South Africa is known for being home to several stunning spots attracting tourists from all over the world. Cape Town is one of those places which offer some of the most breathtaking views on earth. Camps Bay Beach, Clifton 4th, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and Table Mountain National Park are just some of the many destinations you can explore when you visit Cape Town. If you’re up for an adventure, Cape Town offers thrilling activities including cable car rides, quad biking, helicopter tours, paragliding, and more. Since there are so many things to do here, why not consider an extended stay in this stunning city? Check out our list of the top long-term rentals in Cape Town, South Africa, for a comfortable vacation within your budget.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, decor, availability of dates, and long-term stay rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Shell Shack (from USD 117)
Rent this impressive Bali-inspired cottage on an eco-beach for an unforgettable time in Cape Town. It has a cozy atmosphere that makes it difficult to head outdoors. In the morning, you can enjoy a warm cup of coffee on the patio with beautiful trees and a wooden fence. A wood-burning fireplace with rattan loungers can be found in the lounge area. You’ll also appreciate the neat bedroom in this shack, which offers a view of the green surroundings.
If you’re staying here, feel free to extend your stay because month-long lodgers are offered a 40% discount.
Top guest reviews
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great wifi for working people and no tv to disturb the peacevery pretty and comfortable beach cottagewhat a stunning cottage even more beautiful in person we loved how well kitted the kitchen waswell decorated with comfortable bed and excellent showerCleanliness:
i loved the clean and warm feelit is well equipped and very cleanthis is a very elegant beautiful and clean cottageotherwise the place is great clean nicely furnished and cozylovely cottage beautiful beach style clean quiet walking distance to beach friendly hostHost:
friendly hostthe accommodation is stunning and the host extremely friendly and accommodatingmichelle is an excellent host and very accommodatingamazing and peaceful location and the host is also niceRead more reviewsLocation:
relaxing stay in walking distance from the beach with a nice trail close bythe estate and location is great with a quick walk to the beachexpect only pure peace and quiet at this lovely getaway close to the beach well situatedbeautiful and stylish place nicely organized with everything you need while staying close to the beachmichelle’s place was really cozy and well located for a gateway by the beach
2. Chic home near the beach (from USD 164)
This stylish home will make you extend your stay in Cape Town. It is conveniently located near the beach, waterfall, and mountains, so you can do nature walks without hassle. It boasts a 6 m x 3 m- (19 ft x 9 ft-) outdoor swimming pool, which has a large pool deck where you may sunbathe. Guests love this property’s state-of-the-art interior design and furniture. It even has a piano in the lounge for entertainment.
If you plan on staying here, do take advantage of the 40% discount on month-long stays.
Top guest reviews
Host:
she was very helpfulcarmen is a friendly attentive and accommodating hostwe had a wonderful family celebration and carmen was very accommodating the perfect hostcarmen was a wonderful host always available to answer our queriesall in all a special home and hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location in hout bay is fantasticperfect location being so close to walks up the mountain utterly peaceful and serenethe house is even better than in pictures hout bay is a lovely locationthe neighbourhood is quite and safecarmen’s place is the ideal place to relax and soak up the best the cape town has to offer
3. Minimalist house with sea and mountain views (from USD 139)
Experience Zen living in this minimalist house at the peak of a mountain. Given its location, staying here allows you to witness an excellent view of the sea, the mountains, and the city. The house is full of wide windows offering you an all-day sightseeing experience. If you want to enjoy the fresh breeze, you can stay on the balcony with a sofa and bamboo roofing. No fences are there around the house, but it is equipped with security beams to ensure your safety.
Guests booking at least two months in advance will receive an Early bird discount. Additionally, the host also offers a rebate for month-long stays.
Top guest reviews
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incredible views and a very comfortable beautiful spacethis house is a little gem beautiful comfortable design with all modern amenities perfect for a long term staybreathtaking scenic views of fish hoek right from your living roomCleanliness:
cottage was very cleanthe apartment was bright spotless and very well equippedthe place was very clean and comfortable and comes with everything you needHost:
responsive and helpful hostuta is a wonderful host definitely coming backuta is a wonderful host went out of her way to make us feel welcomeuta was super helpful and accommodatingthe peak house is a lovely escape with beautiful views and uta the most amazing hostRead more reviewsLocation:
nice location great house holderamazing stay such a beautiful location on the mountainside in fish hoekgreat location overlooking mountainside and oceanclose to all the best spots in and around cape townlocation is perfect (although last few meters up to the house is very steep)
4. Aesthetic cottage with private pool (from USD 117)
Take advantage of this new cottage in the center of Constantia, Cape Town. Bright and spacious, it is well equipped with the most advanced home technologies such as Smeg appliances. If you want a private pool experience, this place has a small but gorgeous pool surrounded by a green landscape, which is a good space for sunbathing.
