Things we loved:
1. Sensational view
2. Quick responses from the host
3. Fantastic location in the heart of Hout Bay
4. Beautifully decorated space
Things that surprised us:
1. We wanted to cook a lot and the kitchenware available was a bit limited (only 5 forks, 4 coffee mugs, dull knives)
2. The beds were short. I'm 5'7" and my feet hung off the end. Not a huge deal but the first time I've experienced that.
3. It gets windy by the water and the wind would HOWL all night. It sounded like a blizzard. Also made it hard to enjoy the beautiful patio and the windows got coated with a thin film of sand, making it harder to enjoy the view.
4. There is no direct path down to the water. You have to go up and around on the road. We had a car so it wasn't an issue, but if you were not planning on having a car, it would have been challenging, especially when it was really windy.