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Shanty's Rest

Self Catering

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4.9 out of 5from 32 reviews for Shanty's Rest
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Debbie A - Jul 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie A
Individual traveller

‘n Stukkie hemel teen die rivier.

Ek het ’n stukkie hemel gevind by Shanty’s Rest. Hierdie lieflike plek het my dadelik tuis laat voel — van die warm verwelkoming tot die rustige atmosfeer. Alles was smaakvol ingerig met aandag aan detail, en ek kon sien dat baie liefde en sorg in elke hoekie ingesit is. Die ligging is ideaal — naby die water, stil en veilig, perfek vir ’n rustige wegbreek of net om weer asem te haal. Ek het elke oomblik geniet, veral die oggende op die stoep met koffie en die kalmte van Port Owen rondom my. Shanty’s Rest is werklik ’n plek waar jy jou siel kan laat rus. Ek sal beslis weer kom kuier. Aanbeveel met my hele hart!

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A piece of heaven by the river.

I found a piece of heaven at Shanty’s Rest. This lovely place made me feel right at home — from the warm welcome to the peaceful atmosphere. Everything was tastefully decorated with attention to detail, and I could see that a lot of love and care had been put into every corner. The location is ideal — close to the water, quiet and safe, perfect for a peaceful getaway or just to catch my breath. I enjoyed every moment, especially the mornings on the porch with coffee and the calm of Port Owen around me. Shanty’s Rest is truly a place where you can rest your soul. I will definitely come back to visit. Recommended with all my heart!

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Cecile L - May 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cecile L
With partner

Ons kan hierdie plek beslis aanbeveel. Die perfekte wegbreek vir 'n paar dae!

Super skoon, netjies en gerieflike verblyf met oorgenoeg pakplek en lieflike kombuis. Die mooiste uitsig en vriendelike eienaars. Die beste rus ooit!

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We can definitely recommend this place. The perfect getaway for a few days!

Super clean, neat and comfortable accommodation with ample storage space and lovely kitchen. The most beautiful view and friendly owners. The best rest ever!

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Rudi B - Mar 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi B
With partner

Waarde vir geld.

Ons het die plek baie geniet, netjies en in baie goeie kondisie. Dit is baie veilig. Views was baie mooi. Gashere was baie vriendelik en ons het onmiddellik baie tuis gevoel. Restaurante en winkels is om die draai, so dit was baie gerieflik. Ons sal definitief in die toekoms daar gaan bly.

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Value for money.

We really enjoyed the place, neat and in very good condition. It is very safe. Views were very beautiful. Hosts were very friendly and we immediately felt very at home. Restaurants and shops are around the corner, so it was very convenient. We will definitely stay there in the future.

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Sanet E - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet E
Individual traveller

Absoluut niks om oor te kla nie, alles was pragtig en gerieflik.

Besonderse plek met vriendelike ontvangs. Eienaars pragtige mense.

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Absolutely nothing to complain about, everything was beautiful and comfortable.

Special place with friendly reception. Owners are beautiful people.

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Kevin K - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kevin K
With partner

Great stay!

Really well located on the island in Port Owen, had a great stay with awesome views of the river! Charming flatlet that had everything in it and super friendly hosts!

Anonymous Guest - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Verushca K - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verushca K
With partner

Baie baie lekker. Baie rustige area. Die plekkie is baie kalmerend.

Die egpaar was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik met aankoms totdat ons vertrek het. Ons gaan beslis weer!

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Very very nice. Very quiet area. The place is very calming.

The couple were very helpful and friendly on arrival until we left. We will definitely go again!

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Janis K - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janis K
With partner

Stunning place, amazing for a peaceful getaway.

The host was warm and welcoming and made us feel right at home. They also checked in with us to ask if we had all we needed and to let them know if we required anything else to give them a shout. The apartment was modern and cosy and equipped with all the amenities you would need, and the view from the balcony overlooking the river was stunning. Had an absolutely amazing stay and would recommend to anyone looking for a romantic or quiet getaway.

Francois H - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois H
With partner

Top gehalte en veilige verblyf met uitsig oor die water.

