The coastal path
2 minutes from the door, then kilometres of it along the rocks, continuing as the Hermanus Cliff Path for roughly 12 km toward the Klein River mouth.
A modern self-catering studio on South Africa’s Cape Whale Coast, 12 minutes from Hermanus and just a 2-minute walk from the coastal path and tidal pools. Wake to sunrise sea views from your own private balcony, and fall asleep to the sound of the waves.
- Sleeps 2, with an extra-length queen bed and a full bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchenette including coffee machine
- Your own private entrance & garden fire pit
- Smart TV and fast free WiFi
2Guests
1Queen bed
1Bathroom
56m²
From R1500 per night
Gallery
Bright and spacious, with coffee on the balcony.
French doors open onto the balcony and the sea beyond, with the sun reaching all the way back: the extra-length queen bed, the sofa, a kitchenette you can properly cook in. Outside, a walled garden of your own and a fire pit for the evening.
The studio
Garden & balcony
Guest reviews
What our guests have to say.
“Beautifully furnished, well equipped and centrally located with a lovely sea view. Communication, check in and check out were all five star.”
Lindy, July 2026
“One of the best places we have ever stayed at. So stylish, warm and cosy. They went above and beyond our expectations.”
Hanna, June 2026
“Such a gem. The attention to detail and the quality of the finishes was truly appreciated. It felt like a home away from home.”
Sherene, April 2026
“Mornings on the balcony with coffee and the peaceful ocean air. A short walk to the beach, and Davies Pool is a lovely spot.”
Sherene, April 2026
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Your place was absolutely stunning, and we would highly recommend it.”
Nectarios, May 2026
Where you’ll be
Onrus, in the Overberg
Situated on South Africa’s Cape Whale Coast, the curve of shoreline between Cape Town and Hermanus. 90 minutes from Cape Town city centre, 12 from Hermanus, and about 200 metres from the water.
Onrus, with the lagoon and the tidal pools along the coastal path.
- Coastal path & tidal pools2 min walk
- Onrus beach5 min walk
- Hermanus town centre12 min drive
- Hemel-en-Aarde wine valley20 min drive
- Cape Town and its airportabout 1 hr 30
Onrus & around
Whales from the rocks, June to November
Southern right whales arrive from Antarctica around June and stay into November, peaking in September and October. This coastline is widely called the best land-based whale watching in the world, close enough to see from the rocks and the cliff path.
Davies tidal pool
Sheltered salt water for when the sea is wild, and the best seat in the village at sunset. The balcony looks straight over it.
Hermanus & the valley
12 minutes away, Hermanus has the restaurants, the old harbour and the whale boats. Inland, the Hemel-en-Aarde valley makes some of South Africa’s best pinot noir.
Enquire
Get in touch
Contact Carin, who owns the studio. Replies usually come within the hour, on South African time.