The Vishuis
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9.7Outstanding
(285 Ratings)
"I love the central location of the Vishuis. I have stayed here on a number of occasions and it's a really comfortable place to stay. It's in a secure gated area and there is off street secure parking...."
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The Vishuis is a fisherman's cottage, located in the center of Hermanus. This refurbished heritage building has a garden and splash pool.
Golf course (within 2 mi)
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(285 Ratings)
"I love the central location of the Vishuis. I have stayed here on a number of occasions and it's a really comfortable place to stay. It's in a secure gated area and there is off street secure parking...."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
I love the central location of the Vishuis. I have stayed here on a number of occasions and it's a really comfortable place to stay. It's in a secure gated area and there is off street secure parking. It's walkable to everywhere in the town. The cottages are tastefully decorated with some nice artwork. Marc is a great host and very accommodating. There's free tea, coffee, sugar and snacks available. My friends were in the one bedroom cottage, which has the added benefit of being able to get together to cook and eat. There was an abundance of crockery, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans.
The only thing I didn't like was having to leave :(
10.0 / 10.0
Needs a good fan or aircon on those very hot days
10.0 / 10.0
Perfectly located, on a quiet street close to everything.
It was hot and there was a fan. An air-con would be great!
10.0 / 10.0
Marc is an exceptionally warm, friendly, and uncomplicated host. From the very first moment, we felt welcome and well taken care of. His tips (where to go, where to ride our MTB) were fantastic, and his incredible eye for design and detail is reflected in every corner of The Vishuis — beautifully styled, lovingly maintained, and full of character.
The charming little house is tastefully and artistically decorated and located in a wonderfully quiet and safe area, within easy walking distance to the ocean. Waking up there feels peaceful and inspiring. A Nespresso machine is provided, and there are plenty of lovely cafés nearby for a relaxed breakfast.
This is a truly special place with a creative soul — we can wholeheartedly recommend this unique accommodation and would return in a heartbeat.
10.0 / 10.0
Location is excellent ; you can walk everywhere and the rooms are beautiful and clean with a lovely little splash pool.
10.0 / 10.0
Charming property close to town.
9.0 / 10.0
Location, well equipped, spacious
Linen were dirty
10.0 / 10.0
Location, spaciousness, comfort, cleanliness, very well equipped and full of interesting article and books. Felt very safe.cantvthinknof anything
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10.0 / 10.0
Everything, it suited us (an elderly couple) perfectly. Marc was welcoming both on arrival and departure. A couple of questions prior to our stay were answered rapidly. I can’t remember a larger shower. The living area is huge. The art work was fascinating, the courtyard delightful. The position of the accommodation was a very short walk away from central Hermanus. Marc offered wise suggestions about the use of our time.
Leaving
10.0 / 10.0
What a fantastic place to stay! Marc greeted us in person to show us around and give us lots of great tips and recommendations. The owners are clearly very proud of their property and treat it with care and consideration. The villa was gorgeously decorated with really nice art and plenty of style and character. Walking distance to the sea and restaurants. Highly recommend!
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10.0 / 10.0
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9.0 / 10.0
Perfect stay in the centre of Hermanus… warmly greeted by Marc upon arrival, beautiful interior and garden. Safe and secure parking on site. Walking distance to the cliff path, quiet, clean,… everything you could wish for.
Room can feel a bit cold in the morning, but heating and fireplace are provided.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage style, it’s ideal central location and yet peaceful environment
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10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location - you can simply walk out the door to little coffee shops, the beach front and town centre. The cottage had loads of thoughtful touches and was so comfortable. Safe parking for the car (we didn’t need it the whole time we were there) and the kitchen was extremely well equipped. Everything was also super clean and neat.
Absolutely nothing, a perfect stay.
9.0 / 10.0
Host is great. The guesthouse is situated close to all restaurants and shops and the rooms are always very clean and well maintained. Secure parking is provided.
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10.0 / 10.0
The Vishuis is perfectly located to explore Hermanus on foot. Beautifully decorated and spacious.
10.0 / 10.0
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9.0 / 10.0
Breakfast?? not offered and did not happen
No microwave in my room and no rusks or similar for morning coffee. Would have just been a generous touch as ni meals are included. Maybe even an honesty bar??
10.0 / 10.0
From the very first minute you feel surrounded by care and safety. Marc, the owner, is a truly pleasant and welcoming person. As a creative soul, I felt completely at home here: everything is so beautiful, clean, cozy, with lots of artistic details. Loved it! Every evening it was such a pleasure to enjoy our time in front of the fireplace. Strongly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Location, very clean, everything you need
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10.0 / 10.0
Cute interiors, very cozy and great location
10.0 / 10.0
Marc is a friendly, informative host with a great eye for interior design, (sorry, could be his wife!).
Location and car security perfect.
9.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our 2 night stay at The Vishuis. The location was perfect and we could walk to the waterfront where there are many restaurants and the clifftop pathway. We enjoyed the town and especially walking along the cliffs. The location is quiet and Marc is a hands on host meeting you upon arrival and showing you around your suite and how the gates work. It was fabulous to have secure parking this close to the ocean so we did not need to move our car. Marc was really helpful with restaurant and activity recommendations.
Nothing, everything was great.
10.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved our stay in this cosy yet surprisingly spacious room—it was beautifully decorated with a relaxed boho vibe that made it feel instantly welcoming. Everything we needed was thoughtfully provided, and the outdoor area was the perfect spot to unwind. The location couldn’t have been better—just a short walk to great restaurants and the lookout, making it both convenient and scenic. A truly lovely place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Location for restaurants , shops and access to cliff path.
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9.0 / 10.0
Lovely space, great decor and quaint.
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10.0 / 10.0
The room was comfortable, beautifully decorated, clean and cosy. Marc was a great host and showed us all we needed to know upon arrival.
Nothing, we had a great stay :)
10.0 / 10.0
Marc is a great host, the room is very spacious with so much attention to detail. If you're visiting in winter, the logburner and the very nicely hot shower will cosy you up in Hermanus winds.
Nothing not to like, superb
10.0 / 10.0
Incredible place which is so inspirational when spending time inside
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9.0 / 10.0
Beautifully designed interior, central location, secure parking, the friendly host and the log burner with plentiful logs as we stayed in winter and it was pretty cold.
The cold bathroom! We had load-shedding which did not help.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic accommodation, a lot of thought, has gone into creating this beautiful space. Thank you Marc, I have already recommended The Vishuis to others
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was not available but there are plenty of coffee shops within a short walk. The facilities were fine for a short stay and for longer stays, I would suggest you book Fishermans Cottage which offers the best accommodation.
The bonus was the host Marc, extremely helpful and friendly. The location is good within a 5-minute walk you are in the hub of Hermanus. Take a short trip to Grotto beach and enjoy lunch there
There was nothing to dislike, there is an element of overlooking in the courtyard which could affect privacy
9.0 / 10.0
brilliant location. spotless. beautifully furnished. spacious. comfortable. lovely bathrooms. very helpful host.
no aircon. fine for now but can imagine it may be uncomfortable in the height of summer.
FAQs
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Vishuis. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Vishuis pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Vishuis?
We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and golf course (within 2 mi).
