Carin's place is ideal. I had a lovely room in her beautiful and comfortable house which is within walking distance of the city centre, Waterfront and sea promenade. A grocery store and many cafés/restaurants are literally around the corner. There are three MyCiti Bus stops nearby, and buses are running several times per hour, so you definitely don't need a car to get around in Cape Town. Carin is very kind, welcoming, helpful and easy-going. She gave me lots of great tipps about the area, and I very much enjoyed our conversations. I can highly recommend her place and would be happy to stay with her again.