Gary was an incredible host. Being a long time highly-rated Airbnb Host myself (read my reviews), I was really picky about where I was going to stay and which host I would trust to make my first booking as an Airbnb Guest. Gary was so amazing from booking through check out, and I highly recommend him to host your next vacation or business trip in Cape Town.

I chose Gary from a number of other Airbnb options in Cape Town because of his glowing reviews. I know that I only stayed there for one day/night, but from the moment I arrived, I knew that I made the right choice. Gary was there, ready to give me the grand tour of his modern flat, and was eager to answer any question that I had. Gary possesses a consistent energy: calm, conscientious and accommodating.

The best part about Gary (there are so many great things) is that he lives on site, just one floor up. He is always accessible, and if he is not there at that particular moment, you can easily reach him by phone.

Before choosing to stay at Gary’s flat in Green Point, Cape Town, I asked many of my friends about where to stay. Everyone told me Camp’s Bay. What a mistake. I pre-booked/paid for a hotel in Camps Bay and it was a nightmare. If you are looking for a tourist trap with mediocre restaurants, overpriced bars, and high winds, then yes…Camp’s Bay is for you. Camp’s Bay is not Cape Town in my opinion. Green Point captures the very best of Cape Town and is all you will ever need to experience this amazing city’s character.

The view from Gary’s flat is simply the best in the city, outside of the view from the top of Table Mountain. It overlooks the Metropolitan Golf Course, the Cape Town World Cup Soccer Stadium, the oldest lighthouse in South Africa and right into the Ocean where you can easily see Robben Island. The V&A is an easy 10-minute walk from this very clean and safe neighborhood, and all of the best-rated fine-dining restaurants are so close…you can’t say that for Camp’s Bay.

Gary’s Green Point flat has everything you need and is very well equipped for whomever stays there. On top of the all the amenities, the property has an automatic Lift that takes you from the street level to the flat, without having to expend energy taking luggage or groceries up the stairs. I could go on and on.

I wish that I thought of using Airbnb first before booking my hotel in Camp’s Bay. Gary’s place is priced well below any 3 or 4-star hotel in Cape Town and you will have a truly amazing and memorable experience staying in his flat. His flat is the best-kept secret in Cape Town, but as with all great things, the secret will get out soon. Book it as soon as you can. You will be happy you did.