Villa Paulina Cottage

A self-catering cottage on a quiet close in Myburgh Park, with its own entrance and secure parking. It sleeps up to eight in two bedrooms, each with two double beds and its own bathroom, and all of it is on the ground floor.

Inside it is open-plan under an exposed timber roof: a lounge with a fireplace, a dining table, and a kitchen with an oven, stovetop, microwave and a washing machine. The Wi-Fi is fast enough to work from, and the TV has satellite channels and streaming.

Outside is what the reviews talk about. There is a covered patio with a sofa and an outdoor table, a built-in braai in a sheltered courtyard, and a hot tub on the terrace with loungers beside it. Guests mention the sea views and the jacuzzi.

Main Beach is about nineteen minutes' walk, and the Langebaan gate of the West Coast National Park is three and a half kilometres away. Pauline hosts it herself, and guests name her for the welcome. Rated 9.3, superb, from 49 reviews on Booking.com.

Pets are welcome by arrangement. Send Pauline a date request on this page saying what kind of pet and how big, and she will let you know if yours qualifies. Please ask before booking on Booking.com, whose listing says no pets.

No smoking, no parties, and quiet hours between 23:00 and 05:00.