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A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town

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Front of the villa showing pool, garden and sundeck
The sundeck featuring loads of outdoor furniture and weber barbecue
Alfresco Dining
The dining room with gas fireplace
The dining room from the lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town

This comfortable, double storey, stand alone, beachfront house in Scarborough, Cape Town, South Africa, offers privacy, beauty and security.

If you seek a safe and peaceful beach retreat within easy reach of the Cape Town buzz, don't miss staying at this beautifully appointed beach home.

Atlantic Dream is situated overlooking a milkwood forest and the sea, in front of a long stretch of white sandy beach in Scarborough, a premiere Atlantic seaboard suburb and conservation village of Cape Town. Its setting, against a spectacular mountain backdrop, completes the picture.

Atlantic Dream is a well-ventilated free-standing house separated from neighbours by gardens and fences.

The villa offers four spacious bedrooms (each with its own bathroom) sleeping a maximum of 8 guests:

The bedrooms are configured as follows:

Main Bedroom: 1 x king size bed (2 guests)
Bedroom 2: 2 x single beds (2 guests)
Bedroom 3: 1 x double bed (2 guests)
Bedroom 4: 2 x single beds (2 guests)

The villa features a sparkling swimming pool (with child and pet safety net), a games room (table tennis, pool table, darts), open plan upstairs lounge (boasting sea views, indoor fireplace, dstv, dvd), leading to open plan dining room, downstairs lounge, two equipped kitchens (including dishwasher, washing machine, tumble-drier and microwave oven), a large secure walled garden, large upstairs wooden sunbathing deck with mountain and sea views, ample parking for 4 cars and electronic gates and security system.

There is charcoal/wood burning barbecue on the pool deck in addition to a Weber kettle barbecue on the deck (please supply own wood or charcoal).

We supply courtesy WIFI throughout the house.

Well behaved pets and children are welcome.

Out of respect for Scarborough and our neighbours no loud noise or music is allowed at any time. In addition there is a lack of large scale parking so we do not allow the villa to be used as a party or wedding venue.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As Scarborough is a quiet residential area, no loud music or noise is allowed at any time. The house is not a party venue.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cape Town

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Cape Peninsula, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. Slangkop Point Lighthouse and Just Nuisance Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boulders Beach and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Travelling with kids? Consider Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf and South African Naval Museum. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Scarborough, Cape Town, WC

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Scarborough Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boulders Beach - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 41 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 44 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town on 11 April 2026 start from NZ$814, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A peaceful self catering retreat for up to 8 guests in Scarborough, Cape Town located?

This family-friendly Cape Town holiday home is located on the beach, just steps away from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Table Mountain National Park. Scarborough Beach is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really nice stay at the Atlantic Dream. The house is in an amazing location and was well equipped for our large group. Check in and out were very smooth, and communications from the property manager, Salie, were swift and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location

Easy self check in when we arrived after receiving clear instructions from John. The house was beautiful, spacious and clean! The only disappointing thing was we weren’t allowed to use the washing machine. We had chosen the house as it stated it had this facility but upon arrival the information booklet stated we could not. Everything else was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2025
Hi Cheryl I am sorry for the conflicting information. Despite what the booklet said, you were more than welcome to use the washing machine. A simple message to me ( or our house keeper ) would have sorted this out. I will have the offending passage deleted from the info booklet immediately. Thanks for coming to stay. Regards John
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8/10 Good

Dagmar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Das Haus ist sehr gutFür eine Großfamilie oder für einen großen Freundeskrei geeignet.

Gute Lage, großzügig eingerichtet, viel Platz für mehrere Personen, Küchengeräte alle vorhanden.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Leanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great house in Scarborough

wonderful home in Scarborough, a fantastic laid back community. Relaxing home
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas G.

