Our stay in Kim’s place was, quite simply, impeccable.
The apartment is located in Bakoven, just a few minutes’ drive or a stunning 10 minute walk (with views of Lion’s Head) from Camps Bay where you will find a raft of amenities including restaurants, a couple of supermarkets, a fabulous tidal pool, tennis courts and a lovely beach. What we really loved is that Bakoven itself has a couple of slightly quieter beaches - within 2/3 minutes walking distance of the apartment - where you can enjoy a morning swim or one of the beautiful sunsets on the rocks.
The apartment itself ticked all of our boxes - immaculately clean, well-equipped kitchen (with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer), comfortable bed, good shower pressure, lots of storage space and private parking. The WiFi was particularly strong - unlike other places in Cape Town - allowing all of us to be connected / be on work calls when required, which was extremely helpful. For beach days, there is also an umbrella and plenty of beach towels. Finally, and a key point for me, I felt safe: there is an outside gate, and on entry into the apartment there is a retractable security door in front of the main door, for additional peace of mind.
The other highlight of the apartment was the spacious balcony, complete with gas barbecue, sun loungers and dining table and boasting fabulous sunset views. Whilst we dined out regularly, it was also lovely to have the terrace to enjoy a meal / a few glasses of wine at home.
Kim is a really lovely host. Communication with her was effortless throughout our stay and, living locally, she was always on hand to deal with any queries and give us tips.
If you are looking for a place to stay in Cape Town - be it for a holiday or an extended stay - I cannot recommend Kim’s place highly enough. I’m already looking forward to next time!