Perched on a cliff along the famous Hermanus Cliff Path, this luxurious home offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding fynbos draped hills. The Hemingway House comfortably accommodates up to 15 guests in 5 king ensuite rooms and one bunk room. Inclusive of a private pool, jacuzzi (hot tub), three kitchens, two bars and several indoor and outdoor dining areas - it is the perfect place for large groups. Professionally styled with luxury amenities. The space Clad with natural stone from the area, this enchanting home was built right on the famous Hermanus cliff path which was bestowed the honor of being an UNESCO World Heritage site because of its biodiversity. The home exemplifies ocean and tranquility -- skirted with frilly fynbos and wildflowers and cooled by sea breezes where you can watch the changing tides and whales while lounging in bed. Charmingly built to maximize your experience while you enjoy a gourmet cappuccino in the casual pajama lounge with uninterrupted views of the ocean, or lounge by the pool hidden in a beautiful Tuscan courtyard and shielded from the wind. An imposing outdoor stone fireplace invites long meals, lingering evening conversations and a game of cards. The enchanting interior is cool in the summer with its clay tiled floors, and in the winter, the home is deeply cozy with fires crackling in the home’s eight fireplaces. Natural materials have been used throughout the home, bringing the natural world harmoniously into the home with hand crafted furniture and décor sourced from artisans throughout Africa. Whether you are preparing a meal from locally caught fish or have just awoken in the one of the several ocean facing rooms – your view of breathtaking Walker Bay is unencumbered. Step out onto your private bedroom balcony to take in the salty ocean air or linger in the bathtub with complimentary bath salts, reading a booked plucked from one of the many bookshelves throughout the house. The setting is quite literally jaw dropping – with a backdrop of imposing mountains, and a trail that is dotted with little bays and beaches. This will be a holiday to remember. The home has every creature comfort with six gorgeous bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, three kitchens, two bars and one wine cellar – there is ample room to snack on a boerie roll and swirl an Old Fashioned, or take your time cooking a meal to remember, followed by a nightcap in the cozy wine cellar with the fire burning. During the day, take advantage of the retractable glass doors run the length of the home, opening up onto a wide verandah and pool courtyard. You’ll relive the day in your mind from your gourmet morning coffee sitting on the patio - watching the mist burn off Walker Bay with the pink sunrise, to hearing the chorus of birds come to life in the proteas that surround the property, and picnicking on a hidden sandy beach, or strolling through the nearby galleries and wineries and ending the day in the jacuzzi with a glass of bubbly and stargazing. This contemporary yet comfy and capacious home will restore you. This destination also makes a perfect work retreat with a solar inverter system and high speed internet which ensure that you have connectivity when you need it. Guest access You'll have access to the entire home - every fireplace, ocean facing view, verandah and hidden reading nook. Other things to note Your stay includes daily weekday house service from Violet and Nosipho who will make up your beds and do a quick clean of the kitchens. We want to protect your privacy so Violet and Nosipho will be in and out as quickly as possible. If you would prefer not to have weekday service, please let us know. If you need cleaning on weekends and public holidays, please pre-arrange with the host. Below are the costs for cleaning: Saturday half-day: R400 Sunday half-day: R500 Public holiday: R300 per hour Cold pool and a wood burning hot tub next to the pool.