A castle on the beach, shimmering like mother of pearl, there’s a soulful ease about Tide Song. It’s light-filled spaces flow into each other freely, opening living areas to spacious alfresco terraces perfect for taking in the ocean views—while the Hermanus beachfront awaits just past the gate.

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The Lowdown

True to its name, life at Tide Song is set to the soundtrack of waves breaking gently on the shore just a few steps away. In a palette as cool as the cresting waves and soft as seafoam drifting on the salty breeze, Tide Song never fails to evoke the wonder and calmness that comes from living by the sea. Tucked away in a privileged seaside location, the home embraces a modern beach house feel—light, uncluttered, calming, and deeply comforting. Just moments from the shore, vibrant cafés, and scenic coastal walks, it’s the balance between seclusion and accessibility that makes it so perfect.

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Sleeping Arrangements

Tide Song features 4 bedrooms: three on the ground level (two with king-size beds that open onto private outdoor areas, one with two bunk beds perfect for little ones), while the primary suite is upstairs (king-size bed) and boasts gorgeous mountain views and an in-room bathtub. All bedrooms are en suite.

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What To Expect 

Downstairs you’ll find the kitchen; straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie, it looks onto the dining room and the ocean beyond, while upstairs, a spacious lounge area complete with a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that stack away to open the interiors onto the generous balcony terrace with an alfresco dining area. Throughout the house, doors lead out to little private garden pockets, offering mountain and ocean views around every corner.

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The Art House Difference

From Marlene Steyn above the living room fireplace to Pierneef in the bathroom, the white walls of Tide Song do more than just usher in a cool, calm vibe—they make for an excellent gallery space. The owners, avid travellers and collectors, introduce key pieces of art and design throughout (usually in bold pops of colour), while a sensational collection of Assouline books makes very beach-vacation-approved reading.