Andrew characterises all that's best with Airbnb in that he opens his home and invites in people he has never met and urges you to treat it as your own from the start. As a proud capetonian he has a wealth of personal knowledge of where to visit, eat and experience and happily shares this when asked. Equally, as was certainly my experience for the first few days with the cricket test match, he is happy to let you get on and do your own thing without making you feel awkward or trying to impose any ideas of what you might be doing.
The house and the Bo-Kaap district both ooze history and there is a genuine community feel to the area, with local stores and residents clearly taking great pride in their distinctive part of the city. It was a hugely refreshing contrast with the more modern V and A waterfront area and the overtly touristy Long street district. I felt the experience of living in a "real" area was so much enjoyable than in any of the hotels I could have used and this was wholly down to Andrew and the care he has taken in providing a first rate service.
The room and the adjoining courtyard were well appointed and very comfortable and the experience of sharing the house with Andrew, other guests and the cuddliest rabbit you could ever meet was enormously pleasurable. All in all this was one of the best holidays of my life and this accommodation played a huge part in that.