Enjoy the amazing landscapes

of Kommetjie

Explore the Cape Peninsula when you stay at Fin Whale Beach House

With views over the ocean, Hout Bay and the towering Chapman’s Peak, it’s literally on the most idyllic beach in the area – Kommetjie’s Long Beach. All you have to do is step out of beach house heaven onto the sand, or stay home and enjoy Fin Whale’s beautiful facilities and luxurious accommodation as you make yourselves at home in this small slice of South African paradise.

You’ll never tire of the constantly changing scenery outside as the ocean takes on different moods throughout the day. From sunrise to sunset the views from the beach are absolutely gorgeous and sunset is a time to be treasured as the sky turns every shade of purple and orange as the sun dips below the horizon, making the ocean seem magical and other-wordly.

Besides being amazingly beautiful, the ocean off Kommetjie is a thriving marine environment. it’s home to a variety of marine creatures from southern right whales, Cape fur seals, African penguins and even the occasional orcas, as well as porpoises and dolphins.

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to exploring the sea. There are regular boat cruises in the area offering you the chance to see some of the amazing birds and animals that make the sea their home.

If you’re brave enough to face the ocean’s apex predator, you can take the plunge and go shark cage diving, where you will learn about the incredible great white shark and the role it plays in the ocean’s fragile marine eco-systems. These incredible fish are magnificent to behold in their natural environment and a far cry from the menacing killers portrayed in the movie “Jaws”.

Back on dry land, Kommetjie and the entire Cape Peninsula are home to some of the most amazing endemic plants you can find in the world. This spectacular environment that surrounds Fin Whale Beach House and ranges across the peninsula is known locally as “Fynbos” – literally meaning fine bush.

Made up of rare and endemic species, Fynbos contributes to the Cape Floral Kingdom – the smallest and most biodiverse of the world’s six floral kingdoms found entirely within South Africa and boasting more than 9000 species!

So spend some quality time with us here in Kommetjie by making Fin Whale Beach House your home from home for a few days. Bring your dogs too – fur babies are more than welcome!

Reasons why you should visit us in Kommetjie

Hike, dive, cycle, ride, surf, explore and more!

Are you aching for the chance to escape to a small piece of South African paradise for a few days away from your humdrum, every day life, doing things you’ve not done before and exploring new places? Then Fin Whale Beach House in the pretty coastal town of Kommetjie is the place to be! Here’s why…

When it comes to getting away from it all, you often don’t have to go that far. Remember the saying “a change is as good as a holiday”? Well for us at Fin Whale Beach House, a change IS a holiday, and changing your point of view to the incredible scenery of South Africa’s Western Cape and its magnificent coastline is as good as it gets!

So what is there to do here at our lovely little beach house overlooking Long Beach and the gorgeous blues of the Atlantic Ocean? Here are some suggestions… 

1. Take long walks on the beach

It’s called Long Beach for a reason and it’s just begging to be explored. Get up just as the sun is breaking over the horizon and head out onto the soft, white sand and breathe in that wonderful sea air as you just walk and feel your body and mind relax and keep time to the waves. Or head out in the late afternoon to watch the sun set and marvel at the incredible views. Don’t forget we welcome dogs at Fin Whale Beach House – so feel free to bring your fur babies along!

2. Explore the wreck of the Kakapo

While walking along the beach in the direction of Noordhoek and Chapman’s Peak which beckons on the horizon, stop to examine the mangled iron that forms the skeleton of the SS Kakapo – a 665-ton schooner-rigged steamship which floundered here on 25 May 1900. It’s a local legend and makes for great photo opportunities.

3. Discover the Cape Floral Kingdom on your doorstep

Take a casual hike into the foothills behind Kommetjie and marvel at the abundant fynbos plants and flowers that make up the Cape Floral Kingdom – one of the most biodiverse eco-systems in the world that includes rare and endemic species found only here. The best time for flowers is spring which starts officially in September, but many species bloom well into summer and autumn.

4. Surfs up!

Kommetjie is renowned the world over for its great surfing, so if you love getting out onto the ocean there’s no better way to do it than with a surfboard. If you’ve never surfed before, don’t worry – there are lots of operators who will gladly teach you and show you how it’s done. If you’re already a keen surfer, you’ll love it here! Just bring your board!

5. A galloping we will go…

Horse riding is a wonderful way to experience Kommetjie and its spectacular views and explore both the beach and its surroundings. There’s nothing like riding along Long Beach or winding your way up into the hills and getting spectacular views over the ocean and the mountains beyond Chapman’s Peak. You don’t have to be an experienced rider to enjoy a horse trail and you can choose how long you ride for, from an hour to a full day.

