Discover the Charm of simon's town and the cape peninsula

Our neighbourhood is safe to walk around and park outside. Apart from being walking distance from swimming beaches (Seaforth, Boulders and Windmill Beaches), a small grocery store around the block, called Seven Penguins, is good for essentials, but the Harbour Bay Mall just outside of Simon’s Town, offers a Woolworths, Pick ‘n Pay for more options for grocery shopping. There are a few great spots down the road from us en-route to Boulders Beach for coffee and something to eat. Seaforth Beach is literally 200m from our front door!

For bigger shopping or medical attention, Harbour Bay Mall is located 4km from us with 35 stores ranging from upmarket eateries to premium convenience stores.

 We have off-street parking bays off Queen's Road where our guests can park, but Seaforth Beach Parking is also below the house, with plenty of parking. You can walk anywhere from the house as it is on the Main Road level, so no steep hills to climb and within 1km of most shops, restaurants and beaches.

Local transfer options

On-the-Go Transfers +27 79 486 4228 / +27 68 403 0278

Hakuna TukTuk +27 67 913 1590

UBERS are readily available during the day, but not at night.

Cape Point, located at the tip of the Cape Peninsula 60 km south-west of Cape Town, is a stunning nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Historically significant, Cape Point has long been a maritime landmark, initially named the "Cape of Storms" by explorer Bartolomeu Dias in 1488. Visitors can explore the area's scenic beauty, spot shipwrecks along the coast, hike trails, and ride the Flying Dutchman funicular to the iconic lighthouse. The region is also a haven for activities such as whale watching, spot a zebra or ostrich, to mountain biking, and diving, making it a top destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Discover the breathtaking beauty and ecological significance of False Bay, a Mission Blue marine "Hope Spot" celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity and vital role in ocean health. Located in the eco-conscious town of Simon’s Town, False Bay offers warm, protected waters teeming with marine life, spectacular whale sightings in winter, and incredible underwater visibility. 

There are a few diving companies operating from Simon's Town, including Cape RADD and Impact Divers (Research and Diver Development), Kayak Cape Town (kayak trips to Boulders Beach to see the Africa Penguins), Pisces Divers (also offers diving courses and excursions) and The Boat Company: The only boat operator licensed for whale and dolphin watching in Simon’s Town, also for trips to Seal Island and Cape Point. Bookings can be done online.

There are a few restaurants & coffee shops down the road from us en-route to Boulders Beach.

- Marian’s Place: Coffee & Bagals

- The Cormorant Coffee Shop (hole in the wall)

- Cape Penguino: Take-away options

- Seaforth Restaurant

- Boulders Beach Restaurant

Or, walk to the the town centre for more options, including:

- The Shed - Lighthouse Cafe & Saveur Restaurants (variety), Bertha's Restaurant (seafood), The Sweetest Thing (Best Patisserie around) - Think Coffee

If you feel like driving around the Peninsula to Scarborough, Kommetjie & Noordhoek:

Look out for "The Scone Shack",

nestled on Lalaphanzi Farm in Cape Point, The Scone Shack is a charming off-grid café known for its freshly baked scones.

- The Village Hub and Fisherman's, then Imhoff Farm and Noordhoek Farm Village also offer many other restaurant options.

Nestled on the slopes of Chapman’s Peak in Noordhoek, Cape Point Vineyards offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and a unique terroir that produces award-winning Sauvignon Blanc with mineral tones and exceptional complexity. This family-owned, female-driven estate invites visitors to enjoy relaxed picnics with blankets and pillows provided, perfect for soaking in the sea, mountain, and vineyard scenery. Wine enthusiasts can explore the tasting room to

experience the evolution of their Sauvignon Blanc, while the lively Cape Point Vineyards Thursday Community Market has become a favourite for locals and tourists alike.

 Also visit the Deep South Distillery is the southernmost distillery on the Cape Peninsula.  They specialise in distilling small-batch, hand-crafted spirits made with love, care and pride. 

Book for a tasting or tour.