We stayed in Skemering for 5 weeks in March & April. Cottage does not really do the size of the property justice - there are three rooms and we were very comfortable and the beautifully kept garden gave us enough space for our 3 year old to roam around. There are three outside tables so there are plenty of options to eat outside.
The beach is less than 5 min walk away with further ten minutes to walk to the main swimming area of Fish Hoek beach. Kalk Bay is a 15min walk (5min drive) and there are several rock pools close by.
Andy, the agent, was always on hand to help out and Cecile the owner often mailed to check we are okay and gave suggestions for walks (there is a great walk over the mountain saddle into Kalk Bay).
We felt very safe in the neighbourhood in general and the property in particular.
Only downside was a week of extensive load shedding (2-3 2 hour power cuts a day) but this is not the norm and obviously completely out of Andy and Cecile’s control. We’ll definitely look at visiting again.