We rented Orca House for two weeks and just loved the place right from the beginning. Everyone of us had this special feeling of a home away from home. You just get this vibe right when you enter Janet's place. It has so many details that make it outstanding. The decor is absolutely fantastic. The house and garden just have it all. We travel a lot and believe me, this is the best review I have ever written. When we booked Janet's place we were unsure about the view. All the other places we had on our trip in SA had a sea view, what was lovely. But Orca House has a fantatic mountain view that really makes it up.
The house itself had everything we needed from pots and pans to oil and vinegar. Janet's welcome kit was the cherry on top of the cake. For us it was important that the two bedrooms upstairs were ensuite. The bedroom downstairs has a bathroom of its own just across the corridor, but still away from the main living area. So we all had enough privacy, what is a must when you travel in a group of six.
Janet was a wonderful host. My emails were answered within a hour. When we arrived in Klein Slangkop she was already there and gave us a short introduction to the house. She even offered us a guided tour to the nearby beacon and the ship wreck on Long Beach. We had a nice chat on these walks and learned a lot about the neighbourhood and political system.
Kommetjie is a fifty minute ride from the airport or city center of Cape Town to the North and Cape Point to the South. We preferred to stay in a rural area instead the city center of Cape Town. It is a mere 5 minute walk to the beach. On the beach one can se all kinds of birds from seagulls to sacred ibises.
We all were absolutely happy in Orca house and miss it and Janet already. Thank you very much Janet for this wonderful stay in your gorgeous house.