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About this property

Modern Comforts: Captain's Sea Cabin in Cape Town offers a recently renovated holiday home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private pool. Outdoor Amenities: The property features a terrace, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. A year-round outdoor swimming pool provides relaxation, while free WiFi ensures connectivity. Convenient Location: Located 25 km from Cape Town International Airport, Captain's Sea Cabin is near attractions such as Blouberg Beach (2 km) and Table Mountain (27 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Highly Rated: Guests appreciate the private check-in and check-out services, full-day security, and quiet street views. The property is highly rated for its excellent facilities and comfortable accommodations.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rudolf
    Germany Germany
    Perfect place to enjoy tranquility and closeness to the great places of Bloubergstrand. The owners were so caring and welcoming. Had a great time there.
  • Felix
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything with the property was good clean spacious.I loved the place it was a home away from home i loved it.
  • Karmen
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful home with all the facilities, big kitchen, nice sunny swimming pool etc. Very clean!
  • Liesel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely amazing, Ed and his wife were fantastic hosts! Brilliant location, secure and safe, super clean property, facilities were 100%, lovely private pool. Super efficient check in process, not one negative at all. Very close to the beach!!...
  • Anna-marth
    South Africa South Africa
    The house was located near many shopping centres and not too far from the sea. The kitchen worked well for our self-catering needs and we could invite family to join us for dinner. We also enjoyed some time in the pool area. The house catered...
  • Nazley
    South Africa South Africa
    A perfect place for a little family getaway. Will definitely be revisiting😊 Edward is such a friendly and great host too.
  • Taunette
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was ideal for us, easy to get to family as well as the shops and beach. The unit had a beautiful pool area and all the requirements of self catering. The person who attended to us upon arrival was waiting for us and ran us through the...
  • Nizaam
    South Africa South Africa
    The property was very nice , big peaceful and clean
  • Winter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was just right and the owners went above and beyond to make my daughter and I feel at home.
  • Christa
    Namibia Namibia
    Everything is spacious and clean. The neighbourhood was safe and quiet. We old work from the bus stop back home even during the night.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Prof (Capt Dr) Edward Snyders

9.8
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Prof (Capt Dr) Edward Snyders
The Captain's Sea Cabin is a quaint, fully furnished, two bedroomed self-catering cottage with fireplace, sparkling plunge pool and free, on-site, secure parking. It is situated in a quiet close within walking distance to the nearest My Citi stop (Radar) where you may board the #223 bus to Marine Circle (Bloubergstrand beach and the esplanade). The beachfront area is a mecca for kite surfers, joggers and beach combers with plenty of restaurants and pubs close by. From the esplanade you may observe exquisite views of Table Mountain, Robben Island (UNESCO World Heritage sites) and Table Bay. From Table View (Bayside) MyCiti bus station, you may connect the T01/03 bus to the City and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront area. Cape Town, and the Cape Peninsula, has a myriad of holiday experiences to offer. Using the Captain's Sea Cabin as your base, you may enjoy our shopping malls, beaches, restaurants, Two Oceans Aquarium, Castle of Good Hope, Robben Island Museum Tours, Canal & Harbour cruises, Red Bus Tours, Table Mountain Aerial Cable Way, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Winelands, small fishing villages (Hout & Kalk Bay), Simon's Town Naval Base, Boulders Beach (African Penguin Colony), Cape Point Nature Reserve, Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve (Game Drives within 40 minutes of the cottage) and Hermanus (Whale watching). In exceptional circumstances we may provide airport transfers, from and to Cape Town International Airport FOR TWO GUESTS ONLY. This service, at a reasonable additional charge, is strictly for cottage guests only. In addition, we shall make every endeavour to be flexible regarding the check-in / check-out times in unforeseen cases and/or emergencies. For peace of mind, the Blaauwberg Hospital is within 5 minutes drive from the cottage and on the My Citi, #213, route. We wish to welcome you aboard and sincerely hope that your stay with us, and in our beautiful Mother City, shall be a pleasant and memorable one. Safe travels...
Edward is a retired, merchant navy, ship's master (Captain) and Professor of Maritime Education & Training (Nautical Science). He loves engaging with people of differing nationalities and walks of life. We shall strive to make your stay in Cape Town, South Africa as pleasant as possible.
Situated in a quiet close within walking distance of the My Citi route and the Copper Club Restaurant. In close proximity to the beach (Bloubergstrand and Melkbosstrand), shopping malls, Wine Farms. Next to the R27 motorway and forty minutes drive to Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Captain's Sea Cabin takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 05:30
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Captain's Sea Cabin in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.