Grundsätzlich ok - leider einige Unzulänglichkeiten

Wir (Reisegruppe mit 5 Personen) sind seit Jahren an verschiedenen Orten in Häusern oder Villen mit Selbstversorgung unterwegs. Dieses Jahr fiel unsere Wahl auf Kapstadt. Das Land, die Leute und die Stadt sind sehr interessant und sicherlich wieder eine Reise wert. So, die Pros und Cons sind nachfolgend aufgeführt: Pro: - großzügiges Haus mit viel Platz - ruhige Gegend inmitten von Residents - gute Ausgangslage für Kap der guten Hoffnung & Simons Town - bei Problemen mit dem Mietobjekt schnelle Erledigung durch Verwalter/ Besitzer - Verwalter hat täglich die Küche aufgeräumt und ggf. Betten gemacht, sowie den Müll versorgt. Con: - weit ab von Kapstadt, Stellenbosch usw. - Einrichtung sehr spartanisch, Küchenausstattung auch für Hobbyköche nicht ausreichend. (Wir waren erstmal im Haushaltswarenladen einkaufen...) - Pool im nicht gerade einladenden Zustand - Sicht aufs Meer durch Buschwerk verbaut - Keine Waschmaschine vorhanden trotz Beschreibung! - Poolbilliard vorhanden, aber unterschiedlich große Kugeln... - alles in allem macht das Objekt einen "vernachlässigten Eindruck", der jedoch nicht am Verwalter liegt, sondern eher am Investitionsstau. Es kann natürlich sein dass all die negativen Eindrücke "normal" sind, wir sind es jedoch so nicht gewohnt und sehen die Punkte eher als mangelhaft an. (Bilder vom Objekt erscheinen auf Google Maps.)
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Dear Thomas I am so sorry you felt the house deserved only a 3 star review. With regards to the house being spartan, we would rather describe the house as being beach comfortable, a place you don't mind bringing sea sand into! With that in mind we covered all the floors in timber laminate flooring with rugs last year. In addition we refurbished the swimming pool (it might have been temporarily dirty as a a result of the winds we experienced before your arrival. It was cleaned on Monday morning), installed a brand new kitchen, repainted the entire house and recovered all the soft furnishings during 2018. With regard to the kitchen equipment we supply everything you could require of a stay. If you were short of anything, all you had to do was ask....In my correspondence with you, I explained that Cape Town was recovering from a water crisis and we are forced to make water savings. With this in mind we do not, at present, supply a washing machine. We also explained to your group that there is a laundry facility who wash, fold and iron clothes just down the road from the villa. When water restrictions are relaxed in Cape Town once again, we will reinstall the washing machine for use. The pool billiards are a set that I bought in December 2018. The only ball that is smaller then the others is the white ball which it is supposed to be. In short and contrary to your view, we invest significant capital and effort into making guest stays a wonderful beach holiday experience and great value for money. Regards John Owner
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10/10 Excellent

Maud S.

My family loved it 👌🏾 . Really impressed with the appearance of the property, clean and welcoming.

We had a great family vacation in this house . The pictures don’t do it any justice. My kids are still talking about it days later . The house is located in the secluded part of Cape Town ...minutes away from th beach , close to restaurants. If you looking for a home away from the CBD but has everything your family needs this is definitely it. The pool was clean and definitely a bonus . The Game room perfect for all of us . The owner , John was very easy to communicate with , responds right away . Housekeeper Salie was very pleasant patient. He waited to meet us on our first day while we were running late and explained everything we needed to know about our stay .Great experience 👌🏾 I will definitely recommend this property for that large group or family members .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by John Carne

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I am married to Annike and have 2 grown daughters at University. We have always loved Scarborough and now own several properties in the area, two of which, Atlantic Dream and Gone to the Beach, we rent out as holiday accommodation .

Why they chose this property

I always wanted a beachfront property in Scarborough and when this one came onto the market we had to buy it. Even then it was perfect for a self catering rental. Quiet, big enough for a couple of families, child and pet friendly and right across from the beach.

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