Arrecife is a charmingly decorated and spacious two bedroom apartment situated on Kalk Bay’s vibrant seafront. The name ‘Arrecife’ comes from the word ‘reef’ in Spanish and was chosen for the apartment’s amazing view over the famed Kalk Bay reef, loved by surfers for its excellent waves and by whale spotters for the uninterrupted view of whales playing just beyond the breakers.
The apartment is situated just 2 minutes walk from the heart of Kalk Bay, a charming fishing village, famous for its bohemian restaurants and bars, fantastic antique and book shops, art galleries and specialty...
Arrecife is a charmingly decorated and spacious two bedroom apartment situated on Kalk Bay’s vibrant seafront. The name ‘Arrecife’ comes from the word ‘reef’ in Spanish and was chosen for the apartment’s amazing view over the famed Kalk Bay reef, loved by surfers for its excellent waves and by whale spotters for the uninterrupted view of whales playing just beyond the breakers.
The apartment is situated just 2 minutes walk from the heart of Kalk Bay, a charming fishing village, famous for its bohemian restaurants and bars, fantastic antique and book shops, art galleries and specialty food stores. It is less than a 1 minute walk to Dale Brook tidal pool and a quiet white sand beach with a fresh water shower. For those who love to walk, the hills around Kalk Bay offer good hiking.
Less than 40 minutes from central Cape Town, the location provides the perfect base to explore the South Peninsula, the rest of Cape Town and the Cape Winelands. The world famous Cape Point nature reserve is just a 30 minute drive away and scuba diving, water sports, fishing, caving, boat trips and golf courses are all available nearby.
Arrecife self-catering apartment is the perfect place to stay. People who come for just a few days often fall in love with the beauty of the location and the laid back and friendly atmosphere of Kalk Bay and end up returning year after year. We know you’ll enjoy your stay!
The main bedroom has a double bed, cupboard and dressing table with mountain and sea views. The second bedroom has two three-quarter beds, cupboard and chest of drawers with a sea view. Both bedrooms are decorated in a colorful and yet clean and stylish way. Pure cotton sheets, blankets, duvets and pillows are provided. The bathroom has a shower, hand basin and toilet. Large and small cotton towels are provided.
The kitchen and living room are open plan creating a relaxed and hassle-free ambience. The kitchen has an electric hob, oven, fridge and microwave and has sufficient crockery, cutlery and glassware for eight people should you wish to entertain. The counter between the kitchen and lounge has six comfortable cane chairs and is an ideal place to chat and share a bottle of wine whilst cooking supper. The living room has magnificent views with floor-to-ceiling windows and a French door opening onto the balcony. The furnishings are colorful, cosy, and comfortable, decorated with a collection of artifacts and furniture picked up on the owners’ travels.
The living room opens out onto a large balcony that overlooks the sea and the reef after which the apartment is named. The balcony is furnished with an Indonesian wooden table and eight chairs. There are also two long benches with comfy cushions to relax on. The balcony is the perfect setting for a traditional South African custom; the braai or barbeque. From the balcony, you have amazing views of the surrounding mountains and sea views all the way from Muizenberg beach, through the whole of False Bay right up to Kalk Bay’s picturesque fishing harbor where you can see the small brightly colored fishing trawlers coming and going. August until November are ideal months for watching Southern Right whales right from the balcony.
The apartment is serviced weekly. A more frequent service will be arranged, if required. The apartment is equipped with a washing machine and ironing facilities. Weekly laundering of bedding and towels is included.
Kalk Bay is a quiet village with regard to crime but for extra safety access to the upper floors of the apartment block is controlled through a locked gate and intercom system. An additional metal gate secures entrance to the apartment itself.
Parking is available both in the street outside the apartment or in a guarded parking area between the apartment and the sea.
Regret, no pets allowed
No television in the apartment (except by prior arrangement)
Banks, a Post Office, 7-11, laundry, petrol stations and a large grocery store are located 5 minutes drive away in the town of Fish Hoek. A Woolworths, Spar and Pick ’n Pay can be found a 10 minute drive away in Muizenberg and Lakeside. Kalk Bay train station, from where you can catch a train to the end of the line in Simonstown or in the other direction to Cape Town central station, is just a 2 minute walk from the apartment.
