Camps Bay Beach Houses

Glen Beach House (2-6br)

This house - which combines a 4-bedroom main house and a 2-bedroom penthouse - is right on the beach. We think it's the pick of the bunch - so book early! The two can be rented together (a staircase links the two) to create a stunning 6-bedroom Beach House.

The Penthouse (2 bedrooms) has a wonderful sense of space, thanks to its high white-painted eaves and open-plan living area. African portraits and coconut shell lampshades remind you that you’re in Cape Town, not Hollywood. Sliding doors open onto an ocean-facing terrace with wicker furniture and cushioned loungers, and round the back lies an eye-catching glass-sided pool. Both bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) have TVs and ensuite bathrooms behind glass screens, with walk-in showers made of creamy marble. The master bedroom at the front won the prize for us - here you can lie back on kingsize cotton sheets and gaze out to sea.

The Main House (4 bedrooms) combines a pristine white palette with feature walls of smooth beach stones. The open-plan living area has huge suede sofas in muted natural tones, and a kitchen island with bar stools. Three of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with frosted glass doors and smooth white pebble walls; the bathroom for the fourth bedroom sits across the landing.

Both are set up for self-catering, with indoor and outdoor dining tables and a well-equipped kitchen (fridge / freezer, dishwasher, microwave) - but note that the Penthouse does not have a conventional oven. Basic provisions are supplied, and there's a supermarket 15 minutes' walk away.

Glen Beach Villas (1-5br)

Just up the hill behind the coastal road are three spectacular 4-5 bedroom villas, great for large families or groups; plus a 1-bedroom apartment nearby, which is perfect for couples.

Villa 1 (5 bedrooms) is on the lowest level of the apartment block, but it still has plenty of light thanks to large sliding windows. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed, sea views and an ensuite with a bathtub and a shower. There are 4 more double bedrooms and 3 further bathrooms, as well as a guest toilet.

Villas 2 and 3 (both 4 bedrooms) are split across the ground and first floors, with Atlantic views and additional balconies looking inland towards Lion's Head. Both have master bedrooms with partitioned sitting areas that can hold an extra bed if needed, plus 3 further bedrooms (most with ensuite bathrooms). Villa 2’s master bedroom is particularly special - its limestone flooring is cool underfoot, while its bathtub and shower are separated from the sleeping area by glass panelling.

The Glen Apartment (1 bedroom) is situated in another building close to the villas. The space is fully open plan, with an ornate - and see-through - room divider separating the living area and bedroom. This is, therefore, the best choice for a couple, though there is a sofabed suitable for up to 2 small children if needed. Guests have access to an outdoor pool (shared with the rest of the apartments in the building), with the beach only a stone's throw away.

The apartment and villas are well equipped for self-catering, with indoor and outdoor dining (indoor only at the apartment) and an open-plan kitchen (fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven, microwave). Basic provisions are supplied, and there's a supermarket 15 minutes walk away.

Bakoven House (4br)

There's also a separate 4-bedroom villa, Houghton Hues, set the other end of Camps Bay just back from Bakoven Beach. We're yet to see it but the photos look stunning: airy living spaces, whitewashed beams, trendy beach hut vibe.

3 double bedrooms in the main house, plus an additional double in the attached garden cottage, make this a fantastic choice for a big family or a group of friends. The house wraps around a decked garden and pool area with views of the sea, perfect for barbecue dinners and easy-going evenings after busy days exploring Camps Bay.

Kids

Children are welcome in all of the properties. Extra beds and travel cots can be provided and a clip-on travel highchair is available (a sturdier highchair and a larger wooden cot can be hired at a reasonable rate if needed).

Best for:

All ages

Family friendly accommodation:

The Penthouse would suit a family of 4 as it has 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin), while larger family groups should opt for the Main House, which has 3 double bedrooms and 1 twin (or book the whole thing, sleeping a total of 12). Both are right on the beach making them good for kids. The villas can sleep up to 10 guests each (in double beds only) and are set back from the beach behind a road. Houghton Hues has 4 double bedrooms and is located away from the other properties, above Bakoven beach.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Glen Beach Villas are in or close to Camps Bay, a 15-minute drive from central Cape Town, South Africa.

By Air
The nearest airport is Cape Town International (30km away). It's served by many international and domestic flights.

From the Airport
The owners offer a transfer service from the airport (request when booking), but most guests hire a car (see below).

By Car
For car hire see our car rental recommendations. It's an easy drive (around 1 hour) from the airport to the Glen Beach. Car parking spaces are available at all properties.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.