Pondok

Rustic charm meets contemporary beach house living at this one bedroom beach cottage offering laid back West Coast living at its best. With its white washed walls, bright blue window frames and doors, seconds from the endless stretches of white sandy beach with azure waters, mysterious sunrises with the mist swirling in from the ocean, vivid sunsets and the many excellent eateries in the area, Pondok is the perfect place for a romantic getaway that will linger in the memory forever. The cottage sleeps two with a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, lounge with jetmaster, dining area, WIFI, DSTV full package, enclosed stoep with braai and garden area with sun tanning facilities, bedroom with king-size bed and separate bathroom with shower, toilet and hand basin. A camp cot and high chair available on request. The maximum number of guests for the cottage is TWO which includes adults and children (children under the age of 2 stay for free). Only guests booked allowed on the property - no exceptions unless with prior written permission. The cottage is within walking distance of all of the many excellent restaurants including Wolfgat voted best restaurant in the world (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) The endless stretch of pristine white sandy beach is a mere hop, skip and jump from the cottage. Guest have the exclusive use of the cottage, patio and braai area as well as a covered parking bay. Keys are to be collected from the reception at Mosselbank Self Catering, cnr Mosselbank Road and 1 Trappiesklip Street, Paternoster. Enter through blue door just after reception sign. I will then take you to Pondok and for the duration of your stay I will be but a phone call away. An endless coastline of white-sand beaches, rows of white-washed fishing cottages, a daily flotilla of weather worn fishing boats lugging hauls of fresh seafood, dolphin and whale watching, bird watcher's paradise, a nature reserve with fynbos and succulents and campsite on water's edge, notable heritage sites including the country's only manually controlled lighthouse at Cape Columbine and an ever expanding array of restaurants featuring the (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) World Best Restaurant - Wolfgat - it is no wonder that Paternoster is a sought after tourist destination. Less than two hours drive from Cape Town, Paternoster is surrounded by fields of wheat in winter and glorious carpets of wildflowers in late winter and spring. Paternoster is a relaxing destination for snorkelers, divers, kite surfers, hikers, bikers and kayakers, and foodies are spoilt for choice - the little town boasts excellent restaurants, some right on the beach. Endless stretches of white sand, azure waters, mysterious sunrises with the mist swirling in from the ocean, vivid sunsets together with the many excellent eating establishments in the area makes it a getaway that will linger in the memory forever. The cottage is one minute away from the beach and the famed Voorstrand Restaurant (on the beach) and within walking distance of all of the other restaurants in the area. Paternoster Express has a superb bakery but limited range of groceries / meat so it would be advisable for you to stop on your way to Paternoster either at Woolworths / Checkers / Foodlovers (West Coast Mall) alternatively Pick 'n Pay (off Main Road, Vredenburg) to stock up on provisions. LAUNDRY Paternoster Laundry – Jessica + (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Charlene’s Laundry + (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) WOOD Please bring your own wood which is obtainable from Paternoster Express or the bottle store in St Augustine Road. Ons Braai + (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Lindikhaya has Rooikrans, Kameeldoring, Kaggelhout, Blitz & Matches (Will deliver to your house). SERENITY The main attraction of Paternoster is its peacefulness and serenity. There is an unofficial rule in Paternoster that everyone should be quiet after 22:00 at night. We would appreciate it if you could adhere to this. SECURITY As much as we would like to think that our fishing village is a safe and friendly paradise, we would be failing our duty to you, our valued guests, to not point out that petty theft does happen here when given the opportunity. Criminals target small high value items like wallets, cell phones, iPods, laptops, GPS’s, camera’s and binoculars. The crime is generally not of a violent nature. We strongly advise that all windows and doors are shut and locked in all unoccupied areas of the house. Please ensure that your valuables are put away out of sight eg. in cupboards, drawers etc. Remember to lock and close all shutters as well as to lock and set the alarm when leaving the house. Please be cautious of the crayfish and other street vendors as they are often sent to look for opportunities to commit crime. If you do purchase crayfish, rather do so at the fish market area where no one gets close to your property. Remember that purchasing and being in possession of crayfish outside season is illegal and carries a severe fine. These simple measures should go a long way to safeguarding your personal belongings and possessions. On a positive note, it is very safe to walk and explore Paternoster village and the lovely beaches – even at night.