The flat itself was quite nice--sleek, clean, and comfortable. Semion was thoughtful in making sure the place was stocked with laundry equipment, condiments, and kitchen supplies. My dad and I stayed here for 18 days and the neighborhood; Sea Point is a lovely place to stay with convenient shopping, good restaurants, and great places to run/walk.

There were, however, a few incidents that left us feeling unsettled. I had a few interactions with the host both in person and over the phone, and, in most of them, his manner was snide, brusque, impatient, and patronizing. I also overheard an exchange he and my father had one night, in which the host buoyantly made a number of racially charged comments. Luckily I'd been living in Cape Town for over a year, so I knew my way around the city and didn't have to consult the host for too many things. This was quite a relief.

Lastly, a small clarification detail for future guests: the AirBnB listing for this place included wifi, but I found out after picking up the keys that we had to buy the data ourselves and load it onto a modem.