2 Bedroom Modern Urban Chic:
This apartment is a spacious open plan lounge, dining room, kitchen, which allows the light from the balcony windows to fill the apartment. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. The modern layout means that the closets have no doors over the hanging space which means that you won't leave anything behind. The bathroom is also spacious with a shower with nearly instant wonderfully warm water.
Modern Urban Chic does not mean discomfort, but it does mean that the kitchen tools are at a bare minimum. Lots of pots and a pan, but no lid for the fry pan, so there is liquid and fat splatter. There is plenty of cutlery, but no can opener. Mops and broom, but no dust pan. Thank you for the iron and ironing board. I quickly ironed my suit! The gas stove was a bit tricky, but I got to understand it as the week progressed. I've left a lighter with the keys for the next person.
The Balcony is available from both the lounge and one of the bedrooms. Wonderful morning light comes in at the perfect angle. The view of Devil's Peak and Table mountain is breathtaking! You can also see the mountains of Stellenbosch miles away. This is definitely the best feature of this already great apartment. But please remember, that as you can see for miles, so people in the neighbourhood can see you. The high school scholars who walk up the neighbourhood stairs right beside apartment every morning can see you on the balcony toooooo! Those stairs right beside the apartment building are also available to the building residents, and the exit is right by the head of the person sleeping in the second bedroom. All building staff and hikers use that exit door between 6am and 9am everyday.
Beware of the unit below you! There were at least 5 or 6 people in that unit for most of our stay. But, this leads to my next compliment. Security made sure that they kept the noise down after 11pm for the rest of our stay. Security are fantastic. They handle all issues smoothly, professionally, and with the grace and confidence of a marketing team. They don't take nonsense, but they are calm and professional.
Parking has tight corners! but if I can negotiate those spaces with a brand new to me larger than usual rental car than anyone can do it. I wonder how that Ford Ranger resident manages..... Hmmmm.
Geography: The location of the apartment is close to everything in the city bowl, including the highway. There are shops and restaurants on Kloof street- a six minute drive or a 10 minute walk. But if you're walking just remember that you have to walk back up those steep roads to the apartment building. Great views come with a steep climb.
Admin: the agent who assists with the housekeeping and running of this apartment takes care of everything! So responsive! Every email and communication is on speed response. What a pleasure dealing with these professionals. Which reminds me that the WiFi in the apartment is also lightning fast!!
Would I go back? You bet! In a flash, I'd be back in Cape Town asking for the same unit with Airbnb. ENJOY!!!