Sometimes living in the city bowl can be flustering. The constant pulse + vibrancy that attracts most of us there can also exhaust our resources, especially during a pandemic. But this did not feel the case when we stayed at this hidden oasis on a beautiful property in Tamboerskloof. The cottage has an opening in the wall that visually welcomes the city bowl in without you having to hear it. The panaromamic view of Table Mountain is a great feature and to be able to see the sunrise, sunset + flickering city lights in the distance felt like a friend we could peek onto at any time of the day. We were able to experience deep quiet and still be in walking distance to cofee shops, restuarants, green spaces + grocery shops. The space itself was a good holding space for our 6 week stay. There is a private outdoor seating area, curated with Zen stillness in mind, with a water feature dampening out neighbouring machines and city bustle. The kitchen is strongly equipped for long stays. There are gorgeous sets of pottery by Jo's father-in-law, making meal time an aesthetic pleasure. A blender, which is a rare find in Airbnbs. We were able to do our washing + pack the dishwasher so we could focus on work. And tending to work was easy as the internet speed was fantastic for video calls + streaming + we could work between the dining room table, coffee table + couches. A great asset for digital nomads. Our host Jo was warm + supportive. The caretaker Jethro intuited our needs. They made it feel like home, which is essential when we move around so often.