The holiday Mecca of Stilbaai (or Still Bay as it is commonly referred to), is also known as the Bay of Sleeping Beauty – which gives you a taste of what you’re in for when you buy property in Stilbaai. Approximately 330km from Cape Town and 150km from George, Stilbaai property is incredibly popular amongst those looking for a slower pace of life or a holiday home where they can sit back and watch the warm Indian Ocean lap the shores of unspoilt white beaches. 

Whether you’re looking to buy a house in Stilbaai to rent out to tourists in season or you’re looking to switch gears and live here fulltime, there is a property perfect for you. Properties for sale in Stilbaai range from smaller cottages and vacant plots to family homes and lock-up-and-go apartments. View some of the Stilbaai properties for sale below.

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Explore Still Bay

Water sports

Water sports

Stilbaai offers a safe and placid coastline, a river that is navigable for 15km and an abundance of natural springs and ideal opportunity for skiing, boating, diving, rock angling, deep-sea fishing and surfing.

Outdoor

Outdoor

Horse riding and quad biking are popular here, but it is the hiking trails that will really excite outdoor enthusiasts. The Skulpiesbaai Route, Lappiesbaai Beach and Geelkrans Routes are just a few of the trails waiting to be explored. As you follow the trails, you’ll be exposed to an abundance of fynbos, wild life, bird and marine life. Keep an eye out for the Southern Right Whales which can be seen between June and October from various look-out points.

Festivals

Festivals

The annual “Pampoen” Festival (Pumpkin Festival) hosted by the local Primary School takes place during the March school holidays and is a fun-filled weekend for locals and the tourists who make their way to Stilbaai for the event.

Historical

Historical

The footsteps of ancient man still linger here. A prime example of this are the fish traps constructed by strandlopers which are visible at low tide and the historic Blombos cave where many ancient artefacts have been found. There are also two National Monuments, at Palinggat and Jagersbosch, to visit. 

Jongensfontein

Jongensfontein

Where do people who live in holiday towns go on holiday? Well, if you live in Stilbaai, it’ll be to Jongesfontein. This popular holiday resort is a mere 10km west of Stilbaai and offers a range of accommodation options and will appeal to anyone who loves to surf, fish, swim, snorkel, golf and scuba dive.

Living in Still Bay

Areas near to Still Bay

Barrydale, George, Great Brak River, Heidelberg, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Riversdale, Sedgefield, Wilderness, Witsand,

Schools

Given its designation as a holiday town, there are a surprising number of schools in the area. Many residents also choose to send their children to schools with boarding facilities along the Garden Route. 

Shopping and dining

Stilbaai offers a wide variety of shopping amenities, ranging from well-stocked, modern supermarkets and convenience stores to smaller family-run concerns. The town also boasts a variety of family friendly restaurants. 

Healthcare

Service providers such as the medical profession, i.e. doctors, dentists, a clinic and pharmacies are also available. 

Sporting

Buying a house in Stilbaai gives you access to a wide range of sporting facilities which include a nine-hole golf course, bowling greens, tennis, squash and netball courts and rugby fields.

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