First: the view is incredible. However, that's as far as I can go with regards to things that I really loved about this place unfortunately. Communication with Sol and Mike was okay but somewhat brief and uninspired and from superhosts I would expect a bit more effort honestly. Key pickup is easy as there is a doorman. Parking is provided. They leave a large printout with instructions and reccos but that's it as far as personal attention goes.

The whole place is rather worn down and it feels like the hosts don't really put in much effort to maintain the penthouse. Definitely could use a coat of paint, all furniture is different than in the pictures and things are torn, cracked, loose ... it all felt a bit lackluster honestly, especially given the price.

The biggest issue: there is no aircondition, yet the penthouse heats up significantly during the day. When you open all windows you might get lucky with a bit of a breeze but then noise from the surrounding streets is an issue. Also, you can't close the blinds with the windows open so it's super bright (which doesn't bother me but might be an issue with light sleepers.) The worst: I woke up to incredible noise as a pigeon had flown into the room and was making a ruckus. Eeeeeeww.

Downtown Cape Town also isn't the safest and nicest area - which I am aware of but some international guests might not.

All in all - given the price and superhost status of Mike and Sol and the definitely much nicer pictures I was seriously underwhelmed with this stay. But again, the view makes up for a little bit.