Our stay at Rob’s place was unique so this review may not apply to everyone. We tried to plan our days around the red hop on/off bus route. Hout Bay is more than half an hour from V&A Waterfront by Uber and over an hour by the red bus. Transportation was very challenging since the red bus starts late in Hout Bay and ends early, and some Ubers are unwilling to make the long drive back to Hout Bay in the evening. Load shedding is an unavoidable inconvenience in the area, so we had to learn to plan ahead for meals. The floors also needed mopped so we tried to keep our shoes on. But, Rob was very responsive and available by text. The neighbors were very sweet and helpful. The area felt safe. Hout Bay is beautiful, but there’s not much to do there for more than a day. Stores and restaurants are an easy walk away. Rob’s place is a great value for someone who has their own vehicle or understands the city bus routes or plans to spend their holiday around Hout Bay.