Ruallen is the kind of beach cottage you read about in summer novel - full of whimsical character, gentle style, laid back taste and comfort: cotton sheets and down pillows, that kind of comfort. You can feel that it's been in Miriam's family for four generations: it has that patina of nostalgia. Nothing is slick and cookie-cutter - if you want that, look elsewhere - but everything works just fine. The setting couldn't be better - right above St James tidal pool - and the views are spectacular. The light in the morning is spectacular. One favourite place is the outdoor table up behind the house, in the fynbos garden, with commanding views of the bay - when the weather's nice you can spend all day up there. Another is the comfy cushioned bench on the enclosed porch: perfect for an afternoon snooze. A special home, clearly made with love.