PingusHouse Villa with private Swimming Pool And Garden In Simon's Town

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Lounge area open space, window can open completely to include terrace.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 813.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Washer
Pool
Housekeeping
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Simon's Town, Cape Town

Table Mountain National Park
‪5 min walk‬
Simon's Town Country Club
‪11 min walk‬
Boulders Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Situated in Simon’s Town, near Boulders Beach were the penguins live, PingusHouse is a 4 bedroom holiday home with a nice private secluded garden and solar heated swimming pool. It is also within 5 minutes walk of the waters of small beautiful beaches of crystal clear waters with sandy shores and secluded big round rocks (Boulders) ideal for a refreshing swim and great fun for kids.
Lightly furnished and fully equipped with all mod cons, the house offers accommodation for up to 8 guests and boasts quality interior and decor. The style is modern and sleek, with white and blue walls and decor.
The main floor consists of a spacious expansive open plan lounge, dining area and fully equipped kitchen, all of which leads out through a total open glass door into a terrace, offering incredible sea views. The terrace is furnished with an 8 seater outdoor dining table and is under a white pergola that gives a great shade in the sunny days.
There are three bedrooms in the main house; the main bedroom has en-suite bathroom with shower, and two double bedrooms with a bathroom that has bath and separate shower. The fourth bedroom is outside the main house just next to it and it’s a double bedroom with small en-suite bathroom with shower.
A quiet and relaxing place, a great base to enjoy and visit nearby places like Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Cape Point, Cape Town, the Winelands, and the perfect spot if you like diving, shark cage diving, enjoy whale watching (from June to Sept.) and water sports.
We advise our guests that the entrance to the property is quite steep and can be an issue for people with leg problems. Please contact us for more information.

Property manager

Mary & Thierry Banchet

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We do not supply cot for infants or high chairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only outside house,thank you.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape Town

Located in Simon's Town, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope. South African Naval Museum and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Simon's Town, Cape Town

What's nearby

Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Simon's Town Country Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Boulders Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Fish Hoek Beach - 29 min drive - 10.7 km
Muizenberg Beach - 39 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

Simonstown Station - 5 min drive
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Cafe Penguino - ‬3 min drive
‪Harbour View Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
‪Saveur Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PingusHouse Villa with private Swimming Pool And Garden In Simon's Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is PingusHouse Villa with private Swimming Pool And Garden In Simon's Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PingusHouse Villa with private Swimming Pool And Garden In Simon's Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PingusHouse Villa with private Swimming Pool And Garden In Simon's Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PingusHouse Villa with private Swimming Pool And Garden In Simon's Town located?

Located in Simon's Town, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park and Boulders Beach. Fisherman's Beach and Simon's Town Country Club are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bernard C.

4 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing ocean and mountain views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pingus House in Simons Town while on holiday from Australia. The views over the ocean and mountains are superb. We would consider returning here for future holiday trips

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

15 February 2018

Very well equipped and stylish house with wonderful sea views

Mary and Thierry have created a wonderful holiday home which is imaginative and extremely well equipped: the large amount of crockery and cutlery was a real boon to efficient use of the dishwasher during the current water shortage. Gillian very kindly stayed late to welcome us and asked for any constructive comments about what would enhance the house so here goes: 1. Some sunloungers for round the very nice pool. 2. Some written I instructions for the oven which we found a bit mystifying though we overcame that and also enjoyed using the excellent Braai. 3. The outside lights over the drive seem to be on a sensor but weren’t working. We felt very secure in the house: it is a very peaceful neighbourhood and the house is well fenced and gated. There are instructions on how to set the alarm at night when in the house, which we would have liked to do but never got around to reading the instructions fully enough; it did look way more complex than the simple colour coded buttons for all other aspects of the alarm and gates, all of which operated very easily and effectively. So very little to be at all critical of and we enjoy d the house immensely; the sea views and the panoramic windows and dining on the terrace. We found this a good base for the cape peninsula, getting to cape point and resorts on false bay. I think the house would work really well for families with small children who want a beach oriented holiday, less well if you want easy access to the city which is about a 50 minute drive, but we weren’t bothered by that as we had planned a separate base for a week in the city and sightseeing there. Thanks Mary Thierry and Gillian, we hope to visit PingusHouse again some time.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Justin D.

