The Oystercatcher

This self catering beach house is perched on the magnificent cliffs of De Kelders in the shark diving and whale watching hub of Gansbaai. De Kelders is renowned for some of the best land based whale watching in the world during August to November. The whales come so close to the cliff edge that you will hear them breathing inside the house! The house is located in the second row from beachfront with ocean views and within a short walking distance of the pristine Walker Bay nature/marine reserve with white sandy beaches and large open caves of archaeological interest. Six people are accommodated in three bedrooms, each with crisp white linen. The rooms have queen size, double and two single beds respectively. There are two bathrooms, one with a shower and the other with a bath. All linen and towels are provided. A built in braai on the patio, large colour TV - please bring your own DSTV card, cosy fireplace, and double lock-up garages further ensures a comfortable stay. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, conventional oven, fridge/freezer and all other utensils. There is a games room with table tennis. A beautiful hiking trail in front of the house winds along the rugged, fynbos lined cliffs overlooking the ocean. Visit nearby Kleinbaai Harbour (10km away) to participate in great white shark cage diving, boat based whale watching or pleasure cruises to the seal colony at Dyer Island. We are situated 180km from Cape Town, 40km from Hermanus and 5km from Gansbaai Town where fresh line fish is always available at the active harbour. Please note that no smoking inside house, or pets are allowed.

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Reviews

"a good family place"

07 September 2015

"we thoroughly enjoyed our stay for a weekend. great weather helped by a few southern right whales and an orca."
"Fabulous!"

20 July 2014

"We have just returned home from a fabulous stay at The Oyster Catcher. The house is warm and inviting, spacious and fully equipped for a big family. Thank you for a hassle free weekend!"
"Enjoyed it"

02 May 2013

"We enjoyed our stay of a week. I understand we were "lucky" with the weather! Good place to relax - would be ideal for a family holiday with easy access to the shore as well as table tennis and TV for "not so nice weather days""
"Whale of a time"

26 September 2009

"Very spacious and neat accommodation. Lots of space for 3 and 5 year old boys to ride on strider riders when not out exploring. Very thankful for no smoking in house. Very quiet and safe area. Had a "Whale" of a time and saw many Whales. Will definitely be back. The Safarinow.com team where excellent. Thank you for a wonderful stay."
"Highly recommended."

17 August 2009

"Wonderful house, great location, well equipped."
"Very good"

24 October 2008

"Lovely spacious and neat house in a wonderful setting."
"Most enjoyable"

14 July 2008

"Thank you very much for the use of your house.It was a most enjoyable weekend.Got just what we wanted and more. Will be back again soon. "
"Our stay at Oystercatcher"

12 May 2007

"A really lovely house, very secure area, nice people live around this area.The house is super clean, and tastefully decorated, there is loads of space, the kids fell in love with the table tennis room!I have never slept as well as I did at the Oystercatcher!There are fantastic views from the verandah.We wish we had planned to stay longer there!"
"Stunning!A beautiful place to stay!"

11 February 2007

"We stayed here for 2 days, and it was a great base for exploring the area.The house is beautiful and in a very quiet location off the main streets, and has the most stunning views across the sea to Hermanus.Michael is incredibly friendly and helpful.A few metres from the house is a beautiful beach cove too.Very comfortable accommodation, with great facilities - including a ping pong table - and very friendly local dogs!We will be back during whale season for sure!"
"Excellent"

22 March 2006

"We had a wonderful and relaxing time. The place was lovely and clean very comfortable beds. Value for money and we will definitly book to stay there again. Thanks you"
"Feel at home"

31 January 2006

"Lovely spacious home with all the home comforts and a lovely view from the lounge area. The open plan living area allowed us to chat while cooking/ watching tv /reading.The kitchen could use a few more utensils (ie wooden spoon) and pans but the basics were there. The bedrooms are gorgeous and beds are firm and comfortable. We had many barbeques (braais) on the sundrenched porch (stoep).The friendly neighbour across the road gave many tips on what we could do and we did the following:-We drove via Stanford to the dunes and walked to Hermanus (took 3 hours) via the beach (7 hour round trip).-snorkelled in the pools near the coffee shop.-The kelp has an abundance of sea life. -We had regular walks into the nature reserve and investigating the caves.-Marine boat tour to shark alley from nearby kleinbaai-Visited all the pearly beaches, bays, lighthouses and lagoons in the vicinity-Our 4x4 gave us the freedom to venture a bit more than than normal vehicles."
"Oystercatcher, De Kelders"

01 November 2005

"The house is really neat and spacious. Best of all is that we got to do whale watching without leaving the house!"
"Relaxing weekend"

10 October 2005

"The break was great and the house very quiet. The birds were wonderful! Thanks for a wonderful stay."
"Wonderful!"

20 September 2005

"We were very impressed with the house, including view, equipment, cleanliness and beds.The area was very quiet, and we saw whales several times from the patio and from the couch!Very, very good value for money.The sarariNow.com team was excellent."
"Very Happy"

05 July 2005

"We really really enjoyed our stay at the Oystercatcher.It truly is a stunning place and we will definitely visit again in the near future. Overall experience: Absolutely stunning place with very nice views · The place is in immaculate condition and very hygienic and clean (always important)·The service from everybody was great·We thought it was very good value for money, not too sure what the prices will be like in season though · The SafariNow service was very professional as well · All in all we were very happy, thanks. "
"A True Gem"

20 June 2005

"Very spacious, neat and cozy accommodation. Crisp white sheets and comfortable beds were an added bonus. Some breath-taking and memorable views of the ocean. Will definitely visit again!Suggestion - Possible allowance made for smoking in side-entrance 'games' room in winter..."
"A True Gem"

20 June 2005

"Very spacious, neat and cozy accommodation. Crisp white sheets and comfortable beds were an added bonus. Some breath-taking and memorable views of the ocean. Will definitely visit again!Suggestion - Possible allowance made for smoking in side-entrance 'games' room in winter..."
"More than a weekend's worth"

26 May 2005

"Spacious, uncluttered and very comfortable. A lovely beach house. The surroundings are peaceful and the view magnificent. Perfect place for kids, no traffic and very safe."
"More than a weekend's worth"

26 May 2005

"Spacious, uncluttered and very comfortable. A lovely beach house. The surroundings are peaceful and the view magnificent. Perfect place for kids, no traffic and very safe."