Jan was a great host - extremely responsive to phone calls, and very welcoming when I first arrived. I arrived about an hour too early but he was already there waiting for me! The place is better than described and was spacious, bright, clean, stylish and comfortable. I was there during First Thursdays too, and there was an art gallery immediately adjacent to the apartment to enjoy. The neighborhood was very safe, of course using the usual South African precautions. I also really enjoyed the Eastern Food Bazaar and Food Lovers Market right around the block, and getting groceries in Woolworth's just down the road. I would definitely recommend staying at Jan's place if you want to have a beautiful place to base yourself in Cape Town, and when I come back to this area I hope to be staying here again.