Porcupine Walk

8 Cruywagen Road, Winford, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
17 reviews

Bev and her family were absolutely fantastic! It was my first time in Cape Town and I was faced with a few challenges but Bev really helped out - and was always ready to lend a helping hand wherever possible. They made my stay comfortable, and always checked in to see if everything was running smoothly. The malls are close by and there are quite a few restaurants in close proximity to the residence. The porcupines are frequent visitors, and they're absolutely fascinating to watch! WiFi was a huge plus since reception is not the best in the town (with my cell provider atleast). Safe area with a nice little view of the ocean.

Padayachee South Africa
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Porcupine Walk

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  • Entire apartment
  • 388 ft² size
  • Sea view
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Porcupine Walk offers accommodations in Simonʼs Town, 12 miles from Chapman's Peak and 14 miles from Cape Point. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property features barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. Featuring a terrace and sea views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Simonʼs Town, like fishing and hiking. Popular points of interest near Porcupine Walk include Frank's Beach, Fishermans Beach, and Windmill Beach. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 25 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Padayachee
    South Africa South Africa
    “Bev and her family were absolutely fantastic! It was my first time in Cape Town and I was faced with a few challenges but Bev really helped out - and was always ready to lend a helping hand wherever possible. They made my stay comfortable, and...”
  • Vv
    South Africa South Africa
    “Despite us being very late Beverley met us and personally gave us the keys and made sure we are settled. and comfortable. The property is small but clean, private and very cosy, with great view from the balcony and even some amazing guests ( i.e....”
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was compact but perfectly adequate for our needs. We were out a lot so this was our base for sleeping and as it turned out was very close to friends we were visiting.”

Hosted by Beverley de Meyer your host

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
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Beverley de Meyer your host
Porcupine Walk is a self contained, newly refurbished unit on the ground floor of a split level property. Just about everything is new. The large room has a seating area with coffee table and two easy chairs, a Queen size bed and a kitchenette with counter and bar chairs, fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave oven, glassware, crockery and cutlery plus a barbecue. The main unit has wood laminate floors and a wall heater. Plenty of plug points including USB ports and free WIFI of course. There is a fully tiled en suite bathroom with shower, shampoo and body wash, toilet and handbasin with cabinet. Hand-wash and hand lotion provided. It has a private entrance with terrace and garden furniture for enjoying sundowners after a day at the beach. All bedding, linen and towels, including beach towels and hair dryer are included. Your car is safely parked on site behind remote controlled gates. What makes staying here special is that beaches with safe swimming are a walk across the road, no need to take the car. The world famous Boulders Penguin Colony is a 5 minute walk away. Our resident penguins have been relocated. They really loved it here but were cute but too noisy and messy !
I'm so looking forward to meeting future guests. Chris ( my husband ) and I and our family, have lived in Simon's Town for over 39 years and in our home for 37 so I can say, with confidence, we KNOW the area. Hosting is a new venture but so exciting as I love people. On your arrival you'll find teas, coffee, milk, sugar/sweetener and homemade rusks. If you have any special requests it would be my pleasure to do a little shopping prior to your arrival. Just contact me with a list and you can refund me when here. Chris is a professional musician, now retired but still involved with music. He was with the SA Navy Band as a musician and then as sound engineer before retirement. He's playing bass in a rock band again. Old rockers never die, think of Keith Richards. I am a fairly well known local artist, illustrator of mainly educational books and have also been involved in the music scene here as a vocalist in a jazz band and a duo and then also as a 'One Woman band' playing keyboards and using backing tracks. I also have a little diversion as a gypsy fortune teller for functions which people, especially the ladies, just love. We look forward to meeting you !
Porcupine Walk is ideally situated just 2kms from the centre of Simon's Town and just off the main road to the Cape Point Nature Reserve which is 24 kms further on. The drive there offers magnificent views across False Bay. Just across the road you'll find three wonderful little beaches with safe swimming and also the 9 hole golf links. The world famous Boulders Penguin Colony is a 5 minute walk away. See the penguins, browse through the curio shop and enjoy a great meal at the restaurant there. There are so many activities to do and places to see. Swimming, fishing, sailing, horseback riding, hiking, scuba and snorkeling or shark cage adventures. There are many options for boat trips down at the jetty. Visit the Naval Museum or the Simon's Town museum, see our wonderful historic buildings. There are many great restaurants and coffee shops, Dixies for the best steaks ever ! Visit the gemstone factory or take a Harley Tour around the Peninsula. The Cape Winelands are wonderful for a day trip away. See Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Picnic under the oaks. We have brochures of all activities and maps of the area for your to look at or keep.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Porcupine Walk
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Shops
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Porcupine Walk of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Porcupine Walk

  • Porcupine Walk can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Porcupine Walk has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Porcupine Walk on this page.

  • The prices at Porcupine Walk may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Porcupine Walk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Porcupine Walk is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Porcupine Walk offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Racquetball
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance

  • Porcupine Walk is 1.4 miles from the center of Simonʼs Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.