Having never tried Airbnb before, I wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't realize that I would be sharing a space with the host, but it turned out to be the perfect choice for my first solo interpretable experience. Faldelah was an excellent host. I got in very late (after midnight) and Faldelah arranged a driver to be waiting for me at the airport.
I felt safe and welcomed in her home. I didn't feel like a guest; rather Faldelah made me feel like a member of her family. She greeted me when I got in and told me about her family. We shared tea in the mornings. The location was convenient and easily accessible (reasonable driving from airport and other parts of the city without the noise and pedestrian traffic of being right downtown). Faldelah gave me tips on the best times to do different activities or see certain sites, the best places to eat, and how to get around the city. She even offered to drive me places and took me to her favorite fabric shop! Since my stay, I consider Faldelah a friend and look forward to remaining in touch. Oh...and I can't thank her enough for loaning me her winter coat for my visits to Robben Island and Table Mountain. I would have frozen otherwise! I would definitely recommend Faldelah to any female traveler costing Cape Town!