Joy's house became a home in heaven for me and my boyfriend during my stay in Cape Town. The house is even more beautiful than what you can decipher from the pictures, with a lovely garden and a balcony with decent views of downtown. Both Joy and neighbors with whom we shared the house helped in making this experience so magical, as they were all very responsive and ready to help at all times. Whatever little issue arouse in the house, Joy would be accessible to assist and send someone to help the next day. In addition, Bo-Kaap is an amazing location to live in the city, with its strong and loving community. After my first few weeks in the house, our neighbors started recognizing that I live on the street, so they would come up and talk to me whenever I was out. Yes, it is not the safest place on Earth, but nowhere in Cape Town really is - you just have to learn the ways to make yourself safe (aka don't leave anything valuable in the car, don't walk alone at night, keep your phone and valuables safely in your pockets..)
Overall, thanks to Joy and her beautiful house, I had an unforgettable winter in the city. I would be more than happy to stay at this place whenever I am back.