• Entire home
  • 9472 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
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Boasting pool views, Vivere offers accommodations with a patio and a kettle, around 1.7 mi from Langbaai Beach. This holiday home features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a dishwasher and four fridges, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 6 bedrooms, and 6 bathrooms with a hot tub and a bidet. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player are featured. The holiday home offers a sun terrace. Guests at Vivere can enjoy hiking and windsurfing nearby, or make the most of the outdoor pool. Village Square is 0.6 mi from the accommodations, while Hamilton Russel Vineyards is 6.2 mi away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 66 mi from Vivere, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 king bed
Bedroom 5:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 6:
1 king bed
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Property practices

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

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
High score for Hermanus
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  • Sally-anne
    France France
    many vast spaces to chill. loved the outdoor games available. cool spaces to retreat to from the sun. quiet and relaxing atmosphere. beautifully and comfortably decorated. great cooking facilities - indoor and outdoor. perfect holiday home....
  • Fab1an
    South Africa South Africa
    Spacious, beautiful, centrally located home which is exceptionally well equipped. Well suited for a large family getaway.
  • Gawie
    South Africa South Africa
    Location perfect. House offers everything you need. Friendly staff. Favourite place to stay in Hermanus.

Hosted by This is our family: Pat, Margot, Emma (27) and Tess (22)

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

This is our family: Pat, Margot, Emma (27) and Tess (22)
Our house is called Vivere which means “Dare to live” or “Live your dream” and it is the realization of our dream to own a holiday house in Hermanus. We live in Johannesburg and have been coming to Hermanus for as long as 25 years. The house has 6 1/2 bedrooms and can comfortably accommodate 12 - 14 people. There is a swimming pool, boules pit and table tennis available at the property. We have a largely indigenous garden with views of the mountain and 2 outside patios where one can have barbecues. There are 2 sitting rooms, a conservatory and open plan kitchen where visitors can relax and socialize. We are situated within walking distance to the village and the famous Hermanus cliff paths and the golf course. However, we would suggest hiring a car. For the cook, we have an Ilve range with 2 ovens and a gas hob with 6 different functions, 2 fridges with an additional drinks fridge as well as a freezer. For balmy summer barbecues, we ha e a Weber charcoal barbecue as well as an electric Plancha. You will also have an ice machine at your disposal. Gerald Mwangonde is our housekeeper who will be in attendance during normal working hours on working days.
We as a family love the outdoors (going for walks and runs, camping, hiking and cycling) and travel. Pat and I are oil painters and love art and visiting galleries in other countries. We love wine and gourmet food and are avid readers. Pat loves military history and we have been on some great holidays to famous battle sights. Pat is also an avid golfer and tennis player. We are also passionate about the Cape’s unique flora.
Hermanus is a famous whale watching spot and the 12 km of cliff paths offer the ideal viewing point in the months from August to October. The Cape Fynbos floral kingdom is one of the six plant kingdoms of the world and is the most prolific. It has approximately 9500 plant species in an area as small 90 km2. It is classified as a world heritage site. Plant lovers will find this area fascinating all the year round. Hikers will find routes of all levels in the beautiful mountains behind Hermanus. There is also shark cage diving in Gansbaai, sea kiyacking, whale watching on a boat, beach walks on a 20 km long beach. The Hemel en Aarde valley has many high quality wine estates for the Wine lover and many of them have adjoining gourmet restaurants. There are also excellent estates in the Strandveld area and other areas adjacent to Hermanus. There are 100 restaurants to choose from in the greater Hermanus area. We also have beautiful beaches for everyone to enjoy.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Vivere
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
Shops
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 10000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about USD 541. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Vivere accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Vivere 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.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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

A damage deposit of ZAR 10,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Vivere

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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

  • Vivere can accommodate this group size:

    • 12 guests

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

  • Check-in at Vivere is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vivere on this page.

  • Yes, Vivere is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Vivere is 2,950 feet from the center of Hermanus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Vivere has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 6 bedrooms

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

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

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool