A delightful and truly enjoyable space! This is one of my favorite AirBNBs I’ve ever stayed in. Here are a few notes about some particularly delightful details and a few things to consider before booking:
Studio Quality
The studio itself is *exactly* as pictured. Beautifully appointed. Spacious patio and pool with a table for dining or working. Large seaside windows (with darkening shades you can lower if you choose).
Situated in Larger House - Great host
This unit is on the first floor of Susanna’s house. It has a private, and the pool and patio are also private. There may be other guests in another suite on the ground floor — different entrance. Susanna and her (delightful and friendly dog) we’re on site, and Susanna was an absolutely splendid host. Available for questions, and she texted dinner recs, etc.
Accessibility
I did not fully appreciate from the post how steep this hill is! Makes for stunning views. The walk from the bottom of the hill is about 5 minutes of stairs, from the house to the top just 2 minutes but still many stairs….and everything down much quicker of course. I came here for a short weekend in the middle of a 2 month stay in Cape Town, and I regretted hauling all my luggage (and a box of wine, all the stuff) with me. Not a knock on the space, just a cautionary tale.
Surrounding Stuff
Kalk Bay feels has a charming small town vibe. But there is no shortage of things to do!
Danger Beach is the closest beach and a 8-10 minute walk from the house. You’ll see it directly below the house , but to access, you’ll need to walk down the street toward town a bit. I am a dog lover, and I was delighted that this seemed to be a hot spot for folks to being their pups.
Cafes and shops
Some of the cutest shops I’ve been to in Cape Town were here. You can find home goods, clothes, jewelry, soaps and such. And a fabric store if that’s your thing.
I thoroughly enjoyed Folk Cafe for breakfast. This place is also dog and kid friendly, including a playground. (Under 10 minutes from the house.)
I also enjoyed Hemingway Bar attached to Cape to Cabana. I recommend the Camokiwi frown drink. 🍹
Muizenberg is worth the long walk (or short Uber) for the beach, the activities, and some good bites.