6. Wine tasting

The Western Cape is South Africa’s wine-making capital and there are some wonderful vineyards in and around Kommetjie, in neighbouring Noordhoek and out on the main Winelands tourism route. Take a full-day trip to the Franschhoek Valley and hop on and off the renowned Wine Tram, stopping at local vineyards to sample the vintages! Or tour the Kommetjie Wine Route and take in the best of our local wine estates.

7. Food, glorious food

Kommetjie and its surrounds are blessed with some stunning restaurants, eateries and cafés which, combined with the amazing food offered at the local vineyards makes this area an absolute hotspot for food lovers and cuisine connoisseurs! From farm to table, the food on offer around Fin Whale Beach House is outstanding, fresh and sustainably grown, so take the time to sample what’s on offer and enjoy eating out in style!

8. Marine safaris

Head out on to the ocean on a guided tour to see the marine big five – whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and penguins – and learn more about these amazing animals. You can take a day trip up the coast to Hermanus – the whale-watching capital of South Africa – and see the southern right whales in season (June to November) when they come here to calf. Or get an adrenaline rush with some shark cage diving, witnessing the majesty of the great white shark.

9. Diving in the kelp forests

Pull on a wetsuit and plunge beneath the waves into the incredible world beneath the surface and the gently swaying kelp forests made famous by the award-winning documentary “My Octopus Teacher”. You’ll be amazed by the wealth of marine life that calls the kelp forests home, from the humble octopus, seals and sharks to a variety of fish and crustaceans. If you are not a qualified diver, dive courses are available at dive centres in and around Kommetjie.

10. Do absolutely nothing!

That’s right. Just stay at home at Fin Whale Beach House and enjoy the feeling of switching off, relaxing and chilling out. Swim in our sparkling pool, snooze in the hammock, braai (the local term for a barbecue) with friends and family and make the most of the idyllic views, fresh sea air and fabulous facilities on offer. Sometimes doing nothing is the best holiday of all!

Explore SA’s Mother City

Discover Cape Town from the air, in a motorcycle sidecar or by boat! 

A day or two exploring South Africa’s Mother City of Cape Town is a great way to embellish your stay at Fin Whale Beach House here in Kommetjie. In fact, you haven’t really experienced the Western Cape if you’ve not “done” Cape Town head-to-toe!

It’s just a half-hour drive from Kommetjie to the city that’s consistently voted one of the most beautiful in the world and Cape Town is worth every second of the journey. With its iconic backdrop of Table Mountain dominating the skyline, this mountain should be your Number One port of call. Take the cable car all the way to the top and spend a couple of hours exploring, taking in the sensational views and learning more about the fauna and flora that call this spectacular peak home.

Next up, head for the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront – Cape Town’s adventure centre par excellence! This is where you can book everything from shark cage diving to a scenic helicopter flight over the city and the Cape Peninsula beyond. You can also explore the Waterfront and Cape Town harbour by water taxi, enjoying the company of Cape fur seals as you travel, as well as fabulous views of the city and mountain beyond.

You can even try parasailing over Cape Town, or head out on a vintage motorcycle and sidecar tour of the city and its highlights. Get to grips with the history of South Africa with a trip to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner at the height of apartheid or check out the old fort which marks the spot where Jan van Riebeeck and his crew from the Dutch East India Company landed in the 1600s, thus founding the Mother City.

Why not take in the amazing and world-renowned Two Oceans Aquarium and learn more about the amazing world beneath the waves of the Cape – where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic at the southern most tip of Africa – Cape Aghullas.

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is also home to some great restaurants, bars and eateries, so you won’t go hungry on your Cape Town adventure. Or just mosey on back to Kommetjie for some fabulously fresh seafood. The choice is yours!

The perfect winter escape awaits

Enjoy roaring log fires and Kommetjie’s warm hospitality…

It may be cloudy and brooding outside, but here at Fin Whale Beach House the onset of winter means the chance to snuggle up with a bottle of fine South African wine in front of a roaring log fire with a group of great friends and family and just enjoy being together…

There’s little to beat a wonderful home on the beach filled with warmth and laughter on a sun-filled but chilly winter’s day. Here in Kommetjie in South Africa’s Western Cape our average daytime temperature in the winter months is around 20 deg C. It can get as warm as 24 deg C, but it can also plummet to the low to mid teens too!

Winter in South Africa officially kicks off on 1 June and lasts till spring arrives on 1 September! Our winters are generally mild and the climate here in Kommetjie is often compared to that of the Mediterranean, making it the perfect time for long walks on the beach, hiking and exploring the amazing landscapes around us and venturing out on day trips to nearby places of interest.

