Surf-Loving Slow Travelers. Surf-passionate remote workers and nature lovers who thrive on slow coastal living, world-class waves, daily wildlife sightings, and a peaceful, early-to-bed lifestyle far from party culture.
Surf Access. The coliving is a 5-minute walk from Supertubes, one of the most celebrated surf breaks in the world, with surfboard storage and a nearby beginner-friendly break at the partner coworking space.
Ocean Wildlife. Guests regularly spot dolphins and seasonal whales directly from the house's balconies and deck, making wildlife encounters a cherished part of everyday life.
Safari Proximity. The coliving serves as a launchpad for epic day trips along the Garden Route, to Addo Elephant National Park, Schotia Game Reserve, and Tsitsikamma National Park.
Artisan Interiors. The house is thoughtfully decorated by local artists and artisans, creating a distinctive, magazine-worthy aesthetic that guests — including an interior designer — specifically rave about.
JBay Coliving is a vegetarian coliving house perched on the hill above Supertubes surf spot in Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa, on the lush Garden Route. Designed for remote workers who want to incorporate the ocean and surfing into their daily routine, it offers a productive environment, coworking access, and a community rooted in slower travel, low-impact living, and connection with the local community. Minimum stay is 14 nights.
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JBay Coliving is built around the belief that slower travel leads to a richer experience. Residents are encouraged to stay long enough to settle into JBay's rhythm, get to know the local community, and enjoy a healthy, balanced way of living.
The house actively discourages isolation — many activities in town are more fun enjoyed in a group, and the coliving fosters a sense of community and connection among residents. At the same time, residents have full autonomy over how communal they want to work and live, with various nooks and spaces across five levels offering everything from cosy private work spots to open, sun-filled communal areas.
Communal meals are hosted at least once a week, often featuring someone interesting from the local community cooking something delicious. The house also facilitates opportunities to share time, experiences and talents with the wider local community.
Low-impact living is central to everything: the house uses natural-based and biodegradable cleaning products, runs mostly on solar power, maintains an organic communal veggie garden, and composts all organic waste using the bokashi method. A strict vegetarian-only policy applies — no meat is stored or prepared in the house.
JBay Coliving started in an unexpected way: Michael, one of the founders, had adopted a stray cat named Mogi. He lived next door to an old guesthouse and noticed that Mogi loved hanging out in that garden.
Michael also runs the local coworking space in JBay and had observed a growing remote work community in town. When the guesthouse next door came up for sale, he saw a dual opportunity: to ensure Mogi would always be looked after even when he needed to travel, and to address the frequent requests he received from remote workers at the cowork who wanted longer-stay, Airbnb-level accommodation near the beach — but preferred to live in community rather than alone.
With that, he bought the guesthouse, made a few upgrades, and JBay Coliving was born. As the story goes, it is mostly a home for a cat — but one where you can stay for a while, get your work done, and do it all in community.
JBay Coliving is situated on the hill above Supertubes — one of the world's most celebrated surf spots — in Jeffrey's Bay (JBay), a small coastal town on South Africa's Eastern Cape, part of the scenic Garden Route. The house enjoys breathtaking ocean views across the bay, and on big swell days residents can hear the waves from their rooms.
The town centers around ocean and surf culture, offering a quiet, peaceful pace of life. Reviewers frequently describe the environment as calm and inspiring, with little nightlife — most evenings are spent at local restaurants or small community events. Nearby natural attractions include the Garden Route, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Schotia Game Reserve, and beautiful stretches of coastline. A shopping centre with a grocery store, laundromat, clinic, and a popular restaurant is within a 5-minute walk of the house.
Jeffrey's Bay itself is a relatively small surf town — safe, unpretentious, and deeply connected to its natural surroundings. Reviewers note that it is a fantastic base for exploring the wider Garden Route, with several charming towns nearby.
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