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    Avian Leisure

    87 Reviews
    #2 of 13 Specialty Lodging in Simon's Town
    88 Dorries Drive | Froggy Farm, Simon's Town 7975, South Africa
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          87 reviews
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          Free Wifi
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          Reviewed 14 April 2017
          The perfect place for birdwatchers - and everybody else with a car

          I had two fantastic nights at Avian Leisure. A large, beautiful appartment with everything you need and the most astonishing view of False Bay and Simon's Town. The host is a knowledgable bird guide and bird photographer. He supplied me with all the information I...More

          Thank EagleOwl099
          Reviewed 30 March 2017
          Beautiful views!!

          One of the very best views in Simonstown, great and varied bird life and loved the visiting porcupine every evening. Very unobtrusive but helpful and friendly hosts. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable.

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          Thank 270nm
          Reviewed 30 January 2017
          Huge appartements with beautiful view

          The Avian Leisure´s apartments are huge, very clean and quiet, have full equipped kitchens and the view over False Bay is beautiful. We had the Watsonia apartment (the only without balcony) but we had a bank with sea view. The hosts are ornothologists and very...More

          Thank Alexander H
          Reviewed 11 January 2017
          Great base for Simonstown and the Cape of Good Hope

          Very nice apartment with a stunning view of the ocean and plenty of widlife in the garden and only 20 minutes from the Cape of Good Hope. High recommended if you want to stay in the Simons Town region ................

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          Thank jon028
          Reviewed 20 December 2016
          Total rest with a beautiful View

          We were in desperate need of a holiday and avian leisure ticked all of our boxes. It is situated above Simons Town so the apartment has the most beautiful views looking towards Table mountain and simons town where one can see the coastline. We loved...More

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          Thank Adrienne P
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          Amenities
          • Top amenities
          • Beachfront
          • Free Parking
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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          • Free Parking
          • Room amenities
          • Refrigerator in room
          • Things to do
          • Bar/Lounge
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          • Price range
          • US$55 - US$113 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Kitchenette ,
          • Suites
          • Number of rooms
          • 2
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          • Simon's Town
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          Questions & AnswersAsk a question
          NorthNorfolkBirder
          How far to the quay to get boat for pelagic?
          10 January 2017|
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          Response from Marie-Louise C | Property representative |
          About 5 minutes by car
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          "Watsonia apartment perfect for a couple"
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          "Chose the Shearwater apartment if available. The Watsonia apartment is also good, but has no view!"
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          "The Shearwater apartment is superb"
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          "There are a number of stair leading down to the apartment which could be a problem for an elderly person"
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