This was a great little place to stay for a couple weeks. Overall, it’s simply but nicely styled and is just the right amount of space for one person. Here are a few notes about the items that typically matter to me in booking and some info I didn’t have when I booked:
VIEW
The view from the balcony when you’re sitting in one of the chairs facing south is lovely — that’s what’s shown in the photos. I was a bit disappointed that the view directly out — so what you see when you’re sitting inside — is just a concrete condo building directly across the street.
SOUNDS
I was surprised at how loud the sounds of cars on the street below were! I’d typically wake up in the morning when I starting hearing the sounds of motors. This isn’t anything wrong with the property — which I still give 5 stars! — but it is something be aware of if you’re planning to work from the space. The other side of the street, you’ll hear waves. But there is nothing tranquil about the balcony here. And I found I could not take video calls for work out there or even with the glass open, bc it was so loud. Even if I used a background muting plug-in, the cars came through. But I highly recommend Workshop17 on Kloof for a shared office space if you need.
BUILDING/SAFETY
The building felt totally safe. The community trash bin lives in the hallway and got a bit stinky a few times, but the smell didn’t make its way into the apartment. I heard the neighbors — bc in the shared hallway you can hear things but not in the actual unit — so I know they were there, but I saw literally zero other residents coming or going for 2 weeks.
COMMUNICATION
Hosts were excellent communicators. There was a lot of work being done on the building, and I appreciated them letting me know when people would be coming by and being amendable to my schedule.
BEDDING
bedding was all quite comfy
WI-FI - fast
STORAGE
Some of the furnishings have changed a bit since the photos, and there is no longer a large wardrobe in the bedroom. There lots of hooks that I could hang hangers on, but the only storage was a shelf unit about 18 inches wide and 12 inches deep with a door. For a very short term stay, no big deal, but I did wish for some drawers and a hanging bar so I could better access clothes. If I’d stayed a couple more weeks this would have been a drag.
The place was very tidy and clearly used for AirBNBiing all the time.
I thought the value on the place was fantastic.