The Vishuis

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

The Vishuis is a fisherman's cottage, situated in the centre of Hermanus. This refurbished heritage building has a garden and splash pool. The individually decorated rooms are situated around the courtyard and offer a seating area and TV. Vishuis is stylishly decorated with an extensive collection of contemporary South African art. There is a seating area and a kitchen. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. Bike hire is available nearby and the area is popular for seasonal whale watching, golfing and horse riding. The Vishuis provides free private parking available on site, and Cape Town International is 78 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nathalie
Belgium Belgium
“The cottage style, it’s ideal central location and yet peaceful environment”
Caryn
South Africa South Africa
“Fantastic location - you can simply walk out the door to little coffee shops, the beach front and town centre. The cottage had loads of thoughtful touches and was so comfortable. Safe parking for the car (we didn’t need it the whole time we were...”
Frank
South Africa South Africa
“Host is great. The guesthouse is situated close to all restaurants and shops and the rooms are always very clean and well maintained. Secure parking is provided.”
Leanne
South Africa South Africa
“The Vishuis is perfectly located to explore Hermanus on foot. Beautifully decorated and spacious.”
Stephen
South Africa South Africa
“Welcomed back like family. Immaculate, clean and everything works”
Aileen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a huge room with everything you need including a log burner which we did need as we had a few cold days (Sept). It was tastefully decorated and an outside seating area. it was walking distance to the centre of Hermanus .”
Tatiana
Serbia Serbia
“From the very first minute you feel surrounded by care and safety. Marc, the owner, is a truly pleasant and welcoming person. As a creative soul, I felt completely at home here: everything is so beautiful, clean, cozy, with lots of artistic...”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Marc is a friendly, informative host with a great eye for interior design, (sorry, could be his wife!). Location and car security perfect.”
Romana
Australia Australia
“We absolutely loved our stay in this cosy yet surprisingly spacious room—it was beautifully decorated with a relaxed boho vibe that made it feel instantly welcoming. Everything we needed was thoughtfully provided, and the outdoor area was the...”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very pleasant and comfortable. Good location for exploring Hermanus and surrounding area, especially the wineries”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Marc

9.8
Host review score
Marc
The Vishuis is a heritage Fishermans cottage in the center of the old village. It has been renovated to a luxury guesthouse. It is decorated with a collection of contemporary South African Art. Because of its location, guests are able to walk to restaurants, cafes, shops, bars, the old Harbour, the cliff path and the marine tidal pool. We offer facilities for The Digital Nomads wishing to work remotely .- fast fibre WiFi - 2min from trendy coffee shops - quiet cosy village atmosphere .
I enjoy the interaction with our guests . I have traveled South Africa extensively and have a wide knowledge of the far flung hidden gems that the Overberg has to offer. We are continuously updating our art works which we source from our wonderful and creative local artists. I have a great passion for music and a extensive film and audio visual knowledge.
The Vishuis is in the center of the old village, but in a quiet back road. It is a hidden gem. When guests are inside the Vishuis it is hard to believe that they are in the middle of the village, it is very transportative. But the joys of being able to stroll out for coffee or a walk or swim is very relaxing.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Vishuis takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Vishuis in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.