
Waterfront vacation rentals in Southern Africa
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1Bed Unit by the Sea with Views!
Great place, neat, clean, space is good too. I also particularly like the shower, it’s spacious. The only drawbacks are the noise levels of cars constantly passing by and temperatures in the afternoon. As the sun sets it gets warm. However, if you’re out and about taking in Cape Town you’ll hardly experience any of this

V and A Waterfront Gulmarn 004
Perfect location. Stayed in this area quite a few times and this apartment was perfect. Full of light and lovely views out the windows. This is one place we’ll book again. Had everything we needed, coffee, tea, milk,water so we could relax with a drink without having to rush to the shops. Bed very comfy and bedding lovely and soft. Would highly recommend.

Stylish apartment near Waterfront
I strongly recommend Linda’s place. It is conveniently located next to the Victoria Wharf and other restaurants and shopping. Linda is really responsive host and has thought about everything that is needed in a good airbnb.

Waterfront, canals, CTICC: gorgeous 2-bedrm apart
The place was great for our family. Comfortable came with the basics and more to get us started after a late arrival and was a pretty simple and easy check in. We would absolutely stay there again.

704 Canal Quays-One bedroom. Waterfront Cape Town
Great apartment close to the waterfront yet far enough to enjoy a walk along the canal. Arnaud and Patricia were prompt and responsive hosts so check in and check out was smooth.

Lagoon Facing Apartment, Spa & Water Paradise
Wonderful host! Very responsive and kind. Beautiful home and great location with amenities.

Modern apartment - great location
Perfect for a short or long stay if you want to be in a central location in Cape Town that’s close to the sea and town. Being able to use the pool on the 6th floor was a great bonus.

Apartment near V&A Waterfront & Convention Centre
Very convenient, close to everything place we went too. Neat and comfortable. Towels could be softer. Couldnt get Coffee pod machine to work, not sure why, two pods available, both were slightly damaged, machine doesnt accept pod, doesnt deliver a cup of coffee, only a warm cup of hot water, this was rather disappointing. Will consider your suite when next we go to the CTICC
Waterfront house rentals

Marina Beach House
We had a very enjoyable time at Adrian's place and the use of the kayak was a great bonus! We would gladly stay again.

Magical Maori
What a magical stay! This home has the most stunning view of the ocean and we watched the boats and ships pass by all day. We had everything we could possibly need and the space was very neat and tidy. Thank you!

12 Leisel lane Marina Village
Absolutely loved the place, it exceeded our expectations and was a lot bigger than what we thought. We cannot fault it, if anything, the pictures don't do it justice. Kathryn communicated well and is such a friendly host.

Modern, airy waterside home with scenic views
Excellent all round despite some inclement weather. Views and set out of overall place was excellent !!! The driveway was possibly the only thing I would improve. All round it was a wonderful experience in the wilderness from your Aussie guests. Roger and family

Thesen Island water lifestyle
Ilsebe was a fantastic hostess and our party just loved the unit that we rented. The hospitality of Ilsebe and her husband was off the charts and we would highly recommend renting from them in the future. Our party has traveled the world and Ilsebe ranks in the top 1% of all those who have hosted us in the past 40 years!!!!

Cape Cottage-A Home Away From Home
2nd time booking. Had a lovely stay. This time with my son that loved the open air. Definable a gem and worth booking!

Laid back luxury canal house
Great house in a great location. Got exactly what we wanted out of it. It’s even nicer than the pictures. Joe was a great host

Pelican Beach House
Our stay at this stunning Airbnb in Grotto Bay was nothing short of magical! The property offered breathtaking beach views that took our breath away every morning. The sound of the waves and the sight of the sunset from the deck were truly unforgettable. Overall was amazing
Waterfront condo rentals

Durban Point Waterfront, Cosy Harbor View Studio
The place looks even better in person and the view from the balcony is breath taking. I would highly recommend this place and book it again in the future.

Ocean Luxury at The Quays (2/4 sleeper)
My family and I had the most splendid time in Bronwyn's well-appointed, spacious quayside apartment bosting magnificent views of the Durban coastline from every room and it's generous balcony, which are even better than the photos. Swimming and surfing beaches are just a few steps away. The area is amazingly quiet at night except for the soft whisper of the waves as they hit the shoreline, inducing the best sleep you're likely to have anywhere. Bronwyn and Mike are exceptional hosts and I do plan to return again soon.

17 Marine/Garden Apt.104 /Inverter/AC/Spa-bath
We loved this Airbnb and will definitely rent it again. Very nice BBQ are. About 12 minute walk to center of town.

Cape Town Beach Accommodation
I had a fantastic stay at Una’s place! The apartment was really comfortable, and exactly as described. The location was perfect near restaurants, shops, and with a beautiful view of the ocean. Una was a great host, very responsive and friendly. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it !

A magical home on the Cape Town Waterfront Canals
Laurene was lovely, super helpful. The place was in great location and the terrace with private pool gets the sun almost all day. Bedroom had good air conditioning, lounge was a bit noisy but didn’t affect stay. Highly recommend!

(509) Stylish Apartment with Stunning Bay Views
I loved the convenience of this location to get around Cape Town. The apartment is gorgeous and has all the equipment you’ll need for a lovely stay. Brett & Henry are very proactive and responsive. That view is incredible and gave me great joy every day. My son really enjoyed the pool for cooling off. Thank you.

Absolute Beachfront Apartment-Direct beach access.
My husband and I spend a week at the beachfront apartment and it exceeded our expectations. Anel was welcoming and we felt right at home. The apartment has lots of natural light and an amazing view! When we visit Langebaan in future, we will definitely book this gem again 😊

Sea Point Beach Front Gorgeous Apartment
We absolutely loved staying in this apartment! The view of the ocean with the open windows was so peaceful and beautiful. Everything was clean and modern. The extra nice touches were having a filtration water station and laundry machine on site. We had 4 adults and there was plenty of space for everyone. It was nice having a bathroom for each bedroom. The apartment complex was very secure with security monitoring 24/7. Loved being able to walk to restaurants and the boardwalk!
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