Smitsand Holiday home

–Great location - show map
+9 photos
Scored 8.2
Rated very good
  • The entire place is yours
  • 646 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Smitsand Holiday home in Witsand offers two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a balcony with garden and mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The holiday home includes an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Additional amenities include a hairdresser, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Witsand Beach is a 14-minute walk away. Star Nation Art Studio is located 39 km from the property. Activities such as fishing, walking tours, hiking, cycling, and snorkelling are available nearby.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

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.

Managed by Barrys Holiday Accommodation

Company review score: 8.6Based on 226 reviews from 9 properties
9 managed properties

Company information

We arrived in Witsand in March 2016 whilst on holiday from Zimbabwe, we stayed over for one night on our way to Cape Town , and just loved this special village so much that we ended up buying the Barry's Holiday Accommodation business and have been living in Witsand now since October 2016 - we hope you will enjoy your time in Witsand as much. Owen grew up in Zimbabwe, and farmed citrus,cattle and maize there, until we moved to Witsand. Owen has four children, some in SA and some in Zimbabwe and three grandchildren. He is enjoying his career change from farming to tourism! and aswell as being a keen cyclist - he also learnt to kite surf at 60 years young!! Owen married Helen in 2012. She was born in the UK and after studying for a BSc and MSc at the Royal Agricultural University in the UK,she spent many years travelling the globe, working in tourism /farming or volunteering to fund these travels. We both enjoy to travel and meeting new people - and look forward to welcoming you to Witsand.

Property information

Smitsand is a comfortable holiday cottage at affordable rates in the popular village of Witsand, where the Breede River meets the Indian Ocean. Come and enjoy whale watching, fishing or kite surfing. Sleeping up to 5 guests and has an enclosed garden for your dogs ( small extra charge) if you want to bring them along as well? The house is located just a 5 mins walk away from some lovely river walks in the Nature Reserve which over looking the estuary, and not far from the restaurants and shops. There is a spacious patio area with BBQ/braai facilities and an indoor open fireplace for winter months (June to Aug). TV and Wifi provided. Sundays SPECIAL - later checkouts - so that you can enjoy your weekend break in Witsand for longer.

Neighbourhood information

Witsand is a very small, safe, beautiful and friendly village, located on the Indian Ocean and at the mouth of the Breede River - it has whales visiting to have calves during June- end of September. Its also a new destination for kite surfing/boarding as the lagoon offers a safe place. during December to May you will find many international kite surfers following the wind to Witsand. There are also some scenic river walks and beach walks for those that like to hike in nature and watch birds, picnic al fresco and dip in the waters to cool off. Traditionally, Witsand was well known for its fishing, even now many fisherman spend time here fishing for Kob up the river or deep sea fishing on the ocean. Its possible to arrange boat trips up the river, where there are three Bush Pubs along the other side of the river - serving cold beer and delicious pizza's. Witsand has 5 bars/restaurants, 3 small shops, a coffee shop in the old wool shed and an activity centre where one can hire SUB"s etc. Just 40 mins drive away is De Hoop Nataure Reserve, Bontebok Nat Park Swellendam 90km & Malgas, a small village which you can reach by loading your car on to the ferry.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Smitsand Holiday home takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 600 is required on arrival. That's about US$34. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Smitsand Holiday home 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of ZAR 600 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.