Super skoon, netjies en veilige verblyf met baie vriendelike ontvangs deur the host.

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Top quality and safe accommodation with a view over the water.

Super clean, tidy and safe accommodation with a very friendly reception by the host.

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Amanda A - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda A
With partner

Awesome neat place. What a welcome, wow.

Thank you. What a friendly lady. Very nice outstanding personality.

Micke N - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Micke N

Amazing and relaxing.

The stay was very nice, and we felt very welcomed right away. It is a beautiful place, not too big, not too small.

Annmarie B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annmarie B
With partner

Gasvry en pragtige ligging.

Richard en Chantel het ons hartlik verwelkom en was uiters gasvry. Die verblyf was goed toegerus en skoon, met 'n rustige atmosfeer. Ons het 'n aangename tyd gehad en sal beslis weer kom bly. Baie dankie vir 'n heerlike ervaring.

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Hospitality and beautiful location.

Richard and Chantel gave us a warm welcome and were extremely hospitable. The accommodation was well equipped and clean, with a peaceful atmosphere. We had a pleasant time and will definitely come and stay again. Thank you very much for a wonderful experience.

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Andrew S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andrew S
Individual traveller

Peaceful.

Shanty's Rest was perfect for what I needed it for. The hospitality was brilliant!

Deidre C - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deidre C
With partner

Tranquility at its best.

What a lovely relaxing weekend! The apartment has a beautiful nautical style with a serene view. They really went the extra mile to make us most comfortable. Anyone looking for a breakaway from civilization should book Shanty's Rest.

Peter F - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter F
With partner

Great.

Despite the howling wind, every moment was celebrated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the view on the lake was wonderful.

Tracey-leigh A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tracey-leigh A
Family with young children

Rustig, sielsverkwikkend.

Heerlik gebly, baie netjies en aandag aan detail. Pragtige uitsig geniet. 'n Versteekte juweel, sal beslis weer terugkom! Ons gashere is warm, tegemoetkomende mense en het ons van die intrapslag laat tuis voel.

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Peaceful, soul-invigorating.

Lovely stay, very tidy and attention to detail. Enjoy the beautiful view. A hidden gem, will definitely come back again! Our hosts are warm, welcoming people and made us feel at home from the moment we walked in.

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Tania S - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tania S
With partner

Naweek in Port Owen.

Shanty's Rest is 'n pragtige woonstel met alles wat jy benodig. Die ligging is perfek. Die eienaars was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ons sal enige tyd weer daar tuis gaan.

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Weekend in Port Owen.

Shanty's Rest is a beautiful apartment with everything you need. The location is perfect. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would stay there again anytime.

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Zahir B - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zahir B
With partner

Peaceful.

Our weekend stay at Shanty's Rest was wonderful. The "apartment" had everything we needed and more to enjoy our weekend away. We were really impressed with the place and would definitely go back. Recommended, got more than we expected.

Irma F - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Irma F
With partner

Kan die plek 100% aanbeveel.

Ons was aangenaam verras met die superskoon, modern en vars blyplekkie! Die vriendelike eienaars het uit hul pad gegaan vir ons! Skoon handdoeke elke dag en daar is 'n omskakelaar, so my man kon sy rugbywedstryd kyk. Heerlik gebly.

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Can recommend the place 100%.

We were pleasantly surprised with the super clean, modern and fresh place to stay! The friendly owners went out of their way for us! Clean towels every day and there is a converter so my husband could watch his rugby match. Had a wonderful stay.

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Desmarie M - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Desmarie M
With partner

Uitstekend!

Perfekte, veilige ligging. Verblyf was skoon, netjies en modern. Richard en Chantel was baie aangenaam. Ons sal beslis weer terugkom.

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Outstanding!

Perfect, safe location. Accommodation was clean, tidy and modern. Richard and Chantel were very pleasant. We will definitely come back again.

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Cecile N - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cecile N
With partner

A wonderful, relaxing stay at Shanty's Rest.

