Smitsand Holiday home

88 Main Rd, 6666 Witsand, South Africa – Good location - show map

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8.0
Scored 8
Very good
Rated very good
8 reviews

Great "home away from home" feel. We were able to take our dogs with as the property has a fully enclosed garden which is a rare GEM to find!! Close to the beach, shop and river. What an awesome weekend! Thank you!

Rolaine South Africa
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Smitsand Holiday home

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  • Entire home
  • 646 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony

Offering a garden and garden view, Smitsand Holiday home is located in Witsand, 1.2 km from Witsand Beach and 39 km from Star Nation Art Studio. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home with a balcony and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath. 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 features a private entrance. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Witsand, like hiking and walking tours. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and Smitsand Holiday home can arrange a bicycle rental service.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.5
Location
7.9
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  • Rolaine
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great "home away from home" feel. We were able to take our dogs with as the property has a fully enclosed garden which is a rare GEM to find!! Close to the beach, shop and river. What an awesome weekend! Thank you!”
  • Sipho
    South Africa South Africa
    “The indoor fireplace came in handy as the weather turned for the worst. The house has all the small amenities you need to make your stay comfortable. Pet friendly, our cat adjusted quickly to the environment. Located is a friendly neighborhood.”
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.

Managed by Barrys Holiday Accommodation

Company review score: 9.1Based on 238 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

Facilities of Smitsand Holiday home

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 600 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 25. 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

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Smitsand Holiday home 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 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.

FAQs about Smitsand Holiday home

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Smitsand Holiday home. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Smitsand Holiday home is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Smitsand Holiday home can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

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

  • Smitsand Holiday home has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

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

  • Check-in at Smitsand Holiday home is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Smitsand Holiday home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Foot massage
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Hand massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Neck massage
    • Beach
    • Head massage
    • Full body massage

  • Smitsand Holiday home is 950 yards from the centre of Witsand. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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