my stay with marion and fabrice really was perfect, if such a thing exists;)! don't even know where to begin! from all the places i had researched i was really happy to be able to book this place, as it had been my favourite choice all along. especially the beautiful furniture and setup had caught my fancy, as well as the great location in between table mountain and lions head/signal hill, and the quiet and flowery front garden. who wouldn't want to wake up with the smell of lavender outside their window!
i had really been looking for a "home away from home" rather than just a place to sleep, and that is exactly what i got. i even felt a bit disappointed when i came back to my actual home, as marion and fabrice are just better, i am happy to admit, at furnishing a place, than i am. i take it as motivation though, and have since recovered;) on top of all that, marion and fabrice were really great hosts, always helping out, really friendly, open and easy going, and great conversationalists (yes, i CAN evaluate that, haha!) and for all concerned about safety in cape town ( i know i was, too much maybe, before i had been able to get a feel for the city myself) i felt very safe in oranjezicht as well! the cafe around the corner was very handy as well, just like the big shopping center, about 20 minutes by foot away. dear marion and fabrice, thank you for having me, it was such a pleasure and i am very much hoping to return one day!