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A Whale of a Time

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Patio

Living room

Bedroom

Bedroom

Property building, Sea view

9.4Outstanding

(104 Ratings)

"Self catering. We enjoy our time."

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(104 Ratings)

Apartment in Cape Town

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this apartment rental

Set on a hill with majestic views over the ocean, A Whale of a Time offers well-appointed accommodations in a thatched roof house in Fish Hoek. The property has an outdoor pool and daily maid service.

Amenities at A Whale of a Time

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Pool

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Garden

Laundry services

Beach front

Outdoor Cooking

Family friendly

Ironing facilities

Safe

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Cape Town

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Cape of Good Hope

Two Oceans Aquarium

Cape Town Stadium

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

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Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(104 Ratings)

"Self catering. We enjoy our time."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(104 Ratings)

Apartment in Cape Town

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Cape Town

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Cape of Good Hope

Two Oceans Aquarium

Cape Town Stadium

About this apartment rental

Set on a hill with majestic views over the ocean, A Whale of a Time offers well-appointed accommodations in a thatched roof house in Fish Hoek. The property has an outdoor pool and daily maid service.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Pool

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Garden

Laundry services

Beach front

Outdoor Cooking

Family friendly

Ironing facilities

Safe

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(104 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Short time but enjoy. Place nice and cozy

Self catering. We enjoy our time.

10.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed our stay immensely wish we had more time there

Can’t fault this property exceptionally good value host covered every possible outcome and more importantly places to visit best places to dine ect

There wasn’t anything not to like about property

10.0 / 10.0

Great place to start our holiday in the Western Cape. Thank you!

Fantastic views over the Bay. Light, airy clean and well furnished. Very well equipped too

Very small bathroom basin.

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous

The view, spacious gorgeous apartment, swimming pool, stunning location.

I did not enjoy all the watsapps from the hosts. All the info and rules can be put in a guide in the unit.

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable stay

The property overlooks the ocean. The evenings are stunning where you can view the moons reflection on the ocean.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

The best Christmas Cape Town holiday

- Communication was established via WhatsApp with the host. - Very professional introduction and clear instructions on how to claim the key. - Staff member was available on our arrival with the key and provided a detailed yet summarized brief on the facilities and property. - Host was super friendly and professional, with genuine care for us and our comfort throughout our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

It's a very beautiful room, a quiet living environment, and a convenient parking location.

Good service

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

The property looks exactly like how it looks on the booking website. Hosts were super helpful to orientate me in the Fis

The hosts were very attentive and the views are breathtaking.

10.0 / 10.0

This was our second visit and given the superb amenities and warm and friendly hosts made for a memorable stay

unbeatable views of False Bay. modern and comfortable

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Overall one of our best stays through booking.com

Beautiful view and lovely appartment. The host Ivan is incredible.

Not quite enough warm bed linen.

10.0 / 10.0

A very happy family 😊

Ivan was an excellent host and made us feel very welcome. It was home away from home and nothing was too much. The views were breathtaking and the accommodation was clean and comfortable. It was very central for us. We will definitely be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent service by Ivan and his team

Excellent service by Ivan and his team

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely amazing

The view was incredible, bedrooms & bathrooms were lovely and we could walk to the beach and shops

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely apartment

The apartment (Neptune) is spacious and comfortable with modern furniture and decor. Everything is well maintained and clean. The view is spectacular. Ivan was friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again when in Fishhoek.

10.0 / 10.0

Great

Great location

10.0 / 10.0

A most wonderful and relaxing stay

The position and view was amazing x

10.0 / 10.0

Breathtaking view

Definitely the view.... was absolutely amazing, from the moment you walk down the steps to the apartment. The view from within the apartment .... sitting in the living space or from the bed.... view of the sea and beach. Apartment was spotless clean, definitely impressed by the cleanliness of it. Good quality of new appliances, did not expect a coffee maker and a double airfryer. Thanks Ivan and the ladies of the high standard keeping the apartment so beautifully decorated.

Nothing I didn't like.

9.0 / 10.0

Overall, we were very happy with our stay and would definitely visit again.

