The view from the apartment is unique and its overriding selling point : Probably one of the most stunning views in the world.
-Trevor (the host) gives you a proper though businesslike welcome, but then he should be seen as a landlord rather than the owner of a BB. All further contacts with him are by phone or app. We did not even see him when we checked out.
-The description of the apartment on Airbnb is correct but incomplete, as it should be noted that the main road at the foot of the slope on which the apartment has been built gives permanent noise, in particular over the weekend what with the many motorbikes (many without silencer) passing by.
-The apartment is by no means suitable for elderly or unfit people as it takes 5 stairs (partly without handrail) to get down to the apartment and up again to the street level. There was no help available to assist us (68 and 78 of age) to carry the heavy cases. (SA is not short of labour, we would think!!). On checking out we arranged for assistance ourselves.
- We would have appreciated advice on the timing of scheduled power cuts which took place on an almost daily basis (no emergency lights available in the apartment).
- A mosquito net would not have been a luxury.
The garden is a further long steps down (no handrail), close to the main road and of no real use since it is basic without real comfort (wooden benches).
- Braai (BBQ) is not allowed).
Were we unhappy? No, we were not, it is an amazing place, ideal for young couples, but the above needs to be said.
Is Trevor a Super Host ? No, not in our view, but he has the potential if he takes our observations at heart and adopts a more pro-active approach.