If you stay for more than 28 days, you will receive a 10% discount on your booking. So, don’t hesitate to have an extended stay.
Top guest reviews
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the cottage has all modern touches yet is cozy and inviting you won't want to leaveCleanliness:
everything was clean and a lovely lady angelina came in to clean once a daycleanliness is important to me and the cottage is spotless and comfortablespotlessly clean and stylish and super comfortableher place is spotlessly clean very well equipped by premium quality kitchen utensils and modern furnituresmodern and clean with exactly everything you needHost:
she was by far the best host we’ve experiencedkaren was a great host with helpful recommendations on the areakaren is a perfect hostkaren could start an airbnb training academy - she’s the perfect host who gets everything right thank you karenkaren was very helpful when i needed work materials printed and gift went above and beyondRead more reviewsLocation:
location is great for quick access to the freewayclose to great shopping restaurants and hiking and running trailskaren's place is close to so many great hiking trails and restaurantskaren offers an unique place to stay in lovely safe neighborhood of constantiakaren’s place is located peaceful leafy area
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Santie Gouws
Santie Gouws is a full-time registered and accredited Adventure Guide for Hiking, based in Cape Town, South Africa. A born and bred South African, she is passionate about mountains and the region's magnificent and highly bio-diverse fynbos vegetation, and offers exquisite, tailor-made, professionally guided hiking experiences to private groups, as well as 'open' scheduled group hikes, on Table ... Read more
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5. Remodeled Victorian house (from USD 64)
Have a simple and quiet stay at this remodeled Victorian house in the heart of the happening neighborhood of Observatory. It is equipped with all amenities you’d need for a month-long vacation in Cape Town, including a laundry area with a washing machine. You can peacefully relax in this house with gorgeous windows that let in natural light in the kitchen and dining area. It also has a spacious patio and a wonderful garden where you can take a meditative stroll.
Long-term guests booking this house for more than 28 days will receive a 22% discount.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
comfortable spotlessly clean and secureexpect wonderful hosting clean house and a beautiful environmentthe place was clean beautiful and rusticthe place was clean and neat and we had a very comfortable stayamazing communication safe home good area clean good kitchen comfy beds great showers sitting roomHost:
our hosts were excellentowners were helpful and kindthe hosts are prompt in response and helpfulgreat host very kind and friendly with a lovely homethey were incredibly kind and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the place is centrally located and securegreat central location and a large apartment with two great bedrooms and two bathroomswe chose this place because we wanted to explore observatory and found the apartment to be just perfecttara’s place was so amazing it was central for all the places we wanted to visitits has been recently renovated stylish sparkless close to public transport restaurants quiet and safe
6. Snug beach house with mountain views
Stay in this cozy beach house, which is only a 50 m (164 ft) walk to the sea coast. It has been remodeled with elegant wooden furniture and attractive accent pieces making the house a warm abode for guests. The lounge and kitchen have glass walls separating them from the patio, where you can have fantastic mountain and sea views.
A 25% discount is offered to guests staying for more than 28 days.
Gordons Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
41.14 km (25.6 mi) from Wynberg ParkSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host was very helpful made our stay super pleasantand one can not hold the host responsible for the neighbors’ actionscommunication and interactions with the host made us very comfortablejurie was helpful and friendly and ine responded to all communication timeouslyfamily friendly and extremely well equipped with every possible thing one might require during your stayRead more reviewsLocation:
the restaurants on walking distance were greatawesome place in a magnificent location2: the location is amazing - the beach is very close bylovely stay close to the beach and a child-friendly neighbourhoodclose to the beach and beautiful surroundings
7. Helderzicht Cottage (from USD 47)
Feel at home in Helderzicht Cottage, a refurbished cottage situated in a peaceful neighborhood. If you’re looking for an intimate spot in Cape Town, this cottage with a private garden and a patio is perfect for you. Spend your time sitting on the veranda to enjoy the quietude around you. If hungry, make use of the barbeque station to cook delicious meals for your loved one. If you’re interested in wine tasting, you can visit the nearby vineyards.
