Staying at the Braeside House was wonderful. The house is actually more beautiful in person than the pictures show, and I thought the pictures were lovely. Stuart is very relaxed, as most of the people we met in South Africa were. He was around to help with any little thing we needed and was also out of sight leaving space for privacy. The housekeeper does live in a space just off the main house and came and went through the house that we rented. It was not a problem at all for us, however if you are looking for total privacy, this may not work for you as there is a modicum of sharing. The bathtubs in both bathrooms were divine for soaking after long days of walking. The location was perfect for a home base for many daily adventures. We walked to the waterfront, The Bo Kaap, downtown and many shops and restaurants nearby. We navigated the whole city by bus and rented a car only one day to go see the Penguins. When I return to Cape Town, I would love to rent from Stuart again.