Grace

A wonderful holiday house, that combines a perfect location, and a beautiful, coastal village.

Grace is our family beach house in Rooi Els. We would like to share her with you all. As you know she is filled with family pics and mementos. Please treat her gently and leave a light footprint. Look forward to seeing you.

9 Harveya road, Rooi Els

Western Cape

"Grace is comfortable, light and bright...

... with a lovely deck upstairs off the living area where you can enjoy a beautiful, expansive sea view and catch glimpses of the enormous waves crashing above the rooftops while you sip champagne and enjoy reading on the couch or cooking on the weber".

says Andre from Gordon's Bay

"Chasing away the smallest shadows from your being and allowing natural joy back in again..."

The big windows and sliding doors off the main living area upstairs and the 2 bedrooms downstairs let in all that bright and beautiful light and fresh seaside air, chasing away the smallest shadows from your being and allowing natural joy back in again.

Ruth from Somerset West

Rooiels Offers

Do short, easy walks around Rooi Els, especially to the beautiful beach very close by and the cute, well stocked little shop and the very lively pub across the road.

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.

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.

Drummond Arms

Every village needs a local pub, and Rooi-Els is no exception. The Drummond Arms makes great pizzas and crunchy fish and chips, and it’s a great spot to watch the rugby with an ice-cold beer.

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.

Shop

Do you 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.

Nearby Attractions

Harold Porter Botanical Gardens

The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden covers almost 200 ha between mountain and sea, in the heart of the Cape Fynbos region within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve to the east of Cape Town,

Stony Point Nature Reserve Penguin Colony

Located in the quaint coastal town of Betty's Bay in the Overberg, the Stony Point Nature Reserve is home to a unique colony of African Penguins.

Leopard's Kloof Hiking Trail

Also known as the Oudebosch, this beautiful hike starts in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, a lost valley in the middle of the Cape mountains, one of Cape Nature's most beautiful protected area.

What our guests say

Our average visitor rating is 4.8 / 5

We came back from our stay at Grace completely refreshed and rejuvenated. It was amazing to be able to do short walks around Rooiels and enjoy a book on the deck. Mary crept right into our hearts as a warm and kind hostess, leaving us already planning our next trip back.

Andre', Cape Town, South Africa

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This is a very comfortable home which is well situated in the village. We felt extremely safe because the property has an electric fence around the house which keeps the baboons from entering the home. Rooi Els is a magical place to relax, refresh and rejuvenate.

Debbie, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Perfect beach house with everything you need. Location is ideal and very easy, short walk to the beach. Spacious living area and well equipped kitchen. Mary was a fantastic host- always quick to respond to messages and very friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

Mark & Lee-Ann, Cape Town, South Africa

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The kids said it was the best holiday they'd had. 5 mins walk to the beach, building sand-castles and playing in the Rooi-els lagoon each day. Mary was a great host. The house was spacious, with a great open-plan living area upstairs and balcony.

Rory, Johannesburg, South Africa

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We had such a lovely weekend staying at Grace. Rooiels is so relaxing and with such lovely views from the house, we did not want to leave! We will definitely go again. Mary was so friendly and welcoming and made us feel right at home.

Vernita, Cape Town, South Africa

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Amazing house with everything you need to get away and enjoy the unspoilt beauty of Rooi-Els. We were really impressed. Stunning house and beautiful surroundings.

Adele, Centurion, South Africa

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Mary is a warm, welcoming host and her house is just the same! Lovely, open plan holiday living and the kitchen is great for cooking big meals with amazing views...

Emily, Cape Town, South Africa

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Our stay was lovely, we had a small issue and Mary helped us immediately, the place itself is beautiful!

Tracy-Lee, Cape Town, South Africa

Good value for money and relatively close to the beach. Clean and comfortable base to relax after exploring the area.

Colin, Greytown, South Africa

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Beautiful view, wonderful host, comfortable home. definitely a place worth visiting. Host even wished me on my birthday.

Jude, Cape Town, South Africa

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Mary is a wonderful and attentive host. Her house is very homely, neat and well kept. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to anyone considering her beautiful home

Llewelyn, Cape Town, South Africa

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Beautiful view and stunning hikes. Lots to do and see. Lovely house..

Colleen, Cape Town, South Africa

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We had a lovely stay.

Maresa, Cape Town, South Africa

We had a lovely weekend! Will definitely be back!

Elisma, Cape Town, South Africa

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...a fantastic breakaway

Sharmila, Cape Town, South Africa

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Quiet and peaceful.

Este, Bloemfontein, South Africa

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Delightful hostess, great value for money.

Manuel, Cape Town, South Africa

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Great value for money. Lovely stoep area. Sea views.

Liesel, Cape Town, South Africa

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Exactly as described in the listing. Mary is a warm and attentive host, and the house has all that is needed. Quieter than we expected, comfortable and clean. The house boasts beautiful Mountain Views to the back, and stunning Sunsets over the horizon from the upper verandah. The house is centrally located in the village with a short stroll to the river and beach, and restaurants on your doorstep. A great stay!