This accommodation experience is what AirBnB is best suited to achieve, in my opinion. I prefer booking a separate unit like this one where the host only has 1 property and he/she lives next door or very close. The service in such a scenario is always superior to a company letting out flats as a business or even an individual with multiple properties. Kathy was quick to respond to all inquiries. The flat was beside her and her husband’s own personal home, was spotless, spacious and offered a large kitchen and dining area. The bed was comfortable. The blinds were thick and kept out the morning sun. There are lots of windows bringing in plenty of light in the day. The flat feels more like an extension of their own home than a sterile corporate flat. Dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, paper towels, books, fully stocked kitchen of cutlery, pots, pans, a big refrigerator (all stainless appliances) and a folder filled with helpful local suggestions offers guests a turnkey place to rest, relax, cook and wash clothes. I travel over long periods of time so a washing machine is helpful to me. The flat is but 500 meters from a grocery store and a few restaurants. It’s 3 kms or so into the center of Hout Bay where there is plenty of access to a beautiful beach, excellent restaurants and shopping. Hout Bay is a gem of a small seaside community and this flat offers a quiet place off the busier roads but quite close to all that is needed. I will certainly return.