This is simply the most beautiful airbnb we have ever been to. The location is outstanding. There are five star locations and then there is something like this that is just way beyond that. The ever changing light over Bantry Bay and Lion’s head, the sound and smell of the sea at your feet are simply wonderful.
The apartment itself is very stylish, modern, luxurious and perfect for couple. Your bedroom/bathroom is so big it would probably be divided into two or even three bedrooms in a less generous design. The open space lounge kitchen dining area accommodates two comfortable seating areas (one in front of the tv) the other looking out to the terrace, a six seater triangular dining table plus the kitchen with an island. Oh and there is a guest bathroom with another shower too.
And then there is the terrace. It juts out towards the sea and is just as generous in size as the apartment itself. If you are standing or sitting out there, it feels like you are on the bridge of a might ship. And the sound of the waves breaking on the rocks beneath you amplify the feeling. As does the ever changing weather of the Atlantic coast. Even in high summer, temperatures inland were hovering around 35C during our stay, we had cool breezes, sometimes fog in the morning and even a bracing little gale off the Ocean one evening. Just remember, the weather here changes every few minutes. So if you go out and it seems cool and grey, don’t hesitate to pull close the shades on the floor to ceiling windows. Because while you are out, the sun will come out too and those windows have a way of heating up the living room in a few minutes!
Finally, Caroline, our host, was quick to respond to any queries, friendly and made us feel right at home. We shouldn’t say this because the place is already very booked. But if you want a Cape Town holiday, close to the town center (our average was probably about 15 minutes to the V&A Waterfront, less to Green Point), with Sea Point shops and restaurants almost at your doorstep and at the same time enjoy the luxury of your own ocean view, sound and smell, go for this one!