Idle Winds

It was comfortable, safe and pleasant.

Our hosts thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and pleasant. From extra snacks to citra soda in the bathroom. We fell short of nothing.

Thank you Idle Winds for offering much more than what was advertised!

Idle Winds offers a safe, clean, and relaxing accommodation atmosphere. Much attention is given, even to the smallest detail, to ensure a welcome arrival as well as a comfortable stay. The braai and pool facilities are cleaned spotless daily. Your host is always available should you have any requests or need information about the surrounding areas. Load-shedding is not a problem!

It's just amazing especially Hansie and his lovely wife.

Where to begin! We've booked Idle Winds multiple times and our expectations were met above and beyond each time. We would definitely refer Idle Winds to anyone in need of accommodation or just to refresh to this amazing place! We'll be back soon.

Ideal stay in Gordon's Bay.

Very clean, with all amenities and totally lovingly equipped, large self-catering accommodation in the middle of Gordon's Bay. Although there are a few stairs to negotiate, a stay there is worthwhile especially because of the totally friendly hosts, who are always on hand with help and advice.

The minute I met Hansie (host) it feels like home away from home.

We enjoyed our time at Idle Winds very much.

Heerlike privaatheid, net vir die hekke wat gesluit moes gehou word vir die kat.

Baie lekker gekuier. Die trappe is wel 'n uitdaging, veral as jy 60 jaar en ouer is, maar andersins baie lekker.

Absolutely fabulous.

We had an excellent stay. This was our second stay at Idle Winds and we experienced the same 5-star treatment from our hosts. You can walk in, make a cup of coffee and start a braai immediately (if you have meat of course!). Everything is there from coffee, tea, sugar, bottled water to fire starters and briquettes! They spoil their guests with small welcome snacks like chocolates, biltong and biscuits - a real treat! As always, the accommodation is clean, neat and tidy and well decorated. The unit is also on inverter backup which provides lights and TV during load shedding. We will always go back to Idle Winds when we visit in Gordons Bay. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Opwindend.

Was een van die beste plekke om te besoek en sal beslis enige iets verruil om weer terug na Idle Winds te gaan. 'n Spesiale dankie aan Hansie vir sy gasvryheid en vriendelike persoonlikheid. Dit was regtig een vir die boeke.

Hansie is a great host, everything went smoothly.

Well appointed apartment, with lovely views and lots of nice, small touches.

Most relaxing stay.

Everything was as perfect as it seemed online. Hansie is the most thoughtful, gracious host. He provided us with all the information we needed and went way beyond to make our weekend comfortable and memorable. Thank you for the lovely snacks. The terrace was just perfect! Kitchen was compact and contained everything we needed, the bed was comfortable, bathroom and location is incredible. Thanks Hansie, and Idle Winds for a wonderful weekend! We will be back.

The place to be for a relaxing getaway.

Thank you, Hansie for the best getaway birthday experience. We had everything we needed and more. Will do this again any time.

Anniversary getaway.

As usual, great stay. There is no other place. People book this place you will not regret it. Clean, neat, great location, friendly hosts. This is such a gem of a place. My wife and I got engaged here and now we spent our first anniversary weekend here. Hansie, you are great. Thanks again.

100% 'n 5-ster-verblyf.

Baie dankie Hansie vir 'n warm verwelkoming. Als was netjies en in plek, kon nie vir beter vra nie. Daar was selfs eetgoetjies ook vir ons voorberei. Als was vir ons gegee ons het dit baie geniet, veral die stilte. Ek beveel Idle Winds vir enige iemand aan. Sal beslis weer gaan.

Amazing and peaceful.

I and my husband did not expect what we found when we arrived, the meet and greet from the owners Hansie and his friendly wife. We were amazed by all the nice sweet stuff that was placed in the unit for us, not many people do that. I can go on and on, it is definitely a must return soon even if it is just for one night, just to get that feeling of listening and smelling the sea because where we live we are surrounded by mountains. Thank you, Hansie.

Our stay at Harbour Terrace was wonderful.

