I just spent three weeks at the Greenbelt Beach Cottage and had a very enjoyable and relaxing time. The location is close to perfect, with clear views of the Noordhoek and Hout Bay mountains, and a very short walk to the beach, along a pleasant grass path by the rushes in the creek. The path is immediately accessible right off the private patio/garden.
The space itself is separately accessed and separated from the main house, with ample, secure parking at the front. There is no need to interact with Chrisna at all unless you want or need to. Inside it is large, open and spacious, with high ceilings and plenty of room to move about, and full glass doors opening to the patio. As well as the double bed there is a sofa and armchair and various shelves, cupboards and tables, including a breakfast table in the kitchen area. In the kitchen area there is a fridge and small counter-top oven on freestanding kitchen units with all the utensils, cutlery and crockery a couple might reasonably need. The bathroom too is airy and spacious with freestanding sink unit and good-sized shower.
Finally, Chrisna was a great host who responds very quickly (on what’s app) and went out of her way to be helpful with anything she could help with.
I would also add that I found Tobias’s review surprising because it gives what from my experience is quite a misleading impression. Perhaps shabby chic was mistaken for shabby, which it certainly isn’t. There is a tiny bit of mould on the ceiling of the shower, around four metres up, and I had no problem with the toilet seat. The place was perfectly clean when I stayed and all the kitchen essentials were present and correct – and more besides. It’s true there are four small dogs which wander about outside but they’re docile and sweet and if they made any mess while I was there it was quickly and discreetly removed.
For me, the Greenbelt Beach Cottage was a great location, a wonderful space, with a fantastic host. And incredible value for money!