• Entire apartment
  • 388 ft² size
  • Sea view
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Situated in Simonʼs Town and only 300 metres from Frank's Beach, Porcupine Walk features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has quiet street views and is 1 km from Windmill Beach and 20 km from Chapman's Peak. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Fishermans Beach. The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. 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. Barbecue facilities are provided. Cape Point is 22 km from Porcupine Walk, while Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • 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.
  • Juergen
    Germany Germany
    One of the best 2 places in our 3 weeks S.A. roadtrip ! These guys are so welcoming and overwhelming. We had a lot of good discussions and got so much informations about the area ! The place is a bit outside of Simon's town but only 10-15 minutes...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Beverley de Meyer your host

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Porcupine Walk
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible 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
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating 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
  • Soundproofing
  • 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
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Shops
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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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 10:00 to 11:00

 

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prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Porcupine Walk 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Porcupine Walk

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Porcupine Walk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Squash
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance

  • Check-in at Porcupine Walk is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Porcupine Walk may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Porcupine Walk can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

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

  • Porcupine Walk has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • 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.