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Reviews of The Cove

56 Simon's Town Rd, Fish Hoek, 7975 Fish hoek, South Africa

#14 of 20 Holiday rentals in Fish hoek

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Review score

Based on 33 apartment reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    9.0
    Best place to refresh
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The checkin process, I struggled to get hold of the caretaker to checkin.

    The views and walking distance to the beach, the welcome wine

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely place to rest in the Winelands

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The Cove is a fabulous place to stay! My friends and I had a bit of a reunion/holiday and The Cove was perfect for us. Joan met us on arrival, told us everything we needed to know, and made us feel quite at home. The house was so beautiful, and the view was so stunning that we thought we might never leave the room! But we did see the sights, and The Cove is in a great location from which to see the sights of Cape Town. I will definitely be back!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The barbecue facility wasn't working at all as we were expecting from what we've read on site. However, the flat has a big stove in the kitchen that made it okay for us.

    The flat is spacious and airy, with sea view, it was really nice. My kids enjoyed it. The location is just a few minutes' walk to the beach.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The couches in the living room are finished and is not comfortable to sit on.

    The view!!!!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Everything, the view, the cleaniness, comfort.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the beach, the penguins at boulders, the wineries at Constantia and the cape of good Hope. Nice and quite location but close to all the sights.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    8.0
    Great location near Fish Hoek beach with nice accommodations
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were a party of 11 and so booked the 2 apartments. This worked well. Very roomy and nicely laid out. The rooms were very nice but not luxurious. certainly perfect for a beach holiday. The owners were very accommodating. The stairs were quite steep but there was a funicular for luggage.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    10
    We loved our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breathtaking views Home away from home

    What a beautiful holiday home

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We absolutely loved the stay at The Cove. The most amazing views and stunning facilities.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    8.0
    if you can find any fault - the stunning view made up for everything!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    all the steps to get to the property

    the view was fantastic!!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

    10
    Perfect place to watch the sunrise and sunset
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was incredible and Joan and Gift were lovely and helpful!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Fantastic accommodation, fantastic location.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2022

    8.0
    comfortable shared area, beautiful views. quaint funicular, property very tired and could be cleaner. concerns about cle
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    security was worrying - only one front door lock worked. one bedroom window couldn’t close. we weren’t warned about the fact that loads of people walked past down the side of the property. kitchen - water filter was mouldy, ants on work surfaces when we arrived, cutlery drawer was really dirty, one of the drawers was broken. Twin beds extremely uncomfortable.

    the view was fantastic. the funicular was fun. master bedroom was nice. 2nd bedroom was nice although bathroom and shower not lit suitably

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2021

    9.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the amount of stairs to get to the top apartment with no access to the funicular.

    The location and views were splendid. the apartment is fully fitted with everything one needs and it was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2021

    9.0
    Extremely comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed with amazing views across the bay!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing…

    It was self catering. Location was stunning!! Would go there again. Host were extremely accommodating as we had to change our dates without any extra cost!!

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The house was tired and needed sprucing up. The paint was peeling off walls/ceiling in places, the bath plug leaked and there was a lack of bins in bathrooms. There was a mix of cooking utensils in the kitchen, some that should be thrown out because they are so old. There was a blind on the one window where the sun shone in the morning. A further blind would be good for the other window as it is too bright. We were asked not to open certain windows as they would fall off. We were told that there would be a refurbishment later that year. We had a car rental, but the house's garage was being rented out to someone else for a couple of weeks and we had to park just off the street which was difficult to get to as the person renting the garage parked in front of the garage, not in it- one of our hubcaps was stolen.

    Beautiful view of Fish Hoek. There was an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining room that could cater for a large number of people. The house has an impressive history.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not 1 matching wine glass. No champagne glasses. This was quite disappointing , given the standard of the rest of the accommodation.

    Spectacular view over False Bay, framed by mountains; a great setting opposite Jager's Walk . Could use the garage for the rented car, which was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    7.0
    Despite the security and maintenance concerns, we had a good trip and the view amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The upstairs and mid floor apartments are not adequately insulated from one another from a sound proofing and security perspective. The 6 of us were on the mid floor apartment and we did have disturbed sleep due to noise from the upstairs guests. The apartment is also generally quite tired and in need of some preventative maintenance (such as toilets, windows, and doors).

    It is spacious and well equipped with a good view and central location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The customer experience provided by the host

    The venue

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Upkeep - maintenance could be better

    Good Location with wonderful views

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

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