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Self Catering in Big Bay

Big Bay Homestay

5.0
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5/ 5

Based on 11 reviews

Amazing
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Service
5.0
Safety
5.0
Gary Y
Short stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
Mar 2026

Excellent and worthy of writing a poem about it! In Big Bay, where the ocean breathes slowly, a quiet ground-floor refuge waits — not grand, not loud, but gently held between garden and sky. Morning arrives softly here. From my bed, the pool glimmers, a sheet of blue whispering light through half-drawn curtains, as if the day itself is unhurried. Outside, the garden grows in its own language — fynbos and wild grace, indigenous leaves shaped by wind and salt, each plant remembering the land long before footsteps came. The suburb feels almost imagined, otherworldly in its calm beauty — white walls, sea air, distant gulls, the unmistakable rhythm of coastal South Africa. Three minutes, and the sea finds you. The beach opens wide, generous and endless, and there — always astonishing — Table Mountain rises across the bay, a guardian carved from time itself. Life flows easily here: a stroll to cafés, laughter drifting from Eden on the Bay, coffee cups warming hands as waves keep their steady conversation. Inside again, kindness lives in small details — a host whose welcome feels sincere, spaces arranged with care, comfort offered without ceremony. And when evening settles, the great bathtub becomes an ocean of its own, where one can sink, breathe, and let the world loosen its grip. — not just a place to stay, but a pause, a softness, a memory shaped by sea light and stillness.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay

Hi Gary, Thank you so much for this beautiful review and poem. It is truly appreciated and I am so glad you enjoyed your time here with us. Hope to welcome you back again one day. Kind regards, Madeleine

Hi Gary, Baie dankie vir hierdie pragtige review en gedig. Dit word opreg waardeer en ek is so bly julle het julle tydjie hier by ons geniet. Hoop om jou eendag weer terug te verwelkom. Vriendelike groete, Madeleine

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Annelize M
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Aug 2025

Safe, neat. Beautiful. Definitely. Hostess pleasant and friendly. Makes an effort. We only stayed one night, but paid for 2 nights. The website required less than 2 nights. Our flight was already on the 9th of Aug. (Saturday) 14h10 back.

Veilig, netjies. Mooi. Beslis. Gasvrou aangenaam en vriendelik. Doen moeite. Ons het net een nag oorgeslaap, maar betaal vir 2 nagte. Die webtuiste het min van 2 nagte vereis. Ons vlug was alreeds die 9de Aug. (Saterdag) 14h10 terug.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay

Hi Annalise, Thank you so much for your feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Let me know if you'd like to come and stay again. As per our conversation, I have one night as a credit for your next stay with us.

Hi Annalize, Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering, ek is bly julle het julle verblyf geniet. Laat weet as julle weer wil kom oorbly. Soos ons gesprek het ek jou een nag as krediet vir volgende verblyf by ons.

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Johan V
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jul 2025

Easy staying. We had an enjoyable time.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay
Hi Johan, I am delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable stay. Please come visit again whenever you are back in the Blouberg area.
Deon V
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jun 2025

Safe, neat, clean, luxurious. 10 out of 10 accommodation. Very safe area. Everything was clean and tidy. Within 5 minutes from Netcare Hospital.

Veilig, netjies, skoon, luuks. 10 uit 10 verblyf. Baie veilige area. Alles was skoon en netjies. Binne 5 min vanaf Netcare Hospitaal.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay

Hi Deon, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. I appreciate it and hope to welcome you back again. We are very close to Netcare hospital, 5.7 km away.

Hi Deon, Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoering. Ek waardeer dit en hoop om julle weer terug te verwelkom. Ons is lekker naby aan Netcare hospitaal, 5.7 km weg.

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Courtney F
Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller
5.0
Apr 2025

Great location, comfy facilities. Beautiful location offering a short walk to the beach. Comfortable accommodation and friendly hosts.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay
Dear Courtney, thank you for being our guest and for your positive feedback about my property. Hope to welcome you back in the near future. Best regards, Madeleine
Annatjie V
1 night stay
5.0
Apr 2025

Very nice stay. Was very helpful and accommodating. Her place is beautiful, neat and clean. And the friendly dog Rocky was a plus.

Baie lekker gebly. Was baie hulpvaardig en tegemoetkomend. Haar plekkie is mooi, netjies en skoon. En die vriendelike hond Rocky was 'n pluspunt.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay

Thank you very much for your feedback. Please contact me again if you would like to come and stay.

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering. Kontak my gerus weer as jy wil kom bly.

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Penni D
Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller
5.0
Mar 2025

Excellent accommodation and friendly hosts. See stars.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay
Thank you Penni for your positive feedback. We are happy that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Francois P
1 night stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
Jan 2025

Friendly reception, neat, safe. Very nice place, would definitely recommend it.

Vriendelike ontvangs, netjies, veilig. Baie oulike plekkie, sal dit beslis kan aanbeveel.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay

Thank you very much, Francois. We appreciate the feedback. Hope to see you again soon.

Baie dankie, Francois. Ons waardeer die terugvoering. Hoop om jul gou weer te sien.

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Karen D
1 night stay ⋅ With friends
4.8
Apr 2025

Comfy, safe, perfect. It was perfect, Madeleine is a gracious host and her communication was excellent. If ever I need to be in Blouberg again, I will certainly stay there.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay
Thank you for this positive review. I am so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.
Janick O
Short stay
5.0
Nov 2024

Cozy, simple and peaceful. The stay was lovely, great to end our longer vacation and spend a quiet time.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Madeleine
Big Bay Homestay
Hi Janick, Thank you for your positive feedback.

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26 Santa Cruz Crescent, La Paloma, Big Bay, 7441, Western Cape

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  • Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
  • Sleeps 2 guests
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
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