Staying with Tom and Grazia was a short notice decision when I was already in Cape Town and I really could not have chosen better if I'd planned it.

They are a funny, sweet and welcoming couple who made me feel at home. Tom says the trick to enjoying being an Airbnb host is to not live your life differently when guests are there - I can see that he practices what he preaches.

They are very active. If you are too, you will be welcome to join them on bike rides and running routes and hikes. If you are not, it means that you'll have the place to yourself to feel at home in when they go to their regular activities and clubs. Tom also likes to cook and I was happy to play sous chef one night as he put his Delia Smith skills to the test - resulting in a very tasty cottage pie!

The house itself is much larger and brighter than it looks in the photos and there is always a refreshing breeze washing through the rooms. The bed was comfy and the wifi connection excellent (even in the bedroom). The house is a short and safe distance from the the Lower Main Road in Observatory so there's no need to cab back after a night out. I highly recommend the straight forward 15 minute walk to the Saturday morning food and goods market at The Old Biscuit Mill if you stay over the weekend.

I am sure that you will love your stay. Enjoy Cape Town!