Ilona is a friendly and welcoming hostess who has made sure that her apartment is equipped with everything that you would need for a short stay, including kitchen provisions, towels, soap, toilet paper etc. Ilona is quick to respond to all comms.
When I arrived, Ilona met me punctually outside the complex at the agreed time and then took me on a guided tour of the apartment and explained where everything was and how the various appliances worked.
The apartment is clean, comfy and extremely quiet. The kitchen has a fridge, micro, washing machine, crockery, cutlery, cleaning agents, and washing machine. Only things missing were a dishwasher and a dryer, but I coped without those. The clothes horse worked fine to dry my clothes, especially as the weather was warm in late October. There’s also a coin operated dryer in the communal laundry if you get really desperate. I was not doing much in-house dining, so the lack of a dishwasher did not present a problem.
All the appliances, including washing machine, TV, micro, stove etc were easy to use and in good working order, with the exception of the overhead fan in the bedroom which was out of action, but I’m sure that this will be attended to. The Internet is fast and efficient.
Most importantly, it’s a well secured apartment, with solid steel gates, at the front, and behind the balcony door. There is 24-hour security at the entrance to the complex. And these guys take their job seriously. Only residents and authorised guests will be let in, which I found reassuring. Even my sister struggled to get access until I had confirmed her identity.
You can enjoy beautiful views, from the little balcony to the rear of the lounge-room. There’s what looked like a man-made lake, complete with genuine bird life straight ahead and the famous landmarks of Table Mountain, Lions’ Head and Signal Hill to one side. The balcony is small, so it's really only useful for viewing.
Location is super convenient to the huge Canal Walk shopping centre. It’s so close that you could walk, although this being South Africa, caution is always required, and the less you carry the better. A little bit further along is the Sable Square shopping centre, with a handy Chinatown with plenty of bargains.
I spent just over two weeks in Ilona’s apartment and had a pleasant time there. There's undercover parking, with a designated car space for the occupiers of this apartment. Plus ample visitors parking too. The complex also has a pool.