The Bee's Knees
Close to the ocean with expansive views and a sense of being suspended above the coast. A special choice for couples and small groups who want the sea at the heart of their stay.
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Luxury Holiday Homes in the Garden Route
Three secluded homes where forest, fynbos and the Indian Ocean come together. Your private escape near Victoria Bay and Wilderness.
A different kind of Garden Route stay
Come for the view. Stay for the feeling.
Tucked into the protected Ballots Nature Reserve near Victoria Bay, Cliff Top Houses puts you in the middle of the landscape rather than simply overlooking it.
These are not conventional holiday rentals. Timber, glass and natural materials open the houses to the forest, fynbos, cliffs and ocean beyond. From your deck, you may watch whales and dolphins below, hear birds in the forest and end the day with the sound of the sea.
3secluded holiday homes
Oceanand forest views
Garden Routenear George & Wilderness
Choose your escape
Three houses. Three personalities. One extraordinary setting.
The Cat's Whiskers
Look through indigenous trees, across the cliffs and out to sea. Stylish, peaceful and designed to make the most of its remarkable natural surroundings.
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Forest Whisper
Wake to birdsong, the river below and waves beyond. A tranquil retreat immersed in the forest with glorious views towards the bay.
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Nature isn't something you visit. It's where you stay.
Ocean & whales
Look down towards the Indian Ocean and keep an eye out for whales, dolphins and seabirds from the sea-facing decks.
Forest & fynbos
Walk among indigenous forest and the extraordinary plant life of the Cape Floral Kingdom, right on your doorstep.
Wildlife
More than 200 bird species have been recorded in the reserve, alongside bushbuck, zebra, grysbok and other wildlife.
Garden Route
Victoria Bay, Wilderness, George and the wider Garden Route are close enough for exploring, yet the reserve feels wonderfully removed.
Where you'll find us
Hidden away, yet wonderfully connected.
Cliff Top Houses is set in Ballots Nature Reserve at Ballots Heights, near Victoria Bay and Wilderness, on South Africa's Garden Route.
It's the kind of location that lets you spend a morning exploring the coast, an afternoon doing absolutely nothing and an evening watching the light change over the ocean.
Victoria Bay
Nearby coastal village
Nearby coastal village
Wilderness
Garden Route & lagoon country
Garden Route & lagoon country
George
Airport and regional hub
Airport and regional hub
Ballots Bay
Secluded coastal setting
Secluded coastal setting
The magic of the place
“Peace and tranquillity in a protected nature reserve, where you can easily forget the troubles of the world.”Cliff Top Houses
Good to know
Garden Route holiday homes, without the guesswork.
Where are the Garden Route Houses located?
The three houses are at Ballots Heights in Ballots Nature Reserve, near Victoria Bay, George and Wilderness on the Garden Route.
Are the houses self-catering?
Yes. Each house is designed as a comfortable self-catering retreat, with a fully equipped kitchen and private living spaces.
Can I see whales and dolphins from the houses?
The houses have spectacular ocean-facing views, and guests can often spot whales and dolphins from the sea decks, depending on season and conditions.
Which house should I choose?
Each house has its own character and setting. Explore The Bee's Knees, The Cat's Whiskers and Forest Whisper to find the one that best suits your stay.
What is there to do nearby?
The area offers beaches, hiking, wildlife, fynbos, scenic drives and the many attractions of the Garden Route, with Wilderness, Victoria Bay and George all within easy reach.
Your Garden Route escape awaits
Find your place in the landscape.
Discover Cliff Top Houses and choose the holiday home that feels right for you.