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1Bed Unit by the Sea with Views!
Clean, modern apartment, well appointed and central location. Great stay

One Bedroom in Waterfront Marina. Free parking.
As described Close to waterfront and safe within the development. Good communication Perfect size for 2 people for a short stay

V and A Waterfront Gulmarn 004
We had a wonderful holiday in a lovely apartment with all the amenities. we had great communication with Cathy, who was very helpful and friendly. unfortunately we had to cut our vacation short owing to a bereavement at home. However we are keen to return next year and will be happy to book again in the near future, many thanks to Cathy for all her help and assistance

Stylish apartment near Waterfront
We had a wonderful three weeks at Linda's place. Linda is super responsive and helpful. The building is very secure. There are two large windows that open to a quiet inner courtyard. In the courtyard is the lap pool and also a cafe which serves delicious menu for breakfast and lunch. The Wi-Fi was excellent for both of us to work efficiently. The location is perfect, easy 10-15 min walks to the Bo-Kaap, the Waterfront, Museums, and the Greenmarket Square, and less than a 5 min walk for groceries. Perfect. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Waterfront, canals, CTICC: gorgeous 2-bedrm apart
A Wonderful Stay That Felt Like Home Most often when you book via Airbnb, the actual place can differ from what’s shown in the pictures. That wasn’t the case here. I came with my family, and we instantly felt at home—the kids absolutely loved it! The view from the apartment is stunning. You can clearly see Table Mountain, the port side, the canal, and the overall beautiful surroundings. If we get a chance to come back, we will definitely book this apartment again. Thank you for hosting us and making our stay so memorable!

Canal Quays 704- Great One bedroom- Waterfront. CT
We stayed here for more than a week. It was spacious and clean. It had a working kitchen and washer/dryer. The water pressure was strong, and the hot water for the shower worked well. It was located just a stone's throw away from the AC Marriot and a short walk to the V&A. The host was very easy to talk to. They met us in person when we arrived and saw us off when we left. This listing looks better in real life than in their pictures! Will book again when we come back! Thank you for such a wonderful time!

Apartment near V&A Waterfront & Convention Centre
A last minute booking had me discover this beautiful apartment. Beautifully central, at the docks, secure parking and an apartment with everything you need, this place was perfect. An immediate feeling of home. I was on the hunt for something private, with secure parking, but in the heart of the city. Sit on the balcony and watch the harbour wake up, or the sun rise over the hills, or snuggle on the sofa and close yourself away with your favourite tv show, or lounge in the beautiful bathtub! This place was food for my soul - and I am planning on booking this for longer next time. Perfectly close to the Waterfront, the CTICC and other places. A true gem! Perfect for solo explorers or couples.

Luxury apartment exquisite finishes, magical view
A beautiful unit with a stunning view of the harbour. Two excellent restaurants in walking distance. You will need a car to get to the beach and town but it's a 5min drive. Would rent again without any hesitation.
Waterfront house rentals

Marina Beach House
Great place! Loved the pedal boat option. Perhaps not so ideal if you have toddlers because the staircase does not have rails. Minor issue really and other than that we had a good stay.

Riverside Home: Views, Beach, Family, Wi-Fi
This house has the most amazing view! You can just sit on the deck and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings! Very modern and clean! Virginia the lady that comes to clean is also lovely and such a nice bonus! Alan the host was extremely pro active and very responsive! We had a great stay.

Entire Modern Home in St. Francis
The house looks exactly like the pictures, which is to say that the entertaining space in the house is fantastic, hugely spacious and well fitted out with upmarket furniture and cooking utensils etc. The sun is on the deck all day but we didn't in fact make use of that, preferring to be out and about exploring. Calvin was responsive and sorted out a very minor issue promptly. We are hoping to come again next year - that shows how much we enjoyed the house.

