We stayed with Athol & Ali for a month, mid January to mid February 2020 and I have to say that we couldn't recommend Athol's place highly enough. It's the perfect distance from the centre of Hout Bay (10 minutes by car) and quiet at night. The room was bright and airy; the garden was nice and the pool was very refreshing when you returned mid-afternoon or for a morning dip. Athol and Ali are very hospitable people and we never felt we were intruding when we used the kitchen, the garden, or other parts parts of the house. They like to cater for their guests' needs and Athol is always on hand to give friendly advice. We never had to disturb them because the room has a separate entrance and you can park your car within the security of the property. We've been to Hout Bay several times and this is the best accommodation we have stayed in (we only wished we had discovered Athol's place sooner)!