Very warm and thoughtful hosts who even provided us with snacks. The accommodation is clean, and neat and has all that you would need, even charcoal for your braai. The outside was beautiful and we loved having our morning coffee while watching the boats in the harbour. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Puik ontvangs, gasvryheid en ligging.

Rustige omgewing en netjiese, skoon en ruim verblyf.

Ons kuier was die beste.

Die verwelkoming was uitstekend, jy kan die warmte voel, dis netjies en rustig. Dis die beste wegbreek plekkie ooit, ek raaai Idle Winds aan vir enige person. Die diens is waarde vir jou geld. Dis wat een van ons beste vakansies ooit, die eienaar en sy vrou het die lieflikeste persoonlikheid en verwelkoming was die beste, ek sal weer terug keer na Idle Winds. Dis die beste wegbreek plekkie met die mooiste uitkyk, dankie vir 'n rustige, geseënde langnaweek.

Dit was baie ontspannend, net 'n jammerte die weer was so bietjie rainy, so ons het nie by swembad uitgekom nie, maar definitief sal ons weer gaan.

Ons het 'n ongelooflike lekker kuier gehad.

Warm welcome from host, apartment very clean, well-equipped, comfortable and convenient.

Paradise found by far the best self-catering apartment that I been to, clean, well equipped, 2 big screen TVs, DStv, Wi-Fi, tropical garden and full braai facility, gym overlooking Gordon's Bay harbour, will definitely recommend Idle Winds.

We had an amazing weekend at Idle Winds.

The host was very welcoming. I can't explain. People, you need to just book the place and find out for yourself, but with all my heart I can say you won't be disappointed. The view is stunning. The accommodation itself is stunning, neat and tidy.

Fantasties en pragtig toegerus.

Hierdie was 'n ondervinding soos min. Die lieflike wooneenheid met baie smaaklike binneversiering was voortreflik. Ons het die pragtige dek met sy uitsig baie geniet. Baie dankie vir al die spesiale verversings en die manier hoe dit bedien is. Beslis aan te beveel. Baie dankie ook vir jul gasvryheid. Dit was 'n belewenis.

Rustig, privaat en baie gerieflik.

Ek het tuisgegaan in die Tuinterras. Dit is 'n lieflike ruim eenheid en baie privaat. Die privaat patio is lekker beskut teen die wind. Mens wil amper nêrens gaan nie en net heeltyd sommer daar en by die swembad kuier.

Kort verblyf op ons road trip.

Ons het vir 3 nagte bespreek, maar sou eintlik nog langer wou bly. Idle Winds is die bes toegeruste gastehuis waarin ons nog oorgebly het. Aandag is gegee aan elke moontlike dingetjie wat 'n mens gedurende jou verblyf kan nodig hê - te veel om op te noem! Vanselfsprekend is dit pynlik netjies, silwerskoon en 100% veilig, maar die ligging en uitsig en die eienaars se vriendelikheid en behulpsaamheid, maak dat ons beslis weer daar sal gaan kuier. 5 Sterre vir Idle Winds!

Awesome stay again.

What a great place. We got engaged there and now came for another little breakaway just after our anniversary. Place is still as great as beforehand. Hansie is doing great. Already started making plans for early next year.

Huislik en so bederf.

Tweede keer nou daar gebly. Sal weer en weer teruggaan. Hulle is regte bederf-mensies en dis so lekker privaat en mens voel sommer tuis. Dis my nuwe tuiste in Gordonsbaai van nou af. Baie dankie vir julle gasvryheid. Dit is so lekker by julle.

My naweek by Idle Winds was uit die boonste rakke.

Baie dankie vir goeie diens, vriendelikheid, netheid, veiligheid en pragtige kliëntediens. Ek sal enige een aan raai om gebruik te maak van Idle Winds. Weereens baie dankie vir ons lieflike naweek, ons gaan beslis gou weer sien.

Stunning.

What a beautiful town Gordon's Bay, our accommodation was out of this world. Hosts were very helpful.

