C'est la Vie, a property with barbecue facilities, is situated in Paternoster, 1.1 km from Bekbaai Beach, 5.8 km from Columbine Nature Reserve, as well as 15 km from Vasco da Gama Monument St Helena Bay. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set a few steps from Paternoster Main Beach. The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Vredenburg Golf Course is 22 km from the holiday home, while Saldanha Harbour is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 160 km from C'est la Vie.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
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  • H
    Hermien
    South Africa South Africa
    Comfortable living area with fireplace and sea views. Perfect location.
  • Tersia
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely view, Smart TV, lovely fireplace inside, Wi-fi, Inverter for Wi-fi, TV and lamp
  • Rachel
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful view and inside fire place and outside braai area. On the beach. Walking distance from most restaurants. Very comfortable beds. Gas hob and 2 rechargeable lamps. Not 100% loadshedding friendly, but luckily we took our own lamps as well.
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 Stay in Paternoster

Company review score: 8.7Based on 1,013 reviews from 36 properties
36 managed properties

Company information

The house is managed by Stay in Paternoster and we are available for any queries or to assist during your visit in Paternoster.

Property information

This is a beautifully decorated beach house with 2 bedrooms with queen-sized beds, one with twin beds, 2 bathrooms, inside fireplace, outside braai and patio with lovely ocean views.

Neighbourhood information

Paternoster is a pretty sea-side village on the West Coast of South Africa. It is well known for charming white washed houses, breath-taking views/beaches and is a foodies paradise. It is still a working fishing village with colorful boats & characters making their daily catch.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of C'est la Vie
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

C'est la Vie takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

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

Check-out

Until 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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 2000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about EUR 97. This will be collected by bank transfer. 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 older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted C'est la Vie 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform C'est la Vie 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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 2,000 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 via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about C'est la Vie

  • C'est la Vie offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/performance

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

  • C'est la Vie has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • C'est la Vie is 350 yards from the centre of Paternoster. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • C'est la Vie can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Check-in at C'est la Vie is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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