Summary:
Must love cats!! <3
Location: 5 minutes from Simon's Town, 45 minutes from CBD
Ideal for: Adventurous couples, digital nomads
Features:
- Intimate apartment for 2
- Open-plan kitchen & lounge w/ indoor fireplace
- work space in the lounge w/ office chair & WIFI 93mbps
- Private pool deck w/ built-in braai
- Romantic bedroom w/ electric blanket & en-suite
- Seamless indoor-outdoor living w/ stacking doors
- perfect for longer stays
(must climb stairs to and from bedroom)
@aircnc_ct
The Space:
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Welcome to The Boho Cave: a cozy apartment for 2, in the heart of the South Peninsula in Cape Town
Discover this cozy, boho-themed apartment that offers couples and digital nomads a comfortable retreat. The open kitchen/lounge features a wood-burning fireplace and opens up completely to a private deck with a built-in braai area and private plunge pool.
The well-equipped kitchen includes a medium-sized fridge, Nespresso machine, kettle, toaster, portable induction stovetop, and a mobile air fryer mini oven, ensuring a decent meal can be made. The lounge area provides a smart TV with Netflix and YouTube access and a wood-burning fireplace. Reliable, fast Wi-Fi and a UPS ensure uninterrupted connectivity during load-shedding.
Descend the stairs to the cave-style bedroom with its ambient lighting, creating a peaceful atmosphere for our guests. It offers built-in cupboards, an ensuite bathroom with a large shower, and a queen bed dressed in soft, 100% cotton linens and plush towels. Find us on social @welcomemountaingem or @aircnc_ct
We live on the property and have another Airbnb unit (The Gem) but it's all completely seperate from this unit including the entrance. The pool is private. There is off-street parking available for 1 vehicle.
The apartment is suitable for work from home as it has a dedicated desk space in the lounge. Should another desk be needed, please let us know and we can arrange that prior to arrival.
Long stay discounts:
-7 days or more: 15% off
-28 days or more: 37% off
(for longer stays, please message us!)
Smoking allowed on the deck / outside areas only. We are 420 friendly.
Please no 3rd party bookings unless you are an authorised company booking for employees as per the terms and conditions of Airbnb.
Please note accessibility to the bedroom via stairs only.
Want to surf but didn't bring a board? We have a longboard available for hire. Please enquire upon booking.
Travel Times to popular destinations:
- 45 minutes from Cape Town
- 15 minutes to trendy Kalk Bay
- 10 minutes to Boulders Beach Penguins & Simons Town
- 30 minutes to Cape Point
- 20 minutes to Chapmans Peak drive (gorgeous sunsets)
- 5 pristine beaches between 5 - 15 minutes away
-----Fish Hoek beach: long walks and swimming
-----Glencairn beach: surfing & kite-surfing with a great tidal pool to the side
-----Longbeach: very flat so perfect for SUPping, kayaking, learning to scuba dive and to just relax
-----WatersEdge: a secret beach! Great for swimming as it's surround by a reef and it's very sheltered from winds.
-----Windmill beach: great for snorkeling and diving
Please note the following:
the area is a quiet neighbourhood surrounded by nature and as such we have to request that you please respect the neighbours of Welcome Glen. No loud music and shouting after 11pm on weekends and 9pm in the week would be greatly appreciated.
Guest Access:
You have the entire guest suite to yourself which includes a private entrance and a private deck/pool area. There is off-street parking for one vehicle.
The Neighborhood:
We have a very quiet, safe neighborhood with plenty of hills and nature. We do live up in the mountains so we do get baboons. Please keep all doors and windows closed and locked when you are not around and be on the look out when the dogs start barking excessively.
Getting Around:
Uber has changed in that it has become more difficult to get an Uber to our local store and back. It would remain advisable to have a hired vehicle if you are not local. Groceries can be delivered with ease and we have great local transport services should you choose NOT to hire a car. It is advised to plan and book these services in advance.
Other Things to Note:
South Africa is experiencing frequent blackout's due to Loadshedding from our national energy provider. Please download the Eskomsepush app and save Zone 8, Simons Town before your visit. We do have UPS devices on all our internet routers and we are in the process of installing an inverter to keep the lights on during these periods.
Please remember we do live in a neighborhood: a stay at Welcome Glen Mountain Gem is a stay with the locals. We request that you please respect the quiet nature of the area: no loud music and shouting after 11pm on the weekends (Friday / Saturday) and after 9pm in the week (Sunday - Thursday). Your cooperation in the matter would be greatly appreciated. We also have another unit on the same level as your lounge area so please keep music and the TV to a respectable level.
Your rate includes the following:
- 1 bag of wood for the braai area (more available at R90 a large bag)
- 1 bag of wood for the fireplace (more available at R90 a large bag)
- a couple of firestarters for both the braai and the fireplace
- a pack of blitz
- a small milk, tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper.
(Please note due to the self catering nature of this property, amenities will not be replenished during your stay. You are welcome to purchase should you run out.)
Nespresso pods are available at R95 for a sleeve of 10. Blue Door Coffee Roasters pack of 25 available for R195 - payment required prior to arrival.
We accept cards or cash.
Due to the nature of the construction of the building, it can get loud when the rain POURS down. Normal gentle rain is not too loud. Earplugs can be provided if you find the noise too intrusive.
Due to the nature of the area (mountain), we do have baboons and other wild animals come down from time to time. This does set the neighbourhood dogs off but we do have a tight network in the community and we do communicate to owners if the dogs get out of hand.
Interaction with Guests:
We live on the property and are available at all times. We love to socialize if guests want to join us for a glass of wine but we do provide privacy for guests who would like to do their own thing.
