Escape to the Beach
The Mermaids Purse
Barefoot beach days meet a little safari adventure at The Mermaid’s Purse, a private beachfront villa on 16 Mile Beach, just outside Yzerfontein on the West Coast. This coastal escape pairs direct beach access with sweeping ocean views and a fresh perspective over the salt mine. Follow the tides, settle in for a spectacular sunset, or swap sandy toes for safari tracks with a game drive on the West Coast Private Game Reserve—just one of the unforgettable experiences waiting on your doorstep.
Barefoot beach days meet a little safari adventure at The Mermaid’s Purse, a private beachfront villa on 16 Mile Beach, just outside Yzerfontein on the West Coast. This coastal escape pairs direct beach access with sweeping ocean views and a fresh perspective over the salt pans. Follow the tides, settle in for a spectacular sunset, or swap sandy toes for safari tracks with a game drive on the West Coast Private Game Reserve—just one of the unforgettable experiences waiting on your doorstep.
In a nutshell
The villa opens up, and all of it is yours. Upstairs, the living spaces look west over the ocean and east across the salt pans, with a fireplace, a lounge, a long table for twelve, and a kitchen and bar. Downstairs, a second lounge gathers around a fireplace, with a round table and kitchen alongside. The rooftop offers endless views over ocean and salt pans alike
Six bedrooms for up to twelve guests. Each with a kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom. Five are on the ground floor, each with a stoep. The sixth, the master, stands apart in its own pool-side building, with a view of the beach and the ocean.
The villa opens up, and all of it is yours. Upstairs, the living spaces look west over the ocean and east across the salt pans, with a fireplace, a lounge, a long table for twelve, and a kitchen and bar. Downstairs, a second lounge gathers around a fireplace, with a round table and kitchen alongside. The rooftop offers endless views over ocean and salt pans alike
Six bedrooms for up to twelve guests. Each with a kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom. Five are on the ground floor, each with a stoep. The sixth, the master, stands apart in its own pool-side building, with a view of the beach and the ocean.
Direct Beach Access
A path from the villa leads directly to the beach
Private pool
A private pool is located between the villa and the beach
Beach Views
The villa offers uninterrupted beach views
Equipped Kitchens
The Villa has a Kitchen on each floor equipped with all necessities
Amenities & Features
Cool down in the plunge pool on hot days or gather around one of the fire places indoors to warm up.
Beach access is a direct path from the house.
The villa comes supplied with all standard kitchen amenities, coffee, tea and wood for your fires and braai.
In the rooms bath amenities, bath and beach towels are provided. White linen, woven rattan lights and steel-framed doors let the coast in, so open the doors and take your time.
Cool down in the plunge pool on hot days or gather around one of the fire places indoors to warm up.
Beach access is a direct path from the house.
The villa comes supplied with all standard kitchen amenities, coffee, tea and wood for your fires and braai.
In the rooms bath amenities, bath and beach towels are provided. White linen, woven rattan lights and steel-framed doors let the coast in, so open the doors and take your time.
Coffee Machine
2 Fire Places
Braai
Around the Corner
Just an hour from Cape Town, The Mermaids Purse offers a quick escape to the beach. The villa is located just outside Yzerfontein, along 16 mile beach, one of the longest uninterrupted beaches in South Africa.
The town of Yzerfontein is a few minutes drive away and offers all small town conveniences, including super markets and a variety of eateries.
Just an hour from Cape Town, The Mermaids Purse offers a quick escape to the beach. The villa is located just outside Yzerfontein, along 16 mile beach, offering convenient access to local shops and eateries.
Stay in, Head out, Explore
The West Coast has a lot of exciting activities to offer. West Coast Private Game reserve is around the corner and offers private safari drives with a pick-up from your doorstep and safari or beach horse rides can be arranged with the stables around teh corner from the villa. Yzerfontein harbour is the lounching spot for sea safaris and whale watching (in season only). For a cultural experience venture out to Khwa Ttu, a (Khoi)San Cultural Heritage Centre.
If you are looking to relax, Gin Tastings or a Private Chef can be arranged in your villa upon request. All activities and services can be booked with our reservations office. We advise to pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Game Drives
Get picked up from your doorstep in a private game viewer and access the West Coast Private Game Reserve only 5 min away.
Horseback Safaris
Go for a horseride, suitable for beginners and experienced riders, venture into the reserve or ride on the beach
Private Chef
Don’t want to cook yourself? A private chef can be arranged for (part of) your stay
Sea Safari
Swop bush for Ocean & venture out from Yzerfontein Harbour on a sea safari or whale watching tour.
Culture
Enrich your understanding of the original inhabitants of the West Coast. Visit the Khwa Ttu San heritage centre.
Events
The Mermaids Purse is a perfect venue for small events, for larger events the venue can be combined with other Rooikat Safari Collection accommodation options.
If you would like to book an event, off-site or wedding, please get in touch with our reservations team.
To have a deeper look into the Mermaids Purse, have a look on the dedicated website
The Mermaids Purse is a perfect venue for small events, for larger events the venue can be combined with other Rooikat Safari Collection accommodation options.
If you would like to book an event, off-site or wedding, please get in touch with our reservations team.
To have a deeper look into the Mermaids Purse, have a look on the dedicated website
The Mermaid's Purse - Impressions
