Louie and her family were the most wonderful hosts. Louie made me feel most welcome. She loves connecting people together. Within the first few weeks she hosted a sundowner with the rest of the guests and some of her neighbors. Her two kids that live there are really kind and down to earth. Her son had interesting band suggestions and concerts he knew about. even though I couldn't make tea with Her daughter we had some lovely chats in passing. I was able to meet her other daughter when she came to visit from London! Louie was a most generous and warm host. I felt like I had a South African mum. We even worked out extending my stay at few more nights. She was very accommodating with my check in and check out schedule. On the last day she let me keep my luggage at her house while I sorted out some Visa issues.
I cannot stress enough how peaceful this place is. It's very private and closed off, and with stunning views of the mountain. The light in the morning and the evenings is beautiful. There are windows all around. opening them up every morning brought a burst of light into the rooms. I would sit on that porch and look at the mountain everyday. It really is a sanctuary and s perfect spot to rest after busy days.
The flat has everything you need. there's lots of corners to sit in and read and spread out. Two people could comfortably live here. The kitchen is very well stocked with equipment. I cooked at home most nights! I was really surprised how big it was. Also the closet is in the lower section with the kitchen and there's tons of storage space as well as a vanity area. The bathroom is down some steps and s bit tricky to get in and out of the tub. It's beautiful and always clean.
Location: I didn't have a car but found ubering super easy. You can walk to the grocery store in a shopping center off of Palmyra it's about a 20 min walk or take a 5 min drive to another shopping center off of Belvedere. Cavendish mall is very close if you ever need to grab something. That should give you a slight idea of where she is located. Also laundry locations are everywhere- I used drop off locations. I could drop off my clothes and pick them up in two days time. It was very nice not having to worry about laundry. It's more quiet then living right in the city. its easy to Uber in within 10 to 20 min. (20 min to Seapoint)
Saftey:
it's extremely safe. I'm a girl on my own traveling through Africa and never felt unsafe in Louie's neighborhood. As a general warning just be smart at night anywhere in CT. Louie has other wonderful tennant's living there and her family is there as well.
I had a hectic job in that ended at all hours of the night. Every time I came back to the flat I felt like I was coming home. I would use the main driveway door to come in and out and enter through the back to get to my flat entrance. it's practically a separate entrance. I didn't have to worry about disturbing anyone at night.
I would definitely recommend this place. I will be back to visit Louie and her sweet family very soon.