Ek dink die sterretjies is te min om vir Idle Winds te kan beskryf.

Ek het nie woorde nie, alles is net perfek!

Fantastic.

Awesome place, owners are amazing, friendly and available. Thank you Hansie.

Puik toegerus. Baie netjies en skoon.

Idle winds is netjies en skoon. Kry baie meer as die bedrag wat betaal word. Puik toegeruste wooneenheid. Baie veilig voel ten alle tye gerus oor jouself asook motor.

Warm and welcoming.

Hansie and his wife were exceptional hosts and very accommodating to say the least. Everything was on its place and readily available when required. Definitely a 5 star retreat and a home away from home. A highly recommendable place and the views and amenities spectacular. Thanks again to Hansie and his wife.

Als was skoon, netjies en fantasties.

Dit is beslis 'n goeie keuse. Ek sal beslis elke keer daar gaan bly as ek Kaap toe gaan. Dit is stil en rustig met 'n mooi uitsig. Die eienaars is so gaaf en besorgd. Hulle het ons bederf met heerlike snacks en daar is als wat nodig is vir selfsorg. Dis eenkant en privaat. Wat 'n lekker ervaring. Dankie julle.

More than expected!

Having our own place on TravelGround, we were totally surprised by the lengths Hansie went to make our stay memorable and comfortable. The place was spotless with many surprises like chocolates for bedtime etc. Privacy is brilliant as well. We can recommend it without hesitation!

Die plek is uitstekend met 'n pragtige uitsig oor die see. Die eenheid is perfek vir twee mense en is pratig in gerig vir 'n lekker naweek weg.

Persoonlik sal ek Idle Winds aan enige couple of getroude paartjie voorstel, dit is perfek.

Was baie aangenaam.

Idle Winds het 'n goeie ligging. Het 'n klein verrassing ontvang toe ons inkom by die plek. Die eienaar was baie aangenaam. Hansie het ons baie welkom laat voel. Idle Winds sien my definitief weer.

The views is very beautiful.

The place was so beautiful and we got a friendly service on arrival. Nice basket we got was so nice.

It's a beautiful place. Everything on the pictures is what you get. Clean, peaceful. I would really recommend Idle Winds to anyone. Can't wait to go again.

The owners are very friendly and the way they welcome you with warmth. They even give you some snacks, that was so nice. Thanks for the weekend guys, will definitely be back soon.

It was the best weekend away.

Wow, doesn't do the place justice it was so much more, our friendly host Hansie was awesome and made you feel welcome. It was everything that I was looking for a break away that I long for for a long time. It was so peaceful.

Absolute plesier. Baie meer as 5 sterre werd!

Ons het al vergeet hoeveel keer ons Idle Winds besoek het, maar dit bly steeds ons topkeuse, baie netjies en skoon met al die nodige geriewe om dit net soos huis te laat voel. Baie dankie!

Wow! Our weekend was awesome! The garden cottage is beautiful, peaceful, neat and it felt so homely from the moment we arrived. Our weekend was too short, but we will be back for sure. Thanks to you, Hansie!

Hansie, thank you for your kind hospitality and attention to detail. Idle Winds (garden cottage) felt like our "sanctuary" for the weekend away from all the hustle and bustle of the Mother City. Thank you for your friendly and warm welcome, the gift pack and beautiful home away from home. You made our hearts and souls smile that much brighter.

Excellent reception, very generous attitude, plenty of room incorporating everything one would need and perhaps have forgotten themselves.

We felt very private and secure, great restaurants and beaches nearby. Loverly entertaining/braai area, virtually five rooms, two large TV's, bath/shower/office, large bedroom and separate lounge, plus the fully equipped kitchen, off road, secure private parking. 1st class hosts.

Uitstekend.

Ons tweede keer wat ons daar kuier, baie lekker, eienaars is baie vriendelik soos altyd, was lekker om weer daar te wees, versnapperingbord is altyd die beste met die wit en rooiwyntjie by, sal weer daar bespreek, uitstekende plek. Mal daaroor.

A relaxing and very enjoyable getaway.

