Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marjolijn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and garden with pool
We spend 5 nights in this wonderfull house. We loved the swimming pool and the view at the mountain. It's located in a quiet neighbourhood and street, not far from the center of Stellenbosch. The Spar supermarket is very close. We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Joachim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Security first
das haus ist mit einer komplexen alarmanlage gesichert, die zu anfällig für Störungen oder Bedienungsfehler ist und daher zu ärgerlichen Zwischenfällen führt. Sie sollte während des Aufenthaltes von Bewohnern abgeschaltet bleiben.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, lovely location
We had a fantastic time here. Hillary and Mark were extremely helpful and provided us with great information about the local area. The house was beautiful, perfect for our group of 4 adults and 3 children. Handily located for.Stellenbosch and all the local wineries, would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

ETIENNE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped and maintained 4 BR
Clean home in good location. Enjoyed our stay, thank you !

10/10 Excellent

Lars M., Denmark

Faboulous house in a very safe area
We are a Danish family of 4 that had the privileged to stay a week in Hilary’s fantastic house in Stellenbosch. We planned our trip one year ahead and Hillary has be outstanding helping us getting the most out of our stay providing us great advice. The house is honestly amazing; very spacious and clean, great pool area with plenty of space to hang out, great outdoor space for dining including a nice grill, cozy living room and nice bedrooms and bathrooms. It is close to everything including great dining in a very safe area. All this is topped with the excellent service of Candice who is the local house manager who will help you with all you need with a smile. It was very difficult for us to leave and we will absolutely be back! Go there - you will not be disappointed!

8/10 Good

David P.

Very spacious with lovely outside area and pool. Nice showers with plenty of hot water.
We had a very nice time in Stellenbosch. Did a guided wine tasting tour which included 3 different vineries. Went to a couple of good restaurants (need to pre book). A bit far to walk (35 min) so arranged taxi service. All done via tourist information. Very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

Spacious house, gorgeous decor & facilities!
Amazing house in ideal location of Stellenbosch. Everything from decor, beautiful linen, spacious bedrooms & living areas, indoor & outdoor, makes this house a must if you’re visiting this area. The pool area & comfortable outdoor seating added to the experience. Thanks to the hosts we will be back & delighted to recommend your house.

10/10 Excellent

Pauline D.

Home from home. The accomodation made the holiday something special.
Really enjoyed our stay. Found the accommodation to be clean and inviting and catered for all our needs. Couldn't fault it. Staying in such a nice house really made our holiday. A dip in the pool was a great way to kick off the day and to finish off in the evening with a BBQ and healthy glass of wine or two on the patio was lovely! This was our first time in South Africa and we found this property to be ideally situated to tour the extended area and then return to accommodation that felt home from home. Booking was hassle free and Hilary was a delight to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Fantastic property in a brilliant location
I can't recommend this property enough we had a wonderful stay here, it really was our best holiday ever! The property is really spacious, very well maintained and is extremely well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It was also spotlessly clean. The outside space is wonderful too with lots of room to relax and swim, and the covered dining area was also a great bonus in the warm weather. I also can’t praise the owner Hilary enough, she was a wonderful host prior to our arrival and her lunch and dinner recommendations for surrounding wine estates and restaurants were fantastic. The house is in an excellent location so we had the chance to explore Stellenbosch, Capetown and Franschhoek while we were there. I can’t wait to return to Hilary’s wonderful home!
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Robert B.

Tired, and in need of some TLC!
Firstly the photographs of this property are not accurate. The house is in desperate need of a makeover. Both shower door runners in each of the bathrooms were broken and the sink in one was cracked. The kitchen oven was very dirty and the outside barbecue was a disgrace. It consisted of a few house bricks and a metal cooking rack which was so encrusted with burnt on fat that it was unusable! The owner should be aware of these negative points which should be addressed before the property is offered for rental. There is evidently a lack of supervision by the local agent in checking that the property is maintained to an acceptable standard. Only one of the bedrooms had aircon and the others without were so hot its was impossible to have a decent nights sleep. There was also an issue with the pool , where because of the water shortage it was 30cm below the level which enables the pool to be filtered and cleaned. This resulted in daily dirt and leaves being blown into the pool with no means of the automatic pool cleaner to work as this also requires the pool to be at the normal level.The pool was cleaned by an outside company the day after we arrived and after I had complained about its state and again the day before we vacated the house. We were not warned of this problem with the pool before we arrived at the property and although I have since returning home taken this matter up with the owners I have had no redress for being unable to use the pool because of it's state. Because of fairly steep steps up to the pool the house is not suitable for young children or anyone with mobility problems. The garden is not very well maintained but this maybe somewhat due to the drought. The house is a fair distance out of the centre of town approx one and a half miles so in the heat of a South African Summer it is not walkable unless you are young! On the positive side the kitchen was well equipped with plenty of Plates. Knives, Forks Etc, and there was a good supply of towels. In conclusion this property was a disappointment.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rosa B.

