Grace - a Cape Cod-style family home in Rooi-Els

Welcome to Grace, our family home in Rooi-Els. Grace is a 2-bedroom, Cape Cod style double storey house with stunning sea and mountain views. Enjoy the light, airy open-plan living space upstairs with a well-equipped kitchen, an 8-seater dining room table, and comfortable lounge. Two double doors open out onto the balcony which runs the whole length of the house and is protected from the sun, the wind and the baboons – essential as you’ll discover in Rooi-Els! The space Downstairs you’ll find two ensuite bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed and one with two singles – there is also a sleeper couch and a bathroom upstairs so Grace can easily accommodate 5 people. There's plenty of room downstairs for boogie boards, surfboards and bicycles, and parking in the driveway for up to 3 cars. To make your stay more comfortable there’s also a washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, weber braai and uncapped fibre. Grace is right in the middle of Rooi-Els, 300m from both the main beach and the slipway beach, and even less to the restaurants and café. Rooi-Els is on the doorstep of the Kogelberg Reserve, surrounded by mountains and sea, and home to some amazing wildlife. Aside from the baboons, you can also spot dolphins, whales, otters and rockpools brimming with abundant sealife. This is the perfect place to come for a relaxing weekend with friends, or to spend a holiday with the whole family. Guest access Guests will have the whole house to themselves. Other things to note Beach Take a stroll down to the beach, less than 300m away. The main beach, with its coca-cola water lagoon, is great for bodysurfing while the slipway beach is perfect for a relaxing, gentle dip. Or take a 10-minute drive to pristine Koeel Bay beach, the tidal pools or legendary surf spot at Dappat se Gat. Hikes Perched on the edge of the Koegelberg Nature Reserve, Rooi-Els is a perfect base for exploring. Hike up Hangklip in Pringle Bay for 360 degree views then enjoy some fish & chips at Hake Aways, a favourite with locals. Or visit Harold Porter Botanical Gardens and Leopards Kloof hiking trail, just a short drive away. Wildlife Rooi-Els is blessed with wildlife – baboons, dassies, otters, dolphins, whales and the occasional Cape Leopard. But beware, the baboons are crafty and will take any open window or unlocked car door as an invitation. Or explore the extraordinary sealife in Rooi-Els’ magical rockpools with star fish, anemones and the resident octopus. Shop Do your big shop for the weekend before you arrive – once you get here there are no supermarkets, what a pleasure! But if you run out of any supplies you’ll find a surprisingly well-stocked corner café, with everything from flip-flops to salad stuff. Your nearest ATM and bottle store is 7km away in Pringle Bay, and your nearest petrol station is 25km away in Kleinmond. Gossip Corner Got a hankering for a cappuccino or freshly-baked croissants? Pop next-door to Gossip Corner. They make beautiful bread and have a great supply of deli treats. A great spot for lunch and dinner too. Drummond Arms Every village needs a local pub, and Rooi-Els is no exception. The Drummond Arms makes good value pizzas and crunchy fish and chips, and it’s a great spot to watch the rugby with an ice-cold beer.