301 Neptune Isle

Neptune Isle is a mere 15 km outside of Cape Town's city centre and yet it feels far away from the world. Located right on the beach at the gateway to the West Coast coastal route, this area is more like a holiday town than a city suburb. Visitors can spend a day exploring the busy city life and then retreat back to Neptune Isle to truly experience why Cape Town has been dubbed "slaapstad" or "sleepy town".

Nothing beats falling asleep to the sound of the ocean - whether you're travelling for business or pleasure. Milnerton is a long stretch of white beach from where the most famous pictures of Table Mountain are usually taken. This area is a lot less busy than the often chaotic beaches of the Atlantic Seaboard and visitors can enjoy long walks while watching incredible sunsets that illuminate the famous mountain in the distance.

Although peaceful and quiet, the area offers a vast range of entertainment; Lagoon Beach Hotel, located right next door to Neptune Isle, offers a lovely cocktail bar right on the beach, while Zorba's Greek Restaurant and Bar is practically across the road. For golf enthusiasts, the Milnerton Golf Course is just 5 km away, while shoppers can indulge in some spending at Paddocks Shopping Centre.

The self-catering apartment is more like a family home, fully equipped with what you would expect your own home to have, from elegant glassware and crockery to games for the children. The bedrooms and the large open-plan kitchen and living room area all take advantage of location, enjoying impressive views of the ocean and Robben Island. It is also perfect for entertaining; the kitchen is large and a dish washing machine takes care of the pesky details of home cooking, while a large balcony with a private barbecue area is ideal for a good South African braai with uninterrupted ocean views. Three of the bedrooms are en-suite, while the main bedroom has the added bonus of 270-degree views of the ocean and the mountain, with Robben Island in the distance.