Viv made sure she would be at home when I arrived, she had been corresponding with me beforehand and there was a little treat waiting, juice and milk. Communication was always smooth. The place is very good value for money, there are some very fancy places in Cape Town and if that is you thing, go for it. This is a more relaxed place, close to the beach and shops-. You can stay at Viv's place even if you do not have a car, the train line is fairly safe and False Bay in itself offers many different opportunities. My impression was it would be a good place to stay also for a longer period and Viv is very flexible which is helpful if you need to change your plans.