Onrus Beach House: A Dreamy Getaway for 10 People

Surveying the ocean and pristine, fynbos-flecked coastline from its slightly elevated position, a short walk from the shore, this holiday villa provides the perfect base for experiencing the Whale Coast.

On the quieter side of Hermanus, it provides direct access to the golden curve of Onrus Beach (regularly voted locals’ favourite) and its lagoon, plus neighbouring Sandbaai Beach and two tidal pools. If you’re yearning for a sea-soaked holiday, this is the ideal spot.

Splendid style

With its classic clapboard and stone-wall detailing, window shutters, spacious decks and balconies, the villa is exactly what you’d expect a seaside stay to look like. The calming decor palette mirrors the setting, with muted blues, greys, slate, white and pale wood. Everywhere you look, even indoors, that glorious ocean view casts a spell.

An open-plan living area provides a spacious hub for gathering and dining, leading out onto the deck where sundowners and braais will be a daily ritual. A sheltered courtyard out back, with a giant beanbag and sofa, is the perfect spot for quiet time.

Dream spaces

In a villa that sleeps 10 people, it’s important to have your own private sanctuary to escape to. The bedrooms are spaced apart, with two in the double-storey annex. The ones upstairs each have their own balcony; the downstairs rooms lead straight into the neat garden, with access to an outdoor shower.

In the annex, one bedroom has its own private lounge area, and the other has a kitchenette and TV room, creating a versatile option for multi-generational families.

The lodgings

• 5 bedrooms (two kingsize beds, one queen, four single/king-convertible beds)
• 3 ensuite bathrooms, 1 shared bathroom (with bath and/or shower)
• fully equipped kitchen, with Nespresso machine and dishwasher
• dining area and lounge with fireplace
• TV room with smart TV
• furnished deck and sheltered courtyard
• built-in braai with dining table
• small garden with lawn

Things to do

• swimming in the sea, lagoon and two tidal pools
• beach walks and Sandbaai coastal path
• meals and drinks at Milk on the Beach
• restaurants, shops and activities in Hermanus (8km)
• Hemel-en-Aarde wine route nearby
• Hermanuspietersfontein Saturday market nearby
• whale-watching (July to November)

Child friendly? Yes
Pet friendly? No
Wifi? Yes
Sleeps 10
Cost From R8 299 per night (minimum two-night stay)
Where to find it Onrus, Hermanus
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