2 January 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

A perfectly situated stay, with beautiful views and ample space

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 December 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, excellent views

Lots of privacy, close to many nice Places

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

9 January 2019

Great property in a good location.

The views are spectacular. The property is well equipped with everything required for the family including great sports channels on the TV. The property has great cover from the sun at all times while at the same time having sun bathing areas. We used the pool and BBQ several times. It does not have air con however in the height of summer there is a wind that keeps you cool. Great property

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

16 December 2018

Fantastic and memorable stay!

We loved our stay at Pingu’s House. The communication with Mary was great in the lead up and on check out. There was a bit of confusion with check out but this was resolved quickly. The views were stunning, bedrooms and shared areas very clean, and the heated pool was a great addition. Would recommend 100%!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Tracey L.

14 August 2018

Wonderful

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Pingus House. We arrived very late at night, 11:30 p.m. The housekeeper, Gillian, meet us at the house. She was so pleasant and showed us all the features of the house. The house was very clean and welcoming. All the safety features were a plus. The only negatives we found was the dryer, it didn't have any knobs which made it difficult to set and turn on. Besides that we were very comfortable at the Pingus House and would definitely recommend it to any friends or family visiting Cape Town.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carlton J., Bristol, UK

20 February 2016

Excellent stay at an excellent property

We booked at the last minute and Mary was very fast to reply to my enquiry and made it quick and easy to organise the payment. We received all the information we needed and found it very easy to locate the house. On arrival we met Gillian who is fantastic. She showed us everything and explained house things worked. There was a small issue with the TV but she had someone round to fix it within a few minutes. There was also a problem with the pool (the pump had failed because previous guests let the water level go too low) but Gillian and Mary were super-quick to get an engineer out to repair it. Basically Gillian and Mary were always fast to respond to anything, to make sure we had a great time. We certainly did have a great time! The garden is lovely and very private. The rooms are all tastefully decorated and the bathrooms are good quality. The kitchen is superb - and with a wonderful view! The area is great. Lovely little beach (very quiet) at Links Crescent. I think it was called Windmill beach. Very close to the house, maybe 5 or 6 min walk but we drove and left the car at the parking area. Really safe for small children and lots of big rocks to climb on. We had the penguins swimming right near us! Lots of good little restaurants nearby. We went to Seaforth, Boulders Beach Lodge and Saveur. The latter was our favourite but you couldn't beat the view at Boulders. There are many others (probably even better ones, but we only had 5 days) so do take a good look around. The small cafe at Boulder Beach car park (Cafe Pingu) is very good for a light snack, coffee and delightful homemade cakes. A mini-market is close by (Pinguis mart) which had all the essentials. You have to drive further for a proper supermarket but we didn't bother. Our deposit was returned promptly after departure. We would definitely return to PingusHouse, and in fact we plan to do this hopefully next year when we will also bring our parents! Thank you so much Mary and Gillian for a really enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

29 October 2015

A Cape Town haven

A superlative experience. We were a family group of 8. Loads of space. Eldest 77, youngest 9. No issues at either end. When we were not travelling to see the sights we walked down to the sandy beach. Writing this after a great BBQ driven meal and we are all on the balcony at 9 pm!

About the host

Hosted by Mary & Thierry Banchet

We are a French-Spanish family that moved from Europe to South Africa a few years ago. We now live near Mossel Bay (South Africa) in a Game Reserve. We love wildlife and we also love diving so we were very happy when we discovered this wonderful place in Simon's Town with incredible experiences for diving with sharks, seals, near to the penguins and whales!

Why they chose this property

This is now our holiday/diving house, our little treasure. Our daughter Laura loves to go to the little beach near the house and also swim with the penguins at Boulders beach. The town itself with its ancient British air and colourful buildings is charming and has several restaurants, cafe's and nice shops. Mary also loves a bit of 'city live' so we are also not so far to be able to enjoy the rest of the sightings, top notch restaurants, concerts and shops that have made Cape Town a great holiday destination, but we are still able to sleep, wake up and relax in a quiet (and not very windy) spot enjoying amazing sea views.

What makes this property unique

A quiet and relaxing place, a great base to enjoy and visit nearby places like Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Cape Point, Cape Town, the Winelands, and the perfect spot if you like diving, shark cage diving, enjoy whale watching, fishing and water
sports.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property