[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Enchanting 4 bed/4bath just one block from the beach, in private secluded garden Family-friendly vacation home with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29872000/29871952/8cc0adaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29872000/29871952/a1d9c1f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29872000/29871952/7f60e6c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29872000/29871952/f54c6f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29872000/29871952/e876ceeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Camps Bay village, Shell Cottage offers a secluded retreat with four stylish bedrooms and historic charm. Enjoy your own private garden oasis, complete with timber boardwalks, scented flowers and a glass-walled yoga room for ultimate relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Gym - 24/7 front desk - Parking available - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Enchanting 4 bed/4bath just one block from the beach, in private secluded garden Shell Cottage and its secret garden is a truly magical space, a haven of tranquility just off the beachfront. Timber boardwalks meander through the lushest garden imaginable filled with trees, birds and a bouquet of scented flowers and citrus. One of Camps Bay’s original coastal homes, it has been restored into a stylish, secluded retreat with four bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and outdoor area, whilst retaining its historic roots. It's a historic home that's been restyled, with great attention to detail by a leading designer, into a beach-chic retreat where you can truly relax. Our guests say that they immediately feel at peace in this home filled with beauty, inside and out.You'll be welcomed and cared for with a gentle smile by our housekeeper, Priviledge. Without exception, our guests love both her and this magical place...it's all in the reviews! Shell Cottage is located in the village, just one road removed from the trendy buzz of the beach promenade, but step through your private gate and you'll find yourself in a secret garden, hidden away from the world and filled with shady trees, hibiscus, bougainvillea and all manner of flowers and scents. Floating timber decks overhung by a giant Persian Lilac tree are surrounded by views of the Twelve Apostles and Lions Head mountains. Though intimate, this light-filled house with its high ceilings feels spacious and airy, as it enjoys a wonderful flow from outside to inside, from every room. Designed with great attention to detail, the house as been curated with original art and stylish, comfortable furniture, large down-filled cushions, a basket of soft throws, books, boardgames.... There's also a glass walled yoga room in the garden for your practice, which could also be used as a playroom for the little ones or a private home office. We want to you to relax and restore during your stay here, so beds are dressed with white pure cotton linen and soft blankets, plump pillows, goose down duvets. Each bedroom has somewhere to sit quietly, both inside and outside. In the 'green season' we have heating blankets on every bed, heating in every room and unlimited firewood for the open fireplace. In summer we have aircon in the rooms that get the sun, and fans in all other rooms. Equipped to to the highest standard, the house offers everything international travellers may need in a self catering property at no extra charge, including unlimited fibre wi-fi, electricity, a large Smart TV with Netflix, pool and garden servicing, discrete private security on call and the daily care (weekends excluded) of the world's most wonderful housekeeper, Privilege. For those loadshedding moments we have an inverter and battery that powers the high speed fibre wifi and TV at all times, lights, and a gas stove so you can always cook or make tea or coffee. One of the best things about Shell Cottage is its most desirable position - Camps Bay beachfront is very close; less than a 2 minute stroll from the front door down a palm lined walkway. Despite being so close to the buzz, the cottage suffers no noise due to its secluded panhandle location off The Drive, a quiet residential road. The local tennis courts, where you are welcome to play, sports field and kiddies play park are across the road, and within a few minutes’ walk you have access to in excess of 35 restaurants, a number of bars, a library, shops, and all the other amenities that Camps Bay offers. The sports bar at the back of the field is a great place to meet the locals for a drink and watch a game. We have a record of 100% safety in the two decades that we've owned this home, due to its secluded position surrounded by other properties with a very narrow, protected street frontage, the street security patrol of the nearby 5\* hotel and our own alarm system monitored by 24 hour security located two blocks away (good to have but has never been necessary). It's is a holiday house that appeals to all ages. Its single level layout and enclosed garden suits families with young children or the elderly, but its stylish design and great location, just behind the trendy sunset strip and the beach’s great surf break, make it a dream holiday location for a group of friends who want to have a fun holiday. We'd love you to come and experience Shell Cottage, where our whole focus is to give our valued guests their best holiday experience ever. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Phone - Safe - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Gym - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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Please set the alarm when you go out, always keep the gates closed, and no strangers allowed in - let's keep Shell Cottage secret and secure Check in is free any day up to 5pm. If your arrival is after 5pm a cash payment of R500 is due to the meet-and -greet person, or R700 after 9pm. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Historic Cottage Contemporary Interiors one Road Beach House Historic Cottage Contemporary Interiors one Road Beach Cape Town Historic Cottage Contemporary Interiors one Road Beach Last Minute Xmas NEW Year Discount! ## About the area Located in Camps Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town, this vacation home is in the mountains and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Sea Point Swimming Pool and Iziko South African Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. [Visit our Cape Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town.dx6046820) [View more Vacation homes in Cape Town](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6046820-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.95358%2C18.37924&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dX8nmjk9b7_Q5Fq0BZgJv31R5d4=) Cape Town, Western Cape (province) ### What's nearby - Camps Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Clifton Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km - Long Street - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Cape Town International Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 7.0 km - Cape Town Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.7 km ### Getting around - Woodstock Station - 10 min drive - Cape Town Station - 15 min drive - Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Caprice - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mantra Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Zenzero - ‬4 min walk - ‪Bovine - ‬4 min walk - ‪Tiger’s Milk - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Enchanting 4 bed/4bath just one block from the beach, in private secluded garden have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Enchanting 4 bed/4bath just one block from the beach, in private secluded garden pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Enchanting 4 bed/4bath just one block from the beach, in private secluded garden? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### Where is Enchanting 4 bed/4bath just one block from the beach, in private secluded garden located? > This family-friendly Cape Town vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain National Park. Clifton Bay Beach and Maiden's Cove are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Enchanting 4 bed/4bath just one block from the beach, in private secluded garden Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 53 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. Apr 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfectly located serene beach cottage Everything about this stay was superb. From the pre arrival communication with the owner and check in process to the well appointed house and kitchen we felt truly at home the entire time. The house is incredible and the location is unbeatable. We can’t wait to come stay again. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Briana L. Feb 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Loved: Walk to the beachLocked area for carFriendly housekeeperResponsive hostBungalow with a ton of characterPool ##### Briana L. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pre wedding stay in camps bay We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing stay at shell cottage and have no complaints ##### David C. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe S. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Amazing host, amazing location, amazing place! ##### Joe S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernulph F. Feb 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Lovely house with magnificent garden and ideal location. Everything within two minutes walking distance (beach, tennis courts, shops, restaurants). ##### Bernulph F. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy M. Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beyond expectations Everything about Cape Town was wonderful starting with our beautiful home we stayed in. It was clean, comfortable and the location was perfect. ##### Timothy M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason C. Apr 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning location Beautiful cottage, great location near the beach and restaurants. Felt very safe. Two very good supermarkets nearby, 3 min walk. The cottage feels very calm, very relaxing. Privy the housemaid is amazing and very attentive and flexible. Easy process re late check in too. And Alia, thank you for the late check out, making our last day awesome too. J ##### Jason C. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta B. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Location We loved the location. Walking distance to wonderful restaurants and the beach and the bus tour. The place was perfect for our group and we were well taken care of. ##### Roberta B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roderick Terner Forbes P. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rod Poole Perfect position and place to stay ##### Roderick Terner Forbes P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle S. Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family group Shell Cottage is a hidden gem - not showy but definitely has all amenities, is authentic to the region and in a fabulous location to enjoy all that Camps Bay, Cape Town and the Peninsula has to offer.Privy, the housekeeper, provides a super service with a big smile wonderful and discreet.The only downside for us was that the pool water was soooo cold but we all still used it. ##### Michelle S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### THERESE C. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil and relaxing place to stay Shell cottage was a lovely place to stay. It had everything we needed and more. The rooms were all very comfortable and well equipped. The garden was a beautiful place to sit with your morning coffee and listen to the bird song and to relax with a glass in the evening. Housekeeping was excellent and the host was very accommodating ##### THERESE C. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jocelyn M. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Camps bay Great location, wonderful house very comfortable warm and inviting. Spotless and tidy. Highly recommend. ##### Jocelyn M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine W. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shell Cottage This is a perfect location and provides everything we needed for our Cape Town stay. Shell Cottage is a little gem and we recommend it 5\* Privilege was helpful and looked after us 1st class. ##### Christine W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas V. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellen Saty Near to all the action. Very convenient and comfortable. Privilege was very helpful. \*\*\*\*\*\*\* ##### Thomas V. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle B. Apr 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage and garden near beach Great communications with host, great care taken to make us all comfortable and welcome. Privilege took good care of us and always with a smile. We had a very comfortable stay in the middle of camps bay within easy reach of other attractions, beach, restaurants and supermarkets. ##### Isabelle B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen M. Mar 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful piece of paradise Spent an amazing four days at the Shell cottage. Alia was so accommodating of our travel timeframe. Priviledge, who cares for the property is an angel!! ##### Stephen M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William J. Feb 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location, surroundings and accomodation This is a great find. If you get the chance to stay here it don't hesitate. From the local shops and bars (especially the Codfather) and Woolworths (not as we knew it in the UK, but more like a waitrose) it's perfect! The beach is only a 10 min walk away and Uber's into Capetown cost about £3, so no need to hire a car while you'rehere! ##### William J. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann E., Seabrook island, SC USA Mar 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous location and excellent VRBO Host. Shell Cottage is a delightful property within a short walk to beach and many restaurants and shops in Camps Bay. Property is mature with lovely gardens and planting , comfortable furnishings. Alia may be THE best VRBO host we have ever had (3-4 rentals /year) - everything you could possibly need with prompt and helpful responses. Priviledge takes great care of you and her warm smile brightens every day. I highly recommend this location and absolutely wonderful accommodations. ##### Ann E. Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan T. Sep 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful stay on the quiet side of the mountain Standing on the patio, looking up at Lion's Head on a perfect, late winter afternoon, with sunbirds darting to and from the feeder, we knew we'd made the right choice with Shell Cottage. The house was welcoming and spotless, thanks to Priviledge, the lovely housekeeper. Over the next few days we couldn't have asked for a better location from which to explore the coastline, winelands, and Cape Town's attractions. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. ##### Alan T. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Chloe B. Dec 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location but house itself if a little tired for the price. I did not find Vrbo a reliable app to use. The payment platform failed for both of my transactions and did not send me payment reminders. Property host was fine but curt. ##### Chloe B. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy J. Nov 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great oasis in a great location 4 of us stayed at the cottage, each with our own room and bathroom. What a great setup. We felt very safe and comfortable. Short walking distance to restaurants, groceries, and the beach. Once you enter the gate to the home, it is like you are in your own private garden oasis with great outdoor sitting areas and a pool. One bedroom had an outdoor shower that we used frequently. The kitchen had everything we needed including filtered water and a coffee maker. The Wi-Fi always worked and battery powered lights were provided for load shedding, which turned out to not be as big a deal as we thought it might be. The manager, Privledge, stopped by each day to clean and make sure we had everything we needed. What a great, kind person. This was our first time to South Africa and we had an absolute 5 star stay! We would recommend to anyone visiting Cape Town/Camps Bay. ##### Jeremy J. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location is wonderful We really enjoyed our stay and couldn’t have picked a better location. The beach and Camp’s Bay waterfront were a short walk and it was an easy drive from the airport and to a lot of different sites. It was very nice to have a yard to relax in and the property is surrounded by a lot of vegetation so has a sense of privacy. Trade off for the convenient location is that the surrounding houses are very close. A house down the street had two dogs that barked incessantly and the next door neighbor was doing construction for part of our stay so we had that to listen to. We were out most days so didn’t really matter too much. The house is cute with kind of a funky beach vibe. We only used two of the bedrooms which were quite nice, the beds were comfortable and everything was very clean. It’s nice that every room has its own bathroom, although the back master bathroom toilet is very cramped, so much so that my boyfriend used a different toilet as he couldn’t shut the door of ours without banging his knees. Again, a trade off because it’s able to accommodate a lot of people in a not huge space. The host was very nice and communicative, I unfortunately missed in the house rules about a cash payment for late check in. We arrived around 9:30 pm, after 9 it’s a 700ZAR fee. We didn’t have that extra cash so had to hit an ATM, it would have been preferable to just be charged through VRBO, or even PayPal. Overall, it was lovely and we’d stay again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom S. May 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tom S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill M. Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location ##### Bill M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Olivia E. Oct 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Stay at Shell Cottage Shell Cottage is very well situated, only 2 minutes walk from the Beach and restaurants. The house is cozy and has a lot of charm! It is not very big but has anything you need! However, there is no shower in one of the bathrooms, only a bathtub with no shower head, the shower is outside (too cold) and the door is very hard to open. Our overall feeling was great, however, I feel like the house shall be renovated slightly to improve a few things (, shower in the bathroom, sofas on the verandah, timber flooring in dining makes a lot of noise, the two bedroom doors (leading to the dining) could be improved to reduce noise). Otherwise, I do recommend it!! Worth the price! ##### Olivia E. 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