Modern, airy waterside home with scenic views
We had a fantastic stay at Cecile’s house. It was just like the pictures, beautiful location and Cecile was so helpful. The welcome package she left us was lovely too

Thesen Island water lifestyle
We have spent many holidays on Thesen Islands over the years, renting multiple homes on multiple islands. We have now found the perfect home for us. What you arrive to is so much better than any description or picture and exceeded all of our expectations without exception. It's a stunning North facing location with a wonderful view up the main canal. The home is very well appointed and most notably, for us and for my wife, spotlessley clean. Also very notably we were supplied with the small things that make a big difference and give you a sense of generosity by the hosts; toilet paper, dishwasher tabs, sponges, washing powder, hand soaps etc (you'll be shocked how many home stays don't supply the small things). We are so appreciative to Ilsebe for sharing her lovely home with us. 2026 is already booked. Can't wait! The Farrells

Cape Cottage-A Home Away From Home
We loved staying at this cottage, it was so peaceful and comfortable and secure. The kitchen is very well equipped which made it easy to cook meals for our family. The appliances are all great quality. The beds and pillows super comfy and the couch was made for lounging like a sloth in front of the huge tv! Our boys loved heading off on the peddle boat and kayaks for which there are life jackets provided. We loved being protected from the hectic Cape Town winds, this was definitely a haven. Would come back again.

Laid back luxury canal house
We had a amazing stay at Joe's canal house. It looked exactly like the pictures and we were very comfortable! The house had loads of amenities which made our stay even more enjoyable. Excellent location on canals. Joe was super responsive, and gave local recommendations on fishing spots which we appreciated. Would definitely recommend his place for any family looking to have a great holiday!

Pelican Beach House
Place is stunning with the most breathtaking views! Especially at sunset! It is in a Dar Sky area so the night sky is AMAZING! Take your telescope if you have one 😌 Overall amazing stay with a super amazing host! Will definitely be back
Waterfront condo rentals

17 Marine/Garden Apt.104 /Inverter/AC/Spa-bath
great place - our second time - will definitely return!

Cape Town Beach Accommodation
Lovely accommodation in a fantastic location. Una was super helpful and friendly and made things easy for us. Thank you so much!

A magical home on the Cape Town Waterfront Canals
Laurene was a great host and very responsive. Thanks for having us!

(509) Stylish Apartment with Stunning Bay Views
My parents and I enjoyed our stay at Brett & Henry's apartment in Milnerton. The apartment was SPOTLESS and looked exactly like the pictures. The sunset views of Table Mountain were breathtaking. The location was close to Canal Walk. The apartment had everything we needed, we enjoyed the access to Netflix & DSTv, the fans in both rooms, and appreciated the thoughtfulness of providing body wash and shampoo for both bathrooms. The only minor downsides were related to the surroundings which are entirely out of the hosts' control - we noticed a few homeless people around the tennis courts at the front of the building (they didn't bother anyone though) and Koeberg Road was very busy with lots of Taxis and busses which tend to abruptly stop in front of you (we had a minor accident because of this). Despite this, I would highly recommend this place. Brett & Henry were super responsive and we loved that we could text them directly with queries.

Absolute Beachfront Apartment-Direct beach access.
Absolutely loved the unit overlooking the beach. So serene! I do think the linen for some of the beds needs a refresh but very lovely space & close to everything. Anel also gave us nice recs in the area to check out.

Sea Point Beach Front Gorgeous Apartment
Fantastic views. Comfortable bedrooms and great ablutions. Close to many restaurants and for sports mad world class promenade to run awesome swimming pool to train and great cycling routes. Happy space for the fat triathletes and people who love sea sunsets

Sweeping Ocean Views, Large Deluxe Condo
Our family had a lovely stay at Esta-Marita's gorgeous apartment, directly facing the ocean. The apartment is incredibly conveniently located for the weekend market, for events at the stadium, and for exploring the Waterfront area of Cape Town. The building staff were extremely responsive and helpful, letting us into the parking garage, explaining the kes and apartment amenities to us. The apartment was glorious -- panoramic views of both sunrise and sunset over the ocean!! The kitchen is vast, allowing us to cook meals as a family. There are also a lot of local restaurants and cafés in the neighborhood; but cooking at home is always nice for a family. Everything worked perfectly in the apartment. We are so grateful for such a lovely, gorgeous place to base our family in, as we explored Cape Town! THANK YOU so much, Esta-Marita!

Wake up to the waves. Modern, spacious, ocean view
Loved the interior design - and the stunning views !! Incredibly easy checkin friendly host and spotless apartment. Thank you.
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