gideon’s home is so unique and comfortable. the classical music playing in the background in the evenings made it that much more special. the antique style felt like time traveling and a gentle break from most of the modern design we’re so used to. for those possibly doing long stays, don’t expect someone to come into clean often, yet the home is well kept. staying the bo kaap was quite the experience. positives are the rich culture and it’s proximity to immediate needs. a negative is the people who are always in the street can be noisy and disrupt peace of mind sometimes. in addition, gideon is a welcoming, easy going and open as a host. you can expect invites to tasty dinners and engaging conversations over good wine.