Groot Kabeljou | Oceanfront Home | Sleeps 8

Groot Kabeljou is a traditional, family-friendly holiday home set right on the oceanfront of Kleinbaai. Overlooking the tidal pool and rocky shoreline, this spacious retreat offers uninterrupted sea views and a sprawling green lawn for picnics, ball games, and safe children’s play. With multiple lounges, indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, and a mix of fun activities like pool and table tennis, it’s the perfect getaway for families/groups wanting to balance relaxation with seaside adventure.

The space

🏡 Property Overview
• 🛏️ Sleeps 8 guests
• 🌊 Ocean views from living spaces, deck & garden
• 🏖️ Overlooks Kleinbaai tidal pool & coastal path
• 🎱 Games lounge with pool & table tennis tables
• 🔥 Indoor braai, outdoor braai & gas fireplace
• 🍽️ Indoor and outdoor dining spaces for families & groups
• 📺 Smart TVs with full DStv channels
• 🌐 Free Wi-Fi + mini inverter backup (TV & Wi-Fi)
• 🚗 Parking for up to 4 vehicles
• 🔒 Security system

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🌿 Living Spaces
Upstairs:
• 🛋️ Main lounge with Smart TV, gas-heated fireplace & ocean views
• 🔥 Entertainment lounge with indoor braai & 8-seater dining table
• 🍳 Fully equipped kitchen: electric oven, gas hob, 2 fridge/freezers, microwave, toaster, kettle, air fryer
• 🧺 Separate scullery with dishwasher
• 🍽️ Ocean-view deck with outdoor dining table & portable braai
Downstairs:
• 🎱 Children’s games lounge with pool table, table tennis & Smart TV
• 🌿 Opens to patio with outdoor dining table
• 🧺 Laundry room with washing machine & tumble dryer

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🛌 Bedroom Configuration
First Floor:
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed | En-suite (corner bath & shower) | Ocean views
• Bedroom 2: Single/double bunk bed | Adjacent bathroom (shower)

Ground Floor:
• Bedroom 3: Double bed | Shared bathroom (shower)
• Bedroom 4: Double bed | Shared bathroom (shower)

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🌞 Outdoor Features
• 🌊 Oceanfront deck with dining & portable braai
• 🪁 Large private lawn for games & children’s play
• 🏖️ Direct views of tidal pool & shoreline
• 🛶 Kayak available for guest use (at own risk)

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🔧 Additional Amenities
• 🌐 Free Wi-Fi throughout
• 📺 Smart TVs with full DStv channels
• 🔌 Mini inverter for TV & Wi-Fi backup
• 🧺 Washing machine & tumble dryer
• 🏖️ Beach towels provided

Guest access

Guests have exclusive use of the entire home, including both lounges, the games room, kitchen, scullery, laundry, oceanfront deck, garden lawn and driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles.

Interaction with guests

Hosts are available via WA or phone throughout your stay but keep a respectful distance, giving guests full privacy in this self-contained home.

The neighbourhood

📍 Location Highlights
• 🏖️ Situated on Kleinbaai’s oceanfront, overlooking tidal pool
• 🐋 Close to whale watching and shark cage diving adventures
• 🚶 Scenic coastal walks along the shoreline
• 🚗 10 minutes to Gansbaai restaurants, shops & markets

Getting around

Kleinbaai is roughly 170km (about 2 hours) from Cape Town International Airport via the N2. A car is recommended for exploring the area; Gansbaai's restaurants, shops and markets are a 10-minute drive away.

Other things to note

🛎️ Services & Extras (on request)
(Advance notice may be required)
• 🧹 Housekeeping
• 🍼 Cot hire
• 🍳 Kitchen pre-stocking
• 🧖‍♀️ Massage treatments

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kabeljou 8 suitable for families?
Yes — with lawn space, and a kids’ lounge, it’s ideal for family stays.

Does the property have ocean views?
Yes — the main lounge, deck, and garden all overlook the sea and tidal pool.

Is there backup power?
Yes — a mini inverter powers Wi-Fi and TV during load shedding.

Are outdoor activities available?
Yes — guests are welcome to use the kayak (at own risk) and enjoy the large lawn.

Is parking available?
Yes — driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles.