The best compliment is, surely, to point out that I am a repeating offender! And in the same year, all the way from Europe. In February 2016 I said I would return to this magical place, and I did in November. It was no less magical the second time around.
Lesley is beautiful and kind, and a discreet, dignified and gentle hostess. The apartment is prettily furnished, thoughtfully decorated, beautifully clean and stunningly situated. All is as she claims, and more. And that view - oh, that view...
Lesley also offers beautifully crafted tours and ideas on what to do to make sure you enjoy the wonders on display - including kayaking along the shoreline in False Bay, for example. Early each morning I would see kayaks out on the beautiful waters and envied them, and next time I fully intend it to be me out there on that kayak! The grand thing is that you don't have to be necessarily sportive or have the know-how - just have a sense of adventure and fun and let yourself be seduced.
Fish Hoek and the False Bay side of the mountain has a definitely different vibe from Cape Town proper, and is a wonderful foil to the hurly burly of the city. The drive to the city takes around 40 minutes depending on traffic entering Cape Town, but there are several different routes one can take, and all of them beautiful. False Bay is breath-taking, especially when viewing from the apartment. There are a pair of binoculars in the apartment, but make sure you bring your own too. My friend and I would spend the evening watching the fascinating, and ever-changing, view through our binoculars - sitting in front of the windows with our wine, as if we were watching television. It was hypnotic.
I would definitely recommend having a car if staying here. But there is easy street parking (cul de sac, very quiet and steep road) in front of the apartment.
The apartment is actually perfect for 2. No.. wait, let me amend that ... the apartment is actually, quite perfect. :)