A perfect home away from home!!
We loved our stay in this very well equipped home. It is very private, safe and quiet and also well situated to go to Cape Town or visit all the wonderful wine farms and excellent restaurants. A perfect home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janice H.

Fab,relaxing, homely a true comfortable home from home
We were thrilled when we arrived at Hilary's home who I must say was the most accommodating host prior to our arrival . So helpful giving us lots of info for all the surrounding areas. We loved our stay there . It was a great location and we made use of all the great facilities within the house . Stellenbosch was only a walk away and we were not disappointed with any of the restaurants we visited .The food was amazing . The surrounding areas were fabulous also . Franschook in particular was lovely with a great reataurant , vineyard 'Le Petit Ferme ' The five of us had a great holiday and we would thoroughly recommend a stay at Hilary's Home . You will not be disappointed .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie & Leighton F., Atlanta GA USA

Perfect vacation near Cape Town
The house is great for seven adults. It has everything so you don't need to pack much. It is conveniently located north of Cape Town. The airport is only 30min away. There is so much to see and do around the house! The Xmas market was walking distance!!! There is a small store for groceries. The owners will load the electricity and the pool is super nice and clean! You cannot go wrong with this rental! If only we had an extra week of vacation... book it now! It is fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang D.

Traumhaft
Sehr schönes, ruhig in einer Villengegend gelegenes Anwesen. Trotzdem nahe am Zentrum. Komplett ausgestattet mit sehr gutem Standard. Management vor Ort sehr bemüht bei allen Anfragen. Die Bilder sind authentisch und geben einen richtigen Eindruck wieder. Eigentümerin schnell und zuverlässig in der Korrespondenz. Werden es jederzeit wieder buchen. Äußerst empfehlenswert.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Can not fathom a better place to stay
Through my very first inquiry to the last day of my stay - I can not say enough good things about Hilary, the service and comfort she provided, and the house itself. I had never used HomeAway before and was a bit nervous, but she made herself available each step of the rental process. The house itself was immaculately clean, functioning and in one of the most beautiful areas of an already wonderful part of the country. The neighborhood is safe and rural, and very close to down town Stellie. There is not one complaint I have, even if I tried to be picky. My friends and I all left our stay already planning the next - including our next stay at Casa Hilary! Tom, United States
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria E., UK

Sshh don't tell anyone about this MARVELOUS place
Have just come back from another blissful 2 weeks staying at this wonderful house. I cannot add anything to what I have said before about this home from home. The place is immaculate, the agent who takes care of the house is helpful and there for you at all times (as is the wonderful owner Hilary), nothing is too small they are great. Not that we had anything to complain about regarding the house, it was as always perfect, but don't tell anyone I had trouble squeezing in this time! The addition of the new widescreen TV made my husband extremely happy as he was able to watch the footie (which made him feel even more at home). You will find this place has everything you need and the comfort factor is always a bonus. After travelling around for nearly 3 weeks and living out of a case it was great to lounge around and enjoy the pool and comfortable beds along with all that Stellenbosch has to offer - loads and loads of wonderful wining and dining. I really should say please don't go there, but I can't do it I love this house and it is one of the best we have ever stayed in, it is our third time! Thank you Hilary for giving us your home again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria E., UK

Tranquility revisited
I can only reiterate what I have previously said about this wonderful property - it is FABULOUS! We returned to Stellenbosch for a restful 2 weeks and felt immediately at home when we walked through the doors. The house is immaculate in every way and yet homely and comfortable. We enjoyed many leisurely afternoons by and in the pool sipping on a glass of Stellenbosch's finest grapes! The restaurants in the area are even better than we remembered and there were many new ones we tried which increased my waistline considerably! Thank you Hilary and Mark for everything and also for the help and kindness you showed with the UK Snow problems, knowing we had somewhere to stay if needed was a real bonus. Maybe I shouldnt be writing reviews so I can keep this gem a secret and always available for us.....
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria E., UK

A stunning tranquil and elegant home from home
Dear Hillary, thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely home, your good taste shows through in the beautiful touches around the place that make such a difference. We felt at home from the first day and the pool area was a bonus after travelling around sight seeing, being able to come back and take a dip then lounge around under the pergola with a glass of wine was devine. We had such a glorious time and it was hard to drag ourselves away. We enjoyed the delights of Stellenbosch and the surrounding area and thank you for the advise on different restaurants and places to check out, your recommendations were spot on. I would happily recommend this to anybody seeking peace and tranquility while at the same time being in the centre of a vibrant and enchanting wine area.