Glencairn Vacation apartment rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, walking and TV

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  • Apartment
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 1 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Bay Vista Garden Flat is located in the Simonstown area of the cape peninsula. We are high on the mountainside with lovely ocean views over False Bay, as well as views of the mountains and the Glencairn wetland nature area.

The accommodation is a totally private apartment situated below the main residence, and we offer a comfortable, spacious self catering venue from which to create beautiful holiday memories.

Load-shedding is not a problem as we have an inverter/ battery system that keeps all your lights and Wi-Fi on. An easy to use gas cooker allows you to make your tea/coffee, or rustle up a quick meal.

Bay Vista is a comfortable affordable venue that frees up your budget to enjoy the many sights and experiences of the peninsula and greater Cape Town. We are ideally situated with easy access to the penguins, Cape Point, the winelands and the Cape Town waterfront.

Closer to home the start of the Elsies Peak hiking trail is 20 metres from your door. This trail through the fynbos provides truly magnificent views over the entire vista of False Bay.

There are wonderful beaches such as Fish Hoek (with the new safety net) and Glencairn beach (which you can see from Bay Vista), and we can tell you of some special secret beaches as well, to avoid the crowds.

The world class spectacle that is the Boulders penguin colony is minutes away. Where else in the world can you swim with wild penguins?

Go to sleep listening to the gentle sound of the waves on Glencairn beach.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Beds in other rooms: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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I prefer to leave guests to enjoy their time and privacy, but am available to help, or answer questions about anything!
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Children are free to explore the garden, but must be considerate of the koi in the pond, and not play in their vicinity, as the fish become stressed. There is still plenty of other garden and paths to explore :-)

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About the owner

Rob T.
Calendar last updated:
06 Jan 2024

Years listed:
10

Languages spoken: English
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kjeldfriisphoto

Cozy apartment with a great sea view!
Oct 2019

Super cozy little apartment, in a very safe area, with a beautiful view over False Bay. Rob was super nice and the communication beforehand about keys and property location was clear. The property … More 

4 Nov 2019

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Phil C
Surrey

Fantastic view and a lot more
Nov 2016

The view is as in the photo and is great day or night. The apartment itself is charming with many books and artefacts and very comfortable. There is free wifi and a full range of satellite channels. A… More 

9 Jan 2017

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Response from the owner
So glad that you had a great stay, Phil! I know you made good use of your time here, and I'm happy that you enjoyed all the facilities, as well as the great environment that you found yourself in. Cheers, till next time! Rob

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Marietjie K

Wonderful stay
Mar 2015

We had a wonderful stay at Bay Vista - It is an amazing view - The apartment is very clean and well organized, well equipped Close to laundry, Spar, garage

21 Jun 2015

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Response from the owner
Thanks Marietjie - so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Rob

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ericathesavage
Sacramento, California

Perfect location with a view for those on a budget.
Mar 2015

I was looking for a place to stay that was a combination of cost friendly, safe, quiet, and if possible had a view. I was able to find all of those things with the Bay Vista Garden Flat. Rob was a gr… More 

10 Apr 2015

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Response from the owner
Thanks for your positive review, Erica. We would love to host you again in the future - as you discovered, there is so much to do and see in Cape Town! Rob

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Marlien B

Most unbelievable holiday stay!
Dec 2014

The living unit had everything we needed to make our holiday stay a home away from home. The surrounding views are really stunning - photos do not do it justice. It is a must see to experience. Booki… More 

9 Apr 2015

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Response from the owner
Thanks, Marlien, for you great review, and for being a regular returning visitor. We look forward to your return in December yet again! :-) Rob

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

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How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Rob (the owner) a message.

If Rob (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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