Lovely, clean, and safe apartment in a great location with beautiful views. Chantel is a very welcoming host. Thank you for the lovely, relaxing stay.

Anel V - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anel V
With partner

Lekker Weskuskuier op sy beste met die mooiste uitsig.

Baie mooi plek met bitter goeie, warm kliëntediens.

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Nice West Coast stroll at its best with the most beautiful view.

Very nice place with very good, warm customer service.

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Mogamad Fuad S - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mogamad Fuad S
With partner

Without a doubt, it was one of our best weekends away.

We found everything to our expectations and couldn't have asked for more. Owner of the property was always available and showed genuine interest. Definitely a place I would stay over again, should I travel down the West Coast again.

Ian S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ian S
With partner

Netjies, modern, skoon.

Sjoe, ek kan regtig Shanty's Rest aanbeveel. Als is daar, skoon beddegoed, uitsig op die water. Lekker geleë in 'n doodloop straat teen die rivier. Jy sien sommer al die seilbote en bote wat inkom en uitgaan. Ek gee Santy's Rest 'n 5 ster. Sal definitief van hul weer gebruik maak.

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Neat, modern, clean.

Wow, I can really recommend Shanty's Rest. Als is there, clean bedding, view of the water. Nicely located in a dead-end street by the river. You just see all the sailboats and boats coming in and going out. I give Santy's Rest a 5 star. Will definitely use them again.

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Heinrich D - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heinrich D
With partner

Excellent and superb service.

We had a lekke time at Shanty's rest. Outstanding service with a beautiful view to die for.

Heinrich M - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heinrich M
With partner

Netheid, luuks, rustigheid en vriendelike gasheer. Sal beslis weer besoek.

Met die aankoms was my vriendin baie verras met die asemrowende uitkyk vanaf die balkon. Die rustige atmosfeer is fantasties. Sal beslis weer besoek.

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Cleanliness, luxury, tranquility and friendly host. Will definitely visit again.

Upon arrival, my girlfriend was very surprised with the breathtaking view from the balcony. The peaceful atmosphere is fantastic. Will definitely visit again.

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Alex F - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alex F
With partner

What an amazing family Richard and Chantel.

An amazing couple of days.

Hiletje S - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hiletje S
With partner

Ons kom al jare in Port Owen en het al by verskeie plekke gehuur, maar hierdie was die eerste keer wat ons werklik gevoel het dat dit waarde vir geld is.

Richard en Chantel (die eienaars) gaan werklik uit hul pad uit om jou welkom te laat voel. Ons het werklik so lekker gebly en ons is so dankbaar dat hierdie 2 mense op ons pad gekom het. Ons sal hulle vir enige iemand aanbeveel. Baie dankie vir 'n heerlike vakansie by Shantys!

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We have been coming to Port Owen for years and have rented from several places, but this was the first time we really felt it was value for money.

Richard and Chantel (the owners) really go out of their way to make you feel welcome. We really had such a nice stay and we are so grateful that these 2 people came our way. We would recommend them to anyone. Thank you very much for a wonderful holiday at Shantys!

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Nelmarie T - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nelmarie T
With partner

Bly plek was van hoogstaande gehalte. Heerlik gerus.

Ons het 'n heerlike wegbreek naweek gehad. Goeie gehalte. Rustige atmosfeer en baie stil omgewing.

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Stay place was of high quality. Feel free to do so.

We had a lovely weekend getaway. Good quality. Peaceful atmosphere and very quiet environment.

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Michal H - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Michal H
With partner

Nice location.

Very peaceful for a breakaway.

Wendy Z - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wendy Z
With partner

Fantasties sal definitely weer gebruik maak van Shanty's Rest.

Eienaars was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik.

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Fantastic will definitely use Shanty's Rest again.

Owners were very helpful and friendly.

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Eunice E - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eunice E
With partner

Netjies, rustig en aangename, vriendelike eienaars.

Sal weer hul plekkie besoek.

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Neat, quiet and pleasant, friendly owners.

Will visit their place again.

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  • Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
  • Capacity: 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 2 Trident way, Admiral Island, Velddrif, 7365, Western Cape
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