The views were breathtaking overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The property is 5 min drive to grocery stores and 10 min drive to Kalk Bay. The host was very accommodative. Ivan allowed us to make changes to our booking and made arrangements for an additional room for our parents who decided to join us at the last minute. The staff were very nice and helped us with the laundry.

Some items such as umbrellas for the sun, basic cooking items such as oil, salt and pepper, keys to the laundry room could have been provided at the start to make for an even more comfortable stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Most caring host and a beautiful location!

The Appartment is in a silent dead end street, where you feel really safe. It has an awesome view through large windows and two beautiful bathrooms. Iwan was the most caring host throughout our 3 weeks journey along the cape; we has available 24/7 and proactively approached us through what’s app, to tell us load shedding schedules or recommendations for local activities in the area as well as restaurant tipps. The two angels of the house, Melody and Faith were lovely and caring and even helped us out with our dirty laundry. A strong recommendation- we wished we could have staid longer as we really loved it here!

Absolutely nothing

9.0 / 10.0

A ahale of pleasure!!!

View!!!!

NA

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

Lovely location, spacious bedroom.

Water in hot water taps takes long to heat up. Front door could not lock from the inside with the key.

10.0 / 10.0

excellent

amazing view and convenient parking

8.0 / 10.0

would definitely consider coming here again

we had a free upgrade so the apt was light and airy and very spacious. The views were magnificent and the apartment was overall in great condition. We had a WhatsApp group so were able to contact the management easily which was very helpful. The maids always came and did the cleaning when we asked. I used the pool a few times and it was lovely, great views and very clean and well kept.

The load shedding was a bit of an issue as we couldn’t use the kettle or the Wi-Fi during this time. I believe that generators were being fitted but it would’ve been an idea to have an inverter just for the kettle and Wi-Fi usage. We bought the apartment to use the garage but this never materialised. However it was not really a problem as there was plenty of parking outside. The oven and hob was a bit dated and it was quite difficult to cook. We ended up just eating out anyway, which was okay.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location, well-designed space, terrific view of the ocean and bay, friendly, helpful owner

Terrific, uninterrupted view, large private deck/balcony comfortable bed, good bedding, good shower, bath and towels, well-equipped kitchen, clean fridge. Private and quiet. Secure, spacious. Good location for walking along the beach. Street parking outside. Friendly, accommodating owner, kept us informed of load-shedding schedules and allowed an early check-in.

It's not the owner's fault but you do have to keep in mind that, although the locals have normalised load-shedding (aka power cuts at all different times of the day and night), you will not necessarily have available to you the stated amenities. For us this meant no TV, internet, stove, lights, etc for four hours one evening and then no kettle for coffee the following morning. Less of an issue if you're not reliant on self-catering.

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

Spacious with awesome view

10.0 / 10.0

Gorgeous place, amazing views, so clean, very comfy mattress.

Location great

The regular load shedding (power cuts) was a bit frustrating but host provided a schedule which was a help

10.0 / 10.0

What a gem

Everything

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

They're not kidding about the view - it was amazing. It was wonderful watching the fur seals swimming about from the lovely terrace. Room was clean, well maintained and well equipped, and the housekeepers (Melody and Faith) were helpful and efficient. Good WiFi too. About 10 minutes walk to the beach and a further 5 to the shops. Neighbourhood felt very safe.

Load shedding was a slight irritant but no fault of the property

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

great view!

10.0 / 10.0

stay for as long as possible

location location location

nothing I did not like

10.0 / 10.0

Fishhoek gem

We really appreciated the amazing hospitality of Ivan and his team. The service we received from them, from the beginning to the end, was simply outstanding. We stayed at Dolphin and Beluga. Both apartments were beautifully appointed and had all we needed for our 6 day stay. We loved spending time on the shared balcony and the view from it was just spectacular (you can see the ocean ahead even when you lie in bed in the room ♡) We could stay there forever. Highly recommend it.

9.0 / 10.0

a very comfortable trip which ticked all the boxes.

communication and the view.

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this apartment has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Whale of a Time. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at A Whale of a Time. Enjoy the water!

Is A Whale of a Time pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at A Whale of a Time?

We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, pool, non-smoking, and heating.

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