A 40% monthly discount is offered to those who wish to stay for more than 28 days.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
great amenities and comfortable bedsthe flat was also really comfortable with all the amenities you needvery comfortable spacious and fully equipped garden cottage in a beautiful locationthe beds were exceptionally comfortablewe had a lovely weekend stay the cottage is comfortable well equiped and situated in a beautiful suburbCleanliness:
the flat is clean peaceful spacious and well locateda bonus was getting the cottage cleaned weeklythe cottage is spotlessly clean and completely private with it's own lovely gardenfriendly host with a lovely clean and safe environmentcottage was spotless and had everything we needed and extra touches located in nice residential areaHost:
the host is attentive and available whist respecting your privacymagdel is a great host she is very friendly and most helpfulmagdel was a great host and we would definitely stay again when visiting our familywhat a lovely place with such a caring hostmagdel is an excellent host who is happy to provide local information & responds promptly to queriesRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect accommodation close to lovely sitespleasant location comfortable cottage with pretty gardenperfect location for us and close to stellenbosch and the wine regionsthe location was great and close to the lourensford and vergelegen wine farmsthis place is just like you want your away from to be like
8. Cape Point Cottage (from USD 67)
Perfect for nature lovers, Cape Point Cottage offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience of living in the center of the lush foliage of Cape Peninsula. This cottage stands out from other accommodations since it was built with stone, reed ceilings, and blue gum supports. Apart from basic necessities, it also offers relaxing amenities such as a soaking tub in the bathroom.
To enjoy the stunning beauty of this place, feel free to extend your stay since the owner offers a 30% discount for month-long bookings.
Top guest reviews
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stunning position magnificent views friendly dogs comfortable well-equipped kitchenCleanliness:
clean calm and private with places to walkeverything was very clean and the view is just amazingvery clean amazing craftsmanship sweeping ocean views gorgeous walkwaysspectacular location spotlessly clean super hospitality thank youHost:
attentive hosts with good recommendationsawesome place and fantastic hostthe hosts were super welcoming and helpfulsuch kind and welcoming hosts with the sweetest dogsthe staff where super helpful on the property helping whenever neededRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for wildlife loversso many good hikes around and the national park so closea great hideaway that feels close to nowherethis is such a gem of a place we stayed for four nights and wish we could've stayed longerpossibly the best jumping off point for cape peninsula exploring other than staying in the park
9. Elegant villa with ocean views (from USD 159)
Prepare yourself to encounter the most enticing views when you stay at this elegant villa in Fresnaye. It has an elevated deck that offers an incredible view of the immense Atlantic Ocean, Robben Island, and Table Bay. It has sunloungers where guests can chill out or sunbathe. This area is the most romantic part of the villa and an excellent place for an alfresco dinner as well.
Safe parking is available in front of the house for guests bringing a car. Note that the host offers an attractive rebate for long-term stays, so make the most of it.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beautiful garden and patio where we had breakfast and dinnerthe apartment is absolutely beautifully decorated the garden and the views over table bay are stunningninas place is a delightful apartment tastefully decorated with all the amenities that one needsmy son really enjoyed the outside shower which had hot and cold waterwonderful 2 bedroom apartment with a lovely garden in a quiet neighborhoodCleanliness:
spacious clean and a nice gardeneverything is very clean and there is a nice beach vibe to iti had work colleagues stay and it was a beautiful clean apartment that we will definitely use againHost:
such amazing friendly hosts who went beyond the call of duty to make sure we were happynina is a super nice host and made us feel very well welcomedvery very friendly hostsnina is an amazing host and was always helpingthank you so much nina for being a great host to usRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent host;good location and reasonably pricedwhat an amazing find in cape town perfect locationgreat location and viewexcellent location in a nice neighbourhood with a very friendly and helpful hostwe had a great time at ninas place ist is perfectly located for exploring the town
10. Luxury villa with scenic views (from USD 746)
If you’re looking for a grand and luxurious retreat, consider renting this villa for a month-long, memorable stay. It is spread across 500 sqm (5,382 sq. ft.) of land from where you can witness a gratifying view of the ocean and the mountains. This villa has the most exciting amenities, including an infinity pool with sunloungers. The pool is cleaned every day, so don’t worry about maintaining it. It is the perfect place for fun group gatherings where you can play unlimited music as it is equipped with a surround music system.
This property has an irresistible discount in place for long-term tenants.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the house in itself is stunning with every room having fantastic viewsespecially the kitchen equipment was supremeHost:
very professional and sooo kindeach day she and her staff did something to show their appreciation for usthe villa is large and modern with the latest gadgets and the staff are super effecientand georgette is a wonderful hostgorgette was always nice and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
its pretty close to the tourist attraction centershouse was amazing with perfect locationthe house itself is fantastic the beds are comfortable and the location is perfectpictures do not do this place justice clearly no expense has been spared here
Have a month-long vacation in Cape Town
Going to South Africa for a limited time does not do justice to the place, especially if you’re staying in Cape Town. You must consider staying for at least a month to fully experience the beauty of this city and its surroundings. Choose any of the above-mentioned Airbnbs to have the most satisfying stay in the gorgeous city of Cape town.
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