Ether Cottage
Mountainside holiday rental in Hout Bay
YOUR PRIVATE GETAWAY
IN HOUT BAY
Beautiful north facing cottage with exquisite views and sunsets, positioned high on the mountain, into the ether...
The property overlooks the back of Table Mountain and the beautiful Orangekloof Nature Reserve with gorgeous views.
The cottage is 1.5 km from Constantia Nek with many trendy restaurants and wine farms nearby including Groot Constantia, Constantia Glen, Silvermist, Beau Constantia and Steenberg. Beaches are a short drive away, as are many bars, shops and other attractions.
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Reviews:
“We had an amazing stay at John's place the place looked like pictures and the views was amazing very quiet area. Amazing beds and linen very clean and soft, neat house with everything you need. They were very responsive during our stay and communication was great. Will definitely recommend and stay there again.”
-Yolande (May 2023)
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“John’s place was perfect for our stay. Beautiful surroundings and everything we needed. We would certainly recommend!”
-Katie (April 2023)
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“These guys were fabulous hosts. They have absolutely nailed it. We had a wonderful stay. AMAZING views. Beautiful cottage. Great for a family of 4. Trampoline, pool, jungle gym all put to hard work! We had a wonderful stay. Close to Constantia Glen, and the beach. Thanks to them!”
-Helen Bonny (April 2023)
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“Comfortable stay in a wonderful cottage outside of the hustle and bustle of Hout Bay yet close to amenities. Lovely morning views of the mountains and forest sipping coffee on the outdoor deck. Kids enjoyed the trampoline, trees and rocks to play. Thank you John and Michelle.”
-Johan (April 2023)
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“Wonderful location, easy check in, very nice hosts. Can’t beat these views! Thanks so much!”
-Rosanne (March 2023)
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"Stunning views and great location between Constantia and Hout Bay. The cottage is independent, perfectly clean, well equipped and with a great wifi connection. The communication with John and Michelle was really easy such as the check-in/out procedure. It is the perfect weekend getaway, we will come back with pleasure!"
- Clarisse (November 2022)
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"Nice view & swimming pool, easy to communicate with hosts"
- Gatis (November 2022)
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“A beautiful cottage located in an amazing scenery. Very nice restaurants around that were fit for our kids (5 and 1.5 y/o).”
- Niv (October 2022)
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“Great place , beautiful scenery.”
- Darren (September 2022)
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“Beautiful location. The property was clean and comfortable with stunning views”
- Natasha (March 2022)
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“John is a great host. The check in instructions are super clear and easy and the house is well organized for your stay. Definitely will return. WiFi worked great for work and many zoom calls. Set up great to stay with friends and enjoy the braai and pool.”
- Amber (February 2022)
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“Perfect family property with a lovely pool and fantastic views. The house has everything needed for a short-mid term stay. Plenty of shops nearby and perfectly located for access to Chapmans peak/the coast and Constantia. Great family orientated hosts”
- David (January 2022)
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"Such a lovely spot! Beautiful views and lots of amenities. Would definitely return!"
- Nine (December 2021)
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"Lovely house with stunning views in a peaceful location. The hosts were very accommodating and even put a Christmas tree for us in the house. Well equipped kitchen. Thanks for. Great stay."
- Clare (December 2021)
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"What a little gem. The cottage is in a breathtaking location and the view of the surrounding mountains feels like a hug from heaven. The cottage is very comfortable, with all the basics and the little personal touches made us feel like we were home. Loved the view from every bedroom, even the bathroom. Centrally located. We loved it."
- Cat (December 2021)
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"Absolutely spotless and wonderful location"
- Andrew (November 2021)
"This cozy home has a view straight out of a fairy tale. Very safe and secure location. The hosts provided great tips for things to check out in the surrounding area. I loved sipping tea on the back porch each morning and evening."
- Shaun (October 2021)
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"Lovely cottage with beautiful view of Berg. Host is responsive and nice people! Very clean"
- Nyamaa (August 2021)
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"We had a wonderful stay at Johns and Michelle's AirBnB. Everything was perfect and we enjoyed the silence, the view and the nature around. The place was perfect for our little family and we felt very welcome and comfortable. Thank you!"
- Susanne and Kent (August 2021)
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"Lovely cottage, so clean and neat and we were very comfortable there. It's located in a beautiful area and has a stunning view of the mountain from the patio. Shops are close by and main attractions are a short drive away. We had a wonderful, relaxing time there."