Lovely accommodation with a gorgeous view, welcoming and accommodating owners. We really appreciated those little extra touches provided by the owners, like the welcome snacks and treats, and exercise towels provided in the gym.

Best accommodation in Cape Town.

This was the best accommodation my partner and I have booked thus far. It was exactly as advertised and worth the price. We were warmly welcomed with a snack tray and each room/area had everything we needed and more. We highly recommend the gardens suite, the design and ornaments was beautifully matched with the finest attention to detail. Our only wish was that our stay was longer. Thank you Hansie and your wife for your extra effort in making our stay extra pleasant.

Gasvrye ontvangs, netjiese en goed ingerigte verblyf, waarde vir geld. Sal beslis weer gebruik.

Gasvrye ontvangs, netjiese en goed ingerigte verblyf, waarde vir geld. Sal beslis weer gebruik.

Pragtige plek en wonderlike gasheer! Hul het ons baie bederf!

Pragtige plek en wonderlike gasheer! Hul het ons baie bederf! Enigste negatiewe aspek is die baie en styl trappe veral na die Harbour Studio toe. Ek voel jul moet dit dalk noem in jul opsomming van die plek, dit kan dalk vir ouer mense of iemand met swak knieë 'n probleem wees

Baie meer werd as 5 sterre! Ons is bederf!

Idle Winds het alles en nog veel meer wat jy ooit nodig sal hê! Baie fynere detail en 'n bederfie in elke vertrek. Baie dankie Hansie en Fienie. Seëninge.

Hansie en Fienie, baie dankie vir julle moeite en gasvryheid.

Pragtige, gemaklike verblyf met alles wat ons moontlik kon benodig. Sal beslis weer by Idle Winds slaap.

It was awesome.

We will definitely choose this place again. It was a mind blowing 2 days. Thank you Hansie.

Beautiful place and wonderful view!

Very neat and tidy place.

Great, peaceful stay.

Was awesome, the owner was friendly, the place was nice and clean.

Heerlike verblyf naby die see in rustige omgewing.

Dit was ons 2de keer by Idle Winds. Die woonstel is baie netjies en daar is als wat jy kan dink om nodig te hê. Die stoep met 'n uitsig oor die hawe is 'n groot bonus. Dit is privaat en baie rustig. Ons voel so bederf as ons daar gekuier het. Ons sal weer en weer teruggaan. Hansie en Fienie is baie aangename en vriendelike mense.

Beste naweek ooit.

Rustige atmosfeer. Vriendelike eienaars, mooiste uitsig, alles was net perfek. Dit was baie moeilik om die plek te verlaat.

Amazing!

The place is absolutely amazing.

Place was wonderful, clean, classy, comfortable, great value for money, will be back.

A great place to relax and take life slow.

Fantasties.

Baie vriendelike gasheer wat ons verwelkom het. Die plek was baie gerieflik en het aan alles voldoen ons het dit baie geniet en gaan beslis weer.

Alles in een pakkie, jy't niks anders nodig. Gemak, uitsig, veilig; asemrowende mooi uitsig inkluis.

'n Groot dankie vir die eienaar, kon nie vir beter by enige ander plek gekry het nie. Baie dankie, sal enige tyd terugkom.

Absoluut wonderlik!

Vanaf ons aankoms, tot met ons vertrek was ons soos koninklikes behandel. Netheid van die plekkie was baie opvallend, maar ons verassings- en verwelkomingspakkie het ons asem weggeslaan! Ek sal hierdie plekkie definitief aanbeveel as jy wil wegbreek van die stad se gewoel. Baie dankie weereens vir die lekker naweek.

Great place to stay, would recommend.

Lovely and clean accommodation with everything you need. The host definitely went above and beyond to make sure our stay was a pleasant one. We would recommend Harbor Terrace to anyone and would gladly stay there again.

Meer as net tevrede.

