Like most rental experiences, this one had its good parts, and not so good parts. On the plus side, Lisa and Victoria were responsive hosts. It was helpful having Lisa there during check-in, because the entrance to the property was not on the street where the property was addressed. Lisa was able to guide us to the proper entrance. The property was nicely landscaped with a garden and inviting swimming pool. We felt safe with the layered security, though the load shedding periods up to four hours long left the perimeter security inoperable for a couple of hours daily. On the not-so-good side, only one bedroom had air conditioning, and then only when power was on. No home backup power. The floors were not very clean; ice cream popsicle residue in front of refrigerator and dusty floors. The kitchen mouse was fond of racing across the floor when we entered; got kicked once. “Welcome to Hout Bay”, our host reassured us. No hot water in kitchen faucet. Uneven thresholds posed tripping hazard