I enjoyed a lovely and relaxing two-night stay at Katrine's parents' home in the Kenilworth neighborhood of Cape Town.

While Kenilworth is a suburb of Cape Town, it's only a 15-20 minute drive from the center of the city. If you would like to be close to all the sights while also having the choice to retreat from the hustle and bustle, this is the Airbnb for you.

The home is located in a quiet neighborhood and has a bit of a rustic feel to it. Your cozy and comfortable room looks out onto the pool, which is an awesome perk for those hot summer days.

Perhaps the best part of staying at Katrine's was interacting with her parents. Gaby and Andries were incredibly warm and welcoming and showed a genuine interest in getting to know me. On my last evening, Gaby and I discussed South African politics and Andries shared his music collection with me. It was a great cultural exchange.

I would highly recommend this room/house. While you have to know your way around Cape Town to take full advantage of this location, it's well worth the effort.