Eerste was ons meer as vriendelik verwelkom, toe ons binne die huis kom, snak ons na ons asems vir wat vir ons binne wag. Dit was ons herdenking en ons kon nie glo nie, want woorde kan dit nie beskryf nie. Meer as fantasties en romanties. Baie dankie Hennie 100/100, ek kom weer baie dankie.

Absolute plesier van aankoms tot vertrek.

'n Heerlike kuier wat meer spesiaal gemaak was deur die gasheer wat ons vriendelik en omvattend alles gewys het. Die fokus op detail is wonderlik en jou gemak word oral in ag geneem - van die kombersies op die stoepbankie, tot by die wye verskeidenheid speserye in die kas. Sal beslis weer daar gaan bly!

Excellent.

Every need catered for.

Breathtaking, fabulous, no words can describe Idle Winds.

Not our first stay in Gordon’s Bay but our first stay at Harbour Terrace. The self-catering accommodation is modern, very comfortable and extremely clean. The owners are super friendly and took much time and effort to ensure our stay was enjoyable. On arrival, we were met with bottles of red and white wine, a substantial pack of snacks and lots of attention to detail: candles and floral attributes. The facilities are great too – beautiful pool, private deck with stunning views, gym and in close proximity to the beach. Highly recommended. Had a wonderful stay!

Perfect.

Everything was perfect and clean, and a nice view.

Fantastiese plek!

Beste plek ooit! Ideaal vir paartjies. Het ons omtrent geniet. Mooi uitsig en baie netjiese plek. Ons sal definitief weer bespreek. En ook vir vriende en familie daarvan sê.

Very much enjoyed my weekend at Idle Winds.

Hansie and his wife were by far the best hosts, I really felt at home. It was a lovely weekend!

Dit was die moeite werd vir my geld. Ek sal wek weer Idle Winds verkies.

Ek sal dit weer verkies by Idle Winds. Die vriendelikheid. Gasvryheid is 100%. Die netheid van die plekke was baie mooi. Dankie, sien binnekort.

Perfect.

Beautiful, clean, friendly. Absolutely perfect.

Baie lekker.

Dit was baie lekker lekker. Ek sal enige een aanbeveel om van Idle Winds se dienste gebruik te maak.

Hospitality at its finest.

It was unbelievably amazing to be there. The services were amazing, the complimentary gifts were very kind, the house was super clean and beautiful, the views are spectacular! I would definitely book again.

Amazing and comfortable place

Great value for money with everything you need at your fingertips. This is a spacious place offering so much. Beautiful and very tastefully decorated. We had an awesome experience. Thank you to Hansie.

Uitstekende verblyf.

Hoe beskryf mens 'n plek wat perfek is. Van jy aankom en warm en hartlik deur Hansie en Fienie ontvang is, is daar die een verrassing op die ander: die lieflike weelderige, luukse woonstel met die pragtige meubels en dekor en bederfies oral, bakkies sjokolade, eetgoedjies, wyn, selfs die tafel is gedek, die hipnotiserende uitsig oor die see, die tropiese tuin met vissies en waterval en ander mooi goedjies, is Idle Winds 'n juweel wat jou oë, hart en siel streel. So, kom kyk en beleef self. Dankie Hansie en Fienie, dat ek in jul paradys kon bly. Ek kom weer.

Idle Winds is an amazing place for a relaxing getaway.

It's so peaceful. The setup of the place is absolutely beautiful, I haven't been to a place that pays this much attention to keeping their customers happy. Everything about the place is amazing. Thank you Idle Winds for a great experience.

Beautiful, safe and peaceful holiday apartment.

This was our second visit this year to Idle Winds, we enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend at this stunning apartment. Apartment is fully equipped for self-catering with everything you can possibly need for a comfortable stay, neat and clean. Location is perfect with a beautiful view of Gordon's Bay harbour. As per our previous visit, we were again spoiled with a welcome snack platter on arrival. Hansie is the perfect host and made us feel so welcome. Idle Winds is definitely our first choice for a weekend-away in Gordons Bay and we look forward to our next visit.

Amazing, wow, absolutely wonderful stay.

