This place is a great value for the location, and Chantelle is a warm, welcoming host. It’s right on Beach Road, across from the rocks, and the wreck of the RMS Athens, which went aground in a storm in 1865 is visible from the window. The view is a great northern facing window and sunsets are wonderful in the winter, when we were there. The included binoculars got used a lot as we looked out to sea to spot seals frolicking in the kelp just offshore, or whales surfacing further out. There is lots of commercial ship traffic, and the evening booze cruises from the Waterfront sail by at sunset on their way to and from the lighthouse.
The apartment is small and efficient, if a bit worn. It’s an older beach house vibe, a vacation home that is now part of a trendy neighborhood. The small complex sits amid the recent towers that have been built which rent for far more. If you are looking for luxury, it’s not really the place for you, but it is a serviceable and at the price we felt it was a good deal. If you like to cook gourmet meals, the small kitchen will not fulfill your needs. It’s designed to be used on weekends and not lived in full time. The fridge is small, and the oven/hob combo is more like a toaster-oven with a hot plate than a real kitchen. That makes it very serviceable if you plan on mostly eating out, and as a visitor to Cape Town you will want to try all the local restaurants. We did cook there several times, however, and it worked.
But the evening views are awesome, Chantelle is wonderful. It’s been in her family for years and she clearly loves the place. The price was very reasonable for the location; It’s a short walk to the V&A Waterfront, Green Point Park, the Mouille Point Lighthouse and the Stadium. Lot’s of bang for the buck if your main goal is to get out and see Cape Town and come back to a cozy view and a great comfortable bed. We really enjoyed our stay, and would recommend it to our value conscious friends.