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Shades at Mary-Jean

Self-catering St Helena Bay · Western Cape

About

Four-bedroom self-catering beach accommodation in Britannia Bay on South Africa's West Coast, 90 minutes from Cape Town, with direct beach access and ocean views.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: one queen with en-suite and balcony, two doubles, one 3/4 bed with en-suite, sleeping 4–7 guests. Open-plan living with dining and lounge, fully equipped kitchen, built-in braai. Ground floor bedroom recommended for families with young children.

Facilities

Fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Netflix and streaming services, wine barrel splash bath or wood-fired hot tub, WiFi, inverter backup power, and alarm system. Bedlinen and towels included. Pet-friendly (maximum 2 pets with prior arrangement). Child-friendly with safety gates available.

Location & Surroundings

Ninety minutes from Cape Town on white sandy beach in a working fishing village with year-round whale and dolphin visits. Water sports include surfing, diving, kayaking, and kite surfing. Attractions nearby: Five Bay Trail coastal walk, West Coast Fossil Park, Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, and local art galleries.

House Rules

Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

First floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom and balcony access.

Queen x 1

Upstairs Double Bedroom

First floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

Double x 1

Downstairs Double Bedroom

Ground floor bedroom with separate bathroom.

Double x 1

Downstairs Three-Quarter Bedroom

Ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom and three-quarter bed.

Location

Address

Britannia Bay, St. Helena Bay, Western Cape

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Features

90 Minutes From Cape Town Second Row From Beach Pet-friendly (maximum 2 Pets With Prior Arrangement) Safety Gates Available 1.2-metre Perimeter Wall Ground Floor Bedroom Suitable For Families With Young Children Netflix, Showmax, And Prime Video 4-hour Inverter Capacity During Loadshedding

Activities

Hiking Swimming Whale Watching Bird Watching Surfing Horse Riding Scuba Diving Snorkeling Beach Walks Kayaking Dolphin Watching Kite Surfing Crayfish Diving Coastal Walking Underwater Photography

Amenities

Wi-Fi Balcony Kitchen TV Inverter Backup Power Bedlinen Solar Geyser

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