The beautiful village of Kommetjie lies on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula near Scarborough and Noordhoek. Offering a country lifestyle with beautiful ocean views, Kommetjie property is as varied and colourful as the community who resides here. Houses to rent in Kommetjie range in size from sprawling seaside mansions to compact and cosy cottages which provide perfect holiday homes. 

Some of these larger properties offer up to 6 bedrooms, pools and spacious entertainment areas with unsurpassed vistas of the surrounding mountains. Here you’ll also find vacant land for sale in one of the secure country estates where you can build your dream house from the ground up. Many houses to rent in Kommetjie are sought-after by international visitors or those looking to escape the bright lights of the city and enjoy a relaxing getaway surrounded by natural beauty. For this reason, Kommetjie property presents an appealing investment prospect. Take a look at the available houses for sale in Kommetjie or read on to learn more about living in this quaint seaside town.

Explore Kommetjie

Beautiful beaches

Beautiful beaches

The white sands of Noordhoek Beach are on your doorstep, offering the perfect spot to enjoy horse riding, surfing, dog walking and kite flying. A short drive away on the other side of the Peninsula you'll discover the warmer waters of False Bay. 

Nature

Nature

Take a drive into the Silvermine Nature Reserve and explore the numerous hiking trails and breath-taking views. This area also affords horse riders lovely designated paths for outrides.

Cuisine and culture

Cuisine and culture

There are a few local spots to eat while the Noordhoek Farm Village nearby offers 3 restaurants and a delightful selection of freshly baked breads, cheeses and sweet treats. You’ll also find a variety of local art, craft and curios on offer. 

Winelands

Winelands

Enjoy a picnic or meal at the nearby Cape Point Vineyards which also plays host to an outdoor market during the summer months. Ou Kaapse Weg also gives wine lovers easy access to the rolling vineyards of Constantia and Steenberg. 

Living in Kommetjie

Areas near to Kommetjie

Clovelly, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, Noordhoek, Scarborough, Simon’s Town,

Education

Schools within the area include Sun Valley Primary, Noordhoek Private School, Imhoff Waldorf, Kommetjie Primary and Ocean View Secondary School. The nearby town of Fish Hoek offers even more choice and the University of Cape Town can be reached in 40 minutes. 

Healthcare

The whole family’s needs can be seen to at the Longbeach Medical Centre which is 10 minutes away. In Fish Hoek, you’ll find a selection of locally practicing doctors and The Hove-to Medical Centre. 

Shopping

There aren’t any large malls within Kommetjie but there are various convenience shops or farm stalls to pick up your daily essentials. If you’re after more variety, take a short drive to Longbeach Mall or Sunvalley Shopping Centre. 

Travel

Kommetjie is about 45 minutes from the CBD and Cape Town International Airport respectively and just 30 minutes from Hout Bay (via the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive). Wind over Ou Kaapse Weg to reach Fish Hoek and the warmer beaches of Muizenberg.

For example Camps Bay or Mauritius