Maureen's place was absolutely perfect for our stay in Camps Bay! This was my first trip to South Africa/Cape Town so I wasn't sure what to expect but everything exceeded my exceptions.
The area: Camps Bay is very safe and Maureen's location is no exception. There are several security measures in place to make you feel at ease during your stay. You can also see the ocean from the tree house and the street has incredible views of table mountain. Her house is about a short (less than half a mile) walk from the local Beta Beach or the more popular Camps Bay beaches and all the nearby restaurants and bars. Her place is also a few blocks from a convenient store where you can stock up on water, food, etc.
The space: My boyfriend and I LOVED this space -with your own entrance you feel like you have this little slice of paradise to yourself! The room is so cozy and comes with a wonderful selection of books and a comfy couch. The kitchenette area comes equipped with things to cook with although we didn't do any of this ourselves. Camps Bay and Cape Town have so much to do and explore - for those looking to spend most of their time out and about this is the perfect space for a single traveler or pair.
Maureen: Maureen was perfect! She left detailed instructions about getting in and our arrival and checkout were seamless. She was kind enough to leave thorough house tips and instructions and was easy to get ahold of in the weeks prior to our arrival as I asked questions about adapters/converters etc. During our stay our paths never crossed unfortunately (early mornings and late nights for us!) but she was still easy to get ahold of when I requested an iron. An overall a wonderful host!
Things to consider: The bedroom area is VERY open in terms of bedroom/bathroom space. This won't be an issue for most couples but if you're traveling with a platonic companion or are a door closed when you use the bathroom type person, then you'll probably need to enjoy a lounge chair outside or chill in the kitchenette while your partner does their business.
Final note: Cape Town is currently experiencing a horrible drought - that being said it honestly did not negatively impact our stay in the least. We were given some information by Maureen on ways to help, reduce water use, and minimize water waste but these are honestly things we should practice in our every day life anyways.