The house itself is built for entertaining and enjoying an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Just steps from Long Beach, the views are spectacular and there’s lots of space to just relax and kick back and ease into the beach vibe of simple, barefoot luxury.

A covered braai area on a beautiful enclosed verandah makes it easy to cook up a storm even when storms prevail! The main lounge area with its open fireplace is perfect for cooler evenings and a pot belly stove in the corner of the kitchen makes it one of the best places in the house to gather for good food and great conversation!

And at the end of the day, as the sun begins to set, grabbing a bottle or two of bubbly, sticks and marshmallows and building a bonfire in the dunes is a wonderful way to experience the magic of beach life!

Fin Whale’s beautiful kitchen has been custom-designed with entertaining in mind. Its modern, open plan style and huge dining table make it a huge drawcard and the heart of this beautiful beach house. Self-catering is always made easy when you have a great kitchen at your disposal, equipped with the best appliances and thoughtfully laid out.

Outside, the stunning timber bar area adjacent to the sparkling swimming pool is also perfect for sundowners or just enjoying a cold beer or G&T on a warm, sunny day. When the glass doors are all opened, the covered verandah becomes a wonderfully shaded outdoor lounge area, with its farmstyle table and benches and comfy L-shaped couch. If you are in the market for superclone Replica Rolex , Super Clone Rolex is the place to go! The largest collection of fake Rolex watches online!

All of Fin Whale’s four bedrooms have their own bathrooms and can sleep up to eight people in style. The upstairs rooms have stunning views of the beach and distant Chapman’s Peak to boot.

So gather your friends and family around you, including your fur babies (Fin Whale Beach House is pet friendly) and come and visit us for a winter break here in Kommetjie. It’s just a short drive from Cape Town International Airport till you have your toes in the sand!

Unspoilt natural beauty = the ultimate escape!

Close to Cape Town but a world away from stress

It’s holiday time again!

Time to head to the beach for some fun in the sun…

With school holidays upon us and Easter looming large, there’s no better place to escape to than Kommetjie in South Africa’s Western Cape and the beautiful Long Beach – kilometres of soft white sand stretching as far as the eye can see! What are you waiting for? Grab your cozzie, your family, the dog and hit the road!

Beach bliss cures all. That’s a fact. No matter how stressed, strained, exhausted and just plain done with every day life you are, the feel of soft sand between your toes, the smell of the ocean and sun on your skin are the combined panacea for all ills. So where better to spend a few glorious days unwinding than in a luxurious house on the beach?

Enter Fin Whale Beach House in the lovely seaside village of Kommetjie, just half an hour’s drive from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town, South Africa’s Mother City. Framed by the legendary shape of Chapman’s Peak and the mountains of the Cape Peninsula, this is where the south Atlantic goes into mesmerising relaxation mode, with the sound of its waves breaking on the shores of the immaculate Long Beach guaranteed to banish anxiety in a jiffy.

There’s little to beat the ability to roll out of bed whenever you want and step straight onto powder-soft white sand for a casual stroll along one of the most picturesque beaches in South Africa. That’s what Fin Whale Beach House offers you – the chance to live a beach lifestyle, even if only for a few precious days. It’s barefoot luxury at its finest!

With four beautiful en-suite bedrooms, the house is big enough to host groups of family and friends but small enough to create an intimate, relaxed atmosphere all of its own, especially when a roaring log fire is lit in the spacious fireplace on a chilly evening and the meat on the braai is sizzling… This is where you gather to just enjoy life, forgetting all about work, school, the madness of the world and all of the irritations that life throws at you on a daily basis. 

At Fin Whale Beach House you just get to “be” for a few days, living in the moment, enjoying the great outdoors and the wonderful healing power of nature on your doorstep while decompressing and re-evaluating your priorities. That’s the magic of the beach – it just clears the cobwebs in your mind, dusts off your soul and gets your body nice and rested and ready for anything! 

Fun is a given when you’re staying in such a wonderful beach setting. And Kommetjie itself is renowned for the variety of things to see and do and places to visit, as well as activities to indulge in. Whether it’s learning to surf, boogie boarding or snorkelling the local kelp forests or hiking in the mountains, kayaking and indulging in wine tasting and sampling fresh seafood, you’ll never get bored in Kommetjie.

Kommetjie also has a rich history dating back to the turn of the 1900s and is well known for its wonderful indigenous fynbos and rich coastal environment. There are interesting shipwrecks to explore on Long Beach and a walk to Slangkop lighthouse is a must. 

So if you’re thinking of somewhere to go over the holiday period where you can rediscover “you” and have amazing fun with your loved ones, think no more – Fin Whale Beach House is the answer! Get in touch with us to book an amazing beach holiday!