James is the most welcoming, sweet and trusting host I have ever had the pleasure to meet. The house is exactly as described and I shared the well assorted kitchen with him and his friendly housemate, Paul.
As his house is located in a quiet street a bit outside of the backpacker-filled city center, it offers an authentic vibe where you can meet the locals in the nearby cosy cafe and bar area. As the area is a hub for many of the foreign exchange students at UTC and MD interns there's often lots happening in the Lwr Main street 5 min away and perhaps even a local houseparty to attend.
As in most parts of Cape Town there are a few homeless people hanging around the area as well, but I haven't had any bad experiences at all.
The house also has a great location for getting on to the road (not having to drive through city center) if you decide to rent a car to get around, which I can definitely recommend if you happen to stay for more than a few days. As I was out the house most of the time, I didn't get to know James as well as I would have liked, but I had a great stay with him and can definitely recommend him for future visits.