House to rent at 142 Main Road, Lakeside
Seaside short-term escape in Lakeside, steps from Muizenberg and Zandvlei trails, featuring a private garden with fire pit and fully furnished two-bedroom, one-bath home with covered parking.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL: Available for up to 2 months, from 1 July 2026 to the end of August 2026.
R15,000 per month.
Your exclusive escape in Lakeside! Fully furnished 2-bed home, ideal for the discerning tenant (max 4 person occupancy - 2 Adults + 2 Kids / 3 Adults - twin room can be set up for a single person). Enjoy a private garden, uncapped Wi-Fi/high-speed internet & air conditioning. The home is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
The rental includes exclusive use of the entire house and garden, as well as uncapped Wi-Fi and water (for reasonable usage).
Electricity is provided by a pre-paid meter and is not included in the rental price.
A modest security/damages deposit is required.
About The House:
Open-plan kitchen with a SMEG gas stove and oven, washer/dryer, full fridge, microwave, and other appliances.
2x Lounges - 1 formal open plan lounge overlooking the kitchen with dining nook and fireplace, and a 2nd lounge with indoor braai, dining area and small lounge/ entertainment area.
The main bedroom has a king-size bed, a built-in cupboard and AC (aircon).
The second bedroom features built-in cupboards, 2 twin beds that can be stacked into a single bed, and a dedicated desk for working from home if needed. The room can easily be converted to accommodate 1 adult or 2 kids.
One bathroom with a Victorian tub and a separate shower.
Leafy garden with outside dining area and a fire pit. The yard is pet-friendly to a limited extent and by prior arrangement only.
Security features include 24-hour exterior cameras and electric fencing, and the property is accessed via a remote-controlled automated gate.
Safe parking for one car is available in a designated parking bay (covered carport) inside the property.
The house has a panhandle drive, so the property has a shared driveway with the neighbours, who are the loveliest people.
The area is excellent, with easy access to the city and southern suburbs (the rest of Cape Town) via a major highway. Additionally, the stunning Muizenberg Beach is just under 3km away, and St James tidal pool a short distance further. There is a Woolworths grocery store and bakery/ coffee shop 220m away, and the train station is 800m away. Another grocery store, restaurants, a pharmacy and a petrol station are 800m from the house. Zandvlei estuary, with a promenade and park, is located 650m away. And lastly, there are hiking trails up the mountain with incredible views of the ocean and estuary.
*Weekly/ Bi-weekly cleaning for tenants' accounts at R450 per cleaning day, from 9am - 4pm (laundry, refresh beds and general cleaning - this is to ensure everything is kept in good order and taken care of).
Contact for more details/ if interested.
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Security deposit Required (amount to be determined)
All deposits are kept in an interest-bearing account and interest earned accrues to the tenant.
Applicants are required to complete an online rental application where this application will be used for a credit and background check. Latest 3 month Bank statement, Latest 3 month Payslips, a certified copy of ID, proof of current lease agreement.
The tenant applications are online and paperless making the application process quick and easy.
(Ref No.: Pref41798263)
Listed for rent at R18,500
Price reduced by 18.9% to R15,000
Compared with 17 active listings in Cape Town.
Insight
Priced 40% below the local median — and below the typical range for Cape Town.
The lower price may partly reflect the smaller floor size. Benchmarked on town-level data where the suburb sample is limited. Premium pockets may trade above town averages — check with the agent for local guidance.
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Lakeside is a tranquil, family-oriented suburb nestled between the slopes of the Muizenberg mountains and the Zandvlei Estuary, offering residents a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to both nature and the vibrant coastal culture of the False Bay area.
