This guesthouse was such a find! My only reluctance in writing the glowing review that this place deserves is the fear that once the rest of the AirBnB community discovers it, I will never find a vacancy here again. That said, our hosts were lovely enough that I am happy to take the risk.
Normally, I am reluctant to book a spot with no prior reviews, but in this case, my husband and I wanted to do a last minute trip to Cape Town and with limited time on our hands, we decided to take a chance of this spot. And I am certainly glad that we did. We’ve stayed in a variety of neighborhoods, rental properties, and hotels in the city, but this beats them all in terms of location, beauty, and safety.
It is easy to get to the Clifton beaches by foot, and for those a bit more ambitious about walking, I recommend taking a stroll into Camps Bay as we did one morning. The house is also close to the shops and charming restaurants of Sea Point, accessible either by foot or a quick car ride.
It is also worth mentioning how gracious and accommodating our hosts have been. Mike was wonderful about communicating with us before our arrival—working around our schedule to ensure that we could get into the house hours before the official check-in time. Even when our flight was late, they happily accommodated our delayed arrival. Chelsea and Antony, both warm and welcoming, met us on our arrival and showed us around their beautiful property, encouraging us to use the outdoor pool and shaded dining area whenever we liked. Chelsea was also excellent about checking in to make sure that we had everything that we could possibly need.
The guesthouse itself is two floors, with a kitchenette, lounge, and bathroom on the ground level, and a comfortable bedroom on the first floor that leads out onto a jewel of a private terrace that overlooks the ocean. Cape Town is known for its extraordinary beauty—so when I say that this place offers arguably one of the best views in the city, it is quite a claim, but one that I am confident in making. We spent two perfect evenings on the terrace, having a glass of wine and watching the sun set over the whales playing in Bantry Bay.
We’re looking to visit Cape Town again in May and are already planning to come back here to stay for at least a night or two. A big thanks to Mike, Chelsea, and Antony for being such exceptional hosts! We look forward to many more visits!