This place is, simply put, the best place I've ever stayed and I'm already trying to figure out how to get back here as soon as possible.
From the moment I arrived at Michelle's property, all of the tension left my body. The property is absolutely gorgeous, 30 seconds from the sand and surf.
I had one weekend off after 4+ weeks on the road for work and was lucky enough to meet Michelle through surfing. I mentioned I was looking for a place to stay and surf and relax with my precious few hours free, and she told me about this beautiful little surf shack (although shack is not the right word for this perfect little home, I'd totally live in this space full time if I could!).
The bed here was seriously better than the 5 star hotel bed I'd been sleeping in for the previous week. (Dorp, I love you too, but this was truly better). From the linens to the pillows- absolutely ace. Same goes for the towels, everything was just so nice and well considered. These little touches make all the difference to me.
The kitchen is perfectly stocked with exactly what you need to make simple meals, and high quality things (we've all stayed in those airbnbs where everything is an afterthought and you're eating out of a pot since there is no bowl.. well, this is NOT that, everything you need is there!) And the space is ideally setup with enough space to eat, work, lounge and sleep. Michelle has a great eye and every detail about the surf shack has been considered from the sweet sunny succulents out front to the beautiful high ceilings to the beautiful and well thought out lighting. The wifi works perfectly, and the location within Kommetjie could not be more ideal. The surf shack even comes with your own surf rack and ample space for drying your wetsuits and booties (needed from the freezing SA waters!). There's a shower outside to rinse off sand too!
On top of how beautiful and comfortable the space is, these are the coolest humans and most wonderful hosts anyone could be lucky enough to meet. Michelle and her wonderful family really went above and beyond to make me feel incredibly welcome and cared for, while also giving me all the space and privacy I wanted.
During my weekend, I made a few simple meals for myself (which I welcomed after eating hotel / road food for over a month), slept better than I have in weeks, took a luxurious bath, sat on the patio listening to the ocean and watching the stairs in the night sky, walked all around town, hung out at the cool coffeeshop and talked to strangers, had an amazing surf (thanks michelle!) and then was sent off to the airport with hugs, drinks and a delicious braai.
My heart is still full from this weekend and I cannot recommend this magical surf shack highly enough.