"The Tin Shack" is a beautiful eco friendly container built cabin situated on a hill behind the West Coast town of St Helena Bay. The cabin overlooks the town below and the entire bay with the majestic Cederberg mountains in the distance. It has two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a spacious living area. The kitchen is equipped with a standard fridge/freezer, four-plate gas hob, microwave, and all kitchen essentials. The spacious deck has a Weber BBQ, outdoor seating, and a woodfired hot tub.

There is no wifi and no tv, therefor, it is the perfect getaway from it all.

Smoking and pets are not allowed.

 

The interior is minimalist and has an industrial look but beautiful clean finishes have not been compromised. In line with the hosts' concern for the environment, each bathroom has a compost toilet which will be serviced every 2nd day or more frequently on request. We are collecting as much rainwater as possible and all greywater is also recycled for the garden. The cabin is situated on a smallholding with natural vegetation, abundant birdlife including birds of prey such as kestrels and eagles, and small wildlife like mongoose, francolin, guinea fowl, tortoise, and the occasional duyker roaming free. It is the perfect spot for escaping technology, reading a book, or relaxing in the hot tub while watching the world go by. In the right season and equipped with a pair of binoculars whales and dolphins can be seen playing in the bay.

 

Our neighbourhood is a group of smallholdings on the hill behind St Helena Bay. There is great concern among residents for nature and most are trying to do their bit to contribute positively to our natural environment. We request that guests value and respect this sentiment.

 

The town and nearby beaches are within 5 to 15 km from the cabin. The hill is quite steep and walking to town is not recommended. Walking and cycling for leisure, on the other hand, is a nice activity to undertake on the hill. St Helena Bay has a SPAR, OK, petrol station, restaurants and pubs.

 

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