Nodi is an exceptional kind and welcoming host who has a beautiful home in one of Observatory's historical victorian townhouses. The house and room are wonderfully decorated, in keeping with the character of the property, and the room itself features a full on library - quite some collection of books both in quality, and variety. Nodi invited me for tea on arrival and we sat in her comfortable living room, with splendid wooden floors and a fireplace that made me wish I'd visited in winter. Within a few minutes I felt like I was visiting family. The location is also excellent close enough to walk to the bars and shops of Observatory, but far tucked far enough away that the location feels almost like a leafy suburb. I was really surprised that it was so quite at night, all you could hear was the Cape Town wind rattling the old houses. Obs is a great place to base a Cape Town trip and I don't think you could get a better place to stay for the price.