Hansie and his wife they thought of everything, really would recommend Idle Winds to anyone that need a break away. I only can give them a 10 out of 10 for everything. Thanks and may God continue blessing you guys.

Dit was verfrissend, idealisties en fantastic.

Ek en my eggenoot was soos royalty ontvang, ons was deur die eienares die blyplek en ander ontspanningsgeriewe uitgewys. Ons is verwelkom met 'n snack and wine basket. Koffie, tee, suiker en melk was tot ons beskikking. Die twee dae wat ons daar vertoef het was uiters fantastic. Sal dit aan enige persoon aanbeveel wat 'n wegbreek soek.

Dit was amazing.

Sal beslis weer gaan. Ons het dit baie geniet. Dankie oom Hansie vir die ongelooflike gasvryheid.

6 ster verblyf.

Baie skoon en netjies. Smaakvol gemeubileerd. Absoluut alles wat 'n mens mag nodig hê vir 'n heerlike privaat en rustige verblyf selfs nie eers beurtkrag was 'n probleem nie. Hansie is 'n goeie gasheer en het ons welkom laat voel. Ons kan Idle Winds sterk aanbeveel regtig bogemiddelde verblyf. Ons gaan beslis weer daar kuier.

Very nice.

We enjoyed our stay there. The owner is very friendly and helpful.

Fantasties plek, beslis ’n volgende keer. Beste wegbreek plek vir die stilte.

Die ervaring is onbeskryflik. Die foto's op die webblad wys nie alles nie - jy moet self die ervaring hê. Fantastiese plek en gaan besliks gou terug.

Beste ooit.

Die uitsig was pragtig . Die studio waarin ons gebly het was gerieflik en die lekkernye was n verassing Baie dankie tannie en oom Hansie wat ons soe tuis laat voel het.

Beslis 'n plek om iemand te vat wat jy wil beïndruk!

Ek en my man wil baie dankie sê aan Hansie, hy was fantasties. Net wat ons nodig had, was gegee aan ons sonder om twee keer te dink. Die plek is so skoon en netjies, pragtige view ons het van elke detail gehou en die snacks was 'n groot verassing het dit baie geniet. Sal definitief weer teruggaan, ons was so hartseer toe ons tyd om was. Sien binnekort Hansie.

Rustig en lekker.

Die ligging is perfek en Hansie se kliëntediens is van die bestes.

Dit was uitstekend.

Ons was baie excited om daar te wees. Ons het n welkomplatter gekry en wyn ook. Uitstekende plek om te book, als is daar wat jy nodig het tot speserye en 'n haardroër. Kan altyd vir Oom Hansie en Tannie Fienie vir iets gevra het, hulle is baie vriendelik. Sal beslis weer daar bespreek.

Peaceful and private.

I stayed at Idle Winds for a month working remotely during lockdown. The apartment is extremely clean, very quite and very private with access to a beautiful pool area. The owners go above and beyond to make you feel at home and have left me with a very nice welcome gift set. There is good fibre internet and aircon. Will definitely stay there again and would recommend this place to anyone!

Wonderlike plek.

My beste rustyd vir altyd weer kom.

Luxurious self-catering apartment, spectacular sea view.

We enjoyed our stay at Idle Winds tremendously. Apartment is fully equipped for self-catering with everything you can possibly need for a comfortable stay, luxurious neat and clean, spectacular view of Gordon's Bay seafront. We were spoiled with a welcome snack platter on arrival. Our host, Hansie, is very friendly and made us feel so welcome. We are looking forward to our next visit to Idle Winds.

Fantastic.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Peaceful, fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay. As this was our third time at Idle winds and definitely not our last!The place was very clean. The surroundings of the place were so calming and peaceful. We would recommend this place to anyone!

Amazing hosts and everything we needed was there. Would certainly recommend it. Great value for money and will definitely visit again.

The self catering unit is fully furnished with everything that you need and more. We were surprised with the nice treats and all the additional add-ons that was not expected. The owners made us feel so welcome. They were very helpful and accommodating. The place is super neat and clean and well recommendable.