Marinda and Shaun were too kind and more patient than they should have needed to be when my arrival was delayed and my lack of phone availability kept them waiting longer still. Completely my fault. Pre-arrival communication was exemplary and very much appreciated.

The flat is exactly as described, perfect for one person or a couple. In fact, I think the description might not do it justice. Lovely. Cool. Funky...in the best possible sense. And drinking a cup of coffee looking out the beautiful windows and seeing a whale breach a few hundred yards away? Yeah, that's pretty good too.

The shower was great, lots of hot water. The bed was very comfortable. Great WiFi. The kitchen had a fridge, French press for making coffee, a stovetop and a microwave. Marinda's cookies were too good as I ate them all. Very thoughtful having backed goods, juice and soup upon arrival. Same with bath essentials. Everything needed for a short stay. To be honest, I was only in the flat for 48 hours and I didn't even look to see if there were pots and pans and other kitchen stuff I would have wanted for a longer stay, but my guess is there is everything needed. What I cared about most was location and this place was perfect. I like to walk and explore a town and a leisurely and easy 8 to 10-minute walk had me right in the middle of charming Kalk Bay. Lots of shops and places to stop for a coffee, meal or drink. Friendly people. Several places have outside areas. What else do you need? Everything is close by, including the train station. When (not if) I return to Kalk Bay, perhaps as soon as next month before I leave South Africa, I will make sure first that this flat is available. I enjoyed my stay, the flat and the assistance and warmth from Shaun and Marinda immensely.