Casa Blu: A Perfect Hideaway on South Africa’s West Coast

Unashamedly relaxed and effortlessly refined, Casa Blu captures the spirit of barefoot West Coast beach living at its most authentic. One of the first jewels in Perfect Hideaway’s West Coast collection, Casa Blu remains an idyllic hideaway in the little-known village of Dwarskersbos.

Tucked away from the world, this beloved retreat combines the lofty proportions of Cape vernacular architecture with a contemporary sensibility, reimagining the classic fisherman’s cottage with whitewashed walls, shuttered windows, and a wide, shady stoep. Immaculate styling, thoughtful detailing and modern add-ons lend an air of understated sophistication, creating a space that feels both elevated and blissfully laid-back.

Here, long, languid afternoons unfold on built-in banquettes and hammocks beneath Mediterranean-style curtains and a latte roof. Set directly on the dune, the house moves to the gentle rhythms of the sea, with ocean breezes filling every room with the unmistakable scent of salt and summer. Nearly every room offers uninterrupted views of the ocean, while the spacious, sun-drenched living area, with its open-plan kitchen designed for effortless gathering, makes everyday moments feel special.

For sundowners, there’s no better perch than the upstairs terrace, affectionately known as the “whale-watching terrace,” where sightings of whales and Heaviside dolphins often steal the show.

Available to rent through Perfect Hideaways, Casa Blu accommodates up to eight guests across three beautifully appointed bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, offering everything needed for a carefree coastal escape. Guests can enjoy uncapped WiFi, wireless SONOS, a smart TV with DSTV, a solar-heated swimming pool, beach chairs and an umbrella for long days on the sand, as well as three canoes (with life jackets provided), two surfboards, and a boogie board for ocean adventures.

Perfect Hideaways has a portfolio of farms, villas, houses, cottages and boutique hotels – each unique, each with huge character and each handpicked because of their individual beauty, quirks and charm. Perfect Hideaways wants to take you to a place that appeals to your every sense… transport you to a world away from the one you know… and match you to your ideal getaway.