Cape Town’s incredible scenery and laid-back lifestyle are yours to savor at Villa Aqua. Part of an exclusive gated community in Camps Bay, this luxury vacation rental is just minutes from the beach and mountains, and has panoramic ocean views. Sleek architecture, eclectic decor and four bedrooms can accommodate up to eight friends or family in inviting contemporary South African style. Find serenity on the villa’s sunny terrace, which features plenty of lounge chairs, ocean views and a water feature spilling into the pool. A partially covered al-fresco dining area and gas barbecue are perfect for relaxing with a glass of local wine or hosting your own braai. In the evenings, spot constellations from the balcony or cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace with a drink from the indoor bar. Large windows and blond-wood built-ins bring a sense of light and space to the interiors of Villa Aqua, while a variety of furnishings and textures add warmth. The sitting room pairs a traditional roll-arm sofa with a unique Asian chest, and in the dining room, woven chairs and a natural-fiber rug are soft, organic touches. The spacious, open kitchen is fully equipped with state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances. Each of the villa’s four bedrooms has a queen bed. There are two with en-suite bathrooms and private balconies, one with an en-suite bathroom that opens directly to the pool terrace and one with a hall bathroom and private balcony. Fold-back glass doors and generous use of transom windows make each bedroom a sunny, tranquil retreat. Popular with everyone from local families to couples on holidays or honeymoons, Camps Bay has incredible beaches for surfing and swimming, a lively shopping scene and market and plenty of oceanfront restaurants, all just a short drive from Villa Aqua. The white sands of Clifton 4th Beach are also an easy trip by car. Of course, no visit to Cape Town would be complete without a hike or cable car ride in Table Mountain National Park or around Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles, all just a few miles from the villa. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved.