I highly recommend Melinda's Cape Town apartment! My sister and I stayed here for over a week and enjoyed every minute.
Melinda and her friend Symon were excellent hosts. They were easy to coordinate with from booking to check-out and responded promptly to questions. They are very hospitable and welcomed us warmly despite a late-night arrival (including a few snacks in the kitchen). They had plenty of great suggestions for local activities and checked in via text message occasionally to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying our stay in Cape Town. They even offered to help with bookings and tips for local activities.
The apartment is clean and very spacious, with an updated bathroom, a kitchen with basic essentials (no stove or oven, but there is a microwave, a refrigerator, utensils, dishes, etc.), two bedrooms with plenty of storage, a big lounge / living room, and a very cool outdoor balcony that is great for taking in the views.
The apartment is nicely decorated and a great place to call home during your visit. It's located on a very quiet side street with minimal traffic, with only a few moments of occasional neighbor noise that drifts in from open windows, as can be expected in any apartment building with ample outdoor exposures. The beds are firm and very comfortable with nice pillows, sheets, and towels included. The lounge / living room has a cool leather couch and two big chairs -- just as pictured. Great wifi as well.
The apartment has a sweeping view from one of the bedrooms and from the outdoor balcony that includes Table Mountain, the Central Business District, and Signal Hill. This view was my favorite aspect of the apartment and makes it a particularly special place.
The apartment building itself is very secure and clean. There's an elevator and a dedicated / secure garage for a car if needed.
The apartment is located in Tamboerskloof, a convenient, safe, and centrally-located area. The neighborhood is very charming, with great restaurants and cafes within walking distance (I highly recommend Manna Epicure and Tamboers Winkel for quick bites close by). Uber rides were also available within about three minutes for longer trips.
Thank you, Melinda and Symon, for helping to make our trip to Cape Town so enjoyable!