Liesel's guesthouse is an incredible find in Simon's Town. Keep in mind this is NOT in Cape Town central, and about an hour drive from the city and an hour to Cape Point. Simon's Town, however, is home to Boulder's Beach and the famous penguins.
We had some trouble finding the house (use the coordinates as they suggest, NOT Google Maps), but once we did we were greeted by a friendly staff and upgraded room. The staff went above and beyond for us - our shark tour was cancelled last minute, and they arranged another one shortly after for us in False Bay, packed us a breakfast, AND let us check out late so we could have a warm shower afterwards.
There was a fire going in the main living room, and only one other couple staying at the house. This is NOT a private property rental, but it feels cozy and homey for a guest house. Our room was lovely, and we wished we could have stayed longer to explore this beachy town during our trip.
If you need a place to stay in Simon's Town, we highly recommend the Mariner Guesthouse!