Q: What makes a great brand ?
A: Personality. Character. Values. Ethics. Service…?
‘Cabin in the Woods’ with Sven at the helm has all of these - & more ! This is a unique property and one which oozes charm amidst the very heart of all that is Western Cape nature at its most intoxicating, most authentic. You’ll be comfortable, you’ll be lost in escapist thoughts and you’ll sleep like the logs that surround the property. And yet the town and beach is only minutes away in the car where you can eat, drink and be merry. The Waterfront is a circa 30 mins drive. Sven is a very likeable chap. He ‘gets’ what it is to be a great Host and you just sense that he wants to do everything in his power to make your stay - your experience - a memorable one. He surprised us with some moreish homemade focaccia nibbles - ‘thought you might be hungry…’ and equipped us for an afternoon on the beach with chairs, towels and a cool bag. Little touches that make a big impact. He’s half Norwegian, half French…and an oh so proud South African. He’s a tasty cook, a skilful conversationalist and has all-round fascinating insight. Manson too is on hand to iron the odd shirt etc - all with a smile.
The dirt road up to the Cabin appears somewhat daunting but we navigated it without issue in a small rental car. The internal floorboards do what they imply they do ‘on the tin’ ! And when first heading to the property, make sure you’re in the vicinity of the Bokkemanskloof Estate, just up from the Hout Bay Main Rd ( the one that takes you on to Constanta ). Google maps didn’t play ball ! And with all this understood & mastered, just breathe. Just relax. You won’t regret your decision to seek this place out.