- Corinne (July 2021)
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"Very neat and well equipped place to stay and the location is perfect. We enjoyed our stay very much."
- Barendina (June 2021)
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"Magical place with great views and a homely feel."
- Jesse (May 2021)
"If you are looking for a peaceful and restful stay then this place is for you."
- Nigel (January 2021)
"Super cozy house with spectacular views! Best holiday in ages!"
- Nadine (January 2021)
“Such a brilliant space and the best views in Hout Bay, looking out over the nature reserve at the back of Table Mountain. No better view to have with your morning coffee or evening drinks! We had access to the garden and pool and our kids loved that, as well as having John and Michelle’s boys to play with. The cottage has everything you need and although the kitchen is small, it was perfect. Super comfy beds with great linen. All in all, an amazing cottage! Would come back anytime!!”
- Mary (February 2020)
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"We really loved staying at Ether Cottage! It is a beautiful place in a quiet and safe surrounding. We enjoyed the beautiful views, the patio, garden, pool and braai. Even load shedding (which is common in South Africa) was not a big issue due to candles & torches being provided. We are traveling with a baby and this place was just perfect for us. Michelle & John even provided us with a travel cot which our baby boy loved very much :-) They are great hosts and easy to communicate with. We can definitely recommend Ether Cottage and would come back any time."
- Andreas (February 2020)
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“Wir konnten eine Woche diese wundervolle Unterkunft genießen. Großartige ruhige Lage mit einem traumhaften Blick auf die Berge, schöner Garten und eine liebevoll eingerichtete Wohnung. Wir hatten alles was wir brauchten. Danke!”
- Stephanie, Germany (January 2020)
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“Location is great, chalet very cosy, everything in order. Wish we could have stayed longer”
- Anton (December 2019)
“This is a cozy, stylish cottage close to both Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch gardens.”
- Lauren (November 2019)
“Great stay!”
- Jan (November 2019)
“A really nice place to stay. Recommended for families.”
- Jonas (November 2019)
“The cottage is in a stunning setting surrounded by mountains and wild land. The yard is perfect for kids and inside is stylish and comfortable. Michelle and John are great hosts!”
- Jennifer (July 2019)
“A very cozy and clean cottage, with a more than amazing view. John and Michelle were great hosts!”
- Vincenzo (April 2019)
“Wonderful place!”
- Filip (April 2019)
“What a gem. Stylish decorated with everything you need in a cottage. The setting and views are amazing!”
- Morgan, Hoylake, United Kingdom (April 2019)
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“We had a great time with our kids. The location of the accommodation is really nice and the view on the Table Mountain massive is worth the trip alone. Michelle and John have provided us a great place to stay. Thanks again. Come again.”
- René, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (March 2019)
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“The best of everything!”
Margareta, Stockholm, Sweden (March 2019)
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“Hospitality and responsiveness, Michelle and John will make every effort to have a good time at home. For lovers of nature, the house is located in a haven of peace with a view to cut the breath.”
- Fanny, Paris, France (February 2019)
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“It was a great pleasure staying at the Ether Cottage. We will definitely recommend it further - especially to families! Super clean and very professional with a very good taste for interior design.”
- Thorsten, Cologne, Germany (February 2019)
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“The interior is even better than expected and the mountain views are sensational! Everything we needed was supplied — can’t wait to return for another visit!”
- Jessica, Toronto, Canada (February 2019)
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We loved to stay at this perfect accommodation in Houtbay . Its even better than we aspect it to be. John and Michelle are great host and made sure everything was perfect for us.
- Nanna, Amsterdam, Netherlands (January 2019)
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“We can highly recommend this cottage and Michelle and John were perfect hosts. The cottage is beautiful and well equipped with a wonderful view.”
- Sandra, Frankfurt, Germany (January 2019)
"The house and its location are fantastic. A very nice view with a lovely garden. Welcoming reception and enough information about activities and sights the area."
-Gerben, Holten, Netherlands (January 2019)
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"Book this spot now! A superb cottage with beautiful views of Orange Kloof. Great location and close to everything you could need for a holiday in Cape Town. The hosts are lovely & very accommodating. Thank you so much Michelle and John!"
Georgina, Cape Town, South Africa (January 2019)
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