Hosts like Annelize and Richard are the reason I love Airbnb. They were warm and welcoming and have a delightful family, and they went out of their way to make my stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. They are really friendly and approachable, very knowledgable about Newlands, Claremont and the rest of Cape Town, and always on hand to answer questions. Communication before and after making the booking was great, with quick and helpful responses.
The cottage itself was perfect for my stay. The bed was comfortable, shower was great, it has everything you need if you want to self-cater (apart from an oven, although this wasn't an issue for me as I didn't intend to do much cooking), and they have resolved the issues with the bathroom raised in previous reviews (door, window frosting, and shower curtain). It's in a lovely part of the city, a short walk from lots of great shops, restaurants, cafés and bars, and has easy access to Cape Town's main sights.
I would highly recommend Lemon Tree Garden Cottage, and would definitely stay there again.