Date : 17th January 2008
Reviewer : Michelle le Roux, East London, South Africa

I decided to spend a week in Cape Town during my December 2007 vacation break. I found De Waterkant Cottages on the internet and was really impressed by their website. My son (aged 1 1/2) and I flew to Cape Town on the 28th December 2007 and stayed at one of De Waterkant Cottages (75 Loader Street) till the 3rd January 2008.

The photographs on the website did not do justice to the actual cottage. The cottage had beautiful furnishings, decor, and everything I could need was thought of and provided for. The view from the deck was also amazing! The cottage was also very child friendly as the decor was tasteful but not cluttered with lots of things that children could break.

The staff were also wonderful, friendly and helpful. They had already set up a camping cot for my son even though I forgotten to request this, I also made use of their baby sitting services on the 31st December 2007.

The location is also ideal as the cottage is situated in its own little village that has coffee shops and restaurents withing walking distance from the cottage. The waterfront is also approx. 5 min drive away.

My son and I had a wonderful relaxing time and I definately will return for future vacations and recommend this accommodation for both locals and tourists.

Michelle le Roux

On a recent visit to Cape Town my husband and I stayed at one of the private townhomes that make up the De Waterkant Cottages. Specifically we stayed at #80 Waterkant Street and were exceptionally pleased with the accomodation and felt that the pictures and description online did not do it justice (I think they have since updated the website with more details and pictures). It is a multi level home with beautiful furnishings, comfortable bed, soft sheets, full kitchen, private courtyard with an outdoor shower and koi pond, huge bedside tub and a rooftop patio with great views! Although we arrived exhausted after almost 24 hours of travelling we had a ball discovering all the delights of this beautiful home. In planning our trip we had deliberated between staying at the Waterfront in a chain hotel recommended by other travellers or just staying away from the touristy areas and go with a B&B. Then we came across the website for DeWaterkant Cottages and although it's not really a B&B (but they do offer a breakfast option) we are so glad that we chose to stay there. It was close to everything and we could walk to numerous restaurants/shops in the area. The neighborhood is safe and charming and Tobin & Richard, the proprietors, were incredibly helpful in their recommendations on places to eat. We would highly recommend DeWaterkant Cottages as a place to stay in Cape Town whether you are there for 1 night or a week.....why stay at a hotel where all rooms look the same when you can stay in a place that has all the comforts of home and at a great price to boot!!

A most memorable stay, Stunning cottage and a very good representation of the website. Staff very attentive . They even sorted out nibbles on our deck for us one night!! Some building work at the moment in the area but that should soon be over. Will def. be back. Thanks to Tobin and his staff!