This is THE place to stay, whether traveling for business or pleasure. I was in Cape Town for both on my first visit to South Africa. I stayed in Craig’s apartment for two weeks. This modern, open concept apartment is on the 12th floor of a new high rise right in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD), which means contemporary living (Bosch appliances, Netflix, Stunning views of the CBD and the bay!) that’s close to everything (Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap, V&A Waterfront, Iziko museums, Lion’s Head, Table Mountain!). From the apartment, I could walk to the first four places I’ve listed (all within 1-1.5 miles or closer) and the last two were a 10-15-minute ride away. I got a MyCiti bus pass at the airport on my way in and used it to get around – major routes are within two blocks of the building. Being at the heart of everything in Cape Town is both a blessing and a curse. I’m a single woman who was traveling alone and had heard that Cape Town crime was a problem, but this was not my experience. The building itself has 24-hour security with friendly guards. The CBD has government-sponsored ‘ambassadors’ and security folks at every intersection so I never really felt unsafe when walking around, even at night. Long Street, a popular destination full of bars, cafes, and shops is two blocks away, so if you’re into that you can stumble home with no issues. If you’re not, then bring some earplugs for sounder sleep on Friday and Saturday party nights. Three major grocery stores and a smattering of small markets are within walking distance in every direction. I slept like a baby, even on the ‘party’ nights. The bedding was luxurious with the most amazing set of pillows. I chose to cook most of my meals in the apartment. The kitchen is well-equipped, and Craig provides all the basics in terms of utensils, cooking gear, and ingredients. There’s even an opener for the several amazing bottles of South African wine I had to try. There’s no dishwasher, but that’s a small price to pay in exchange for a full-size washer and dryer. The flat screen TV comes with internet-accessible programming such as Netflix, etc. and the place lends itself to binge-watching if that’s what you’re into. The Wi-Fi rocked. Water pressure in the bath was fantastic and the heated towel rack was a welcome feature during my winter visit. The task lighting in the bath isn’t great, so applying make-up is best done in the bedroom mirror. Plenty of hangers, shelves and drawers for my stuff. Craig thought of all the nice extras: iron & ironing board, drying rack, portable supplemental heater & fan, room-darkening shades & curtains, USB chargers, coffee grinder & French press, among others. The building has a soaking pool that might have been lovely had I been here in the warmer months. All in all, a fantastic experience in a terrific place. I hope you...