In most AirBNBs, the homes are empty shells. This home was different. While the space was clean and there was space for our things, the home was a magical step into the house of a renaissance family.
The garden was flourishing, the bookshelves were full, the children's rooms had private items out of reach but a wealth of toys available for my children to enjoy. (The host's daughter's room was dubbed the "magical" room by my children!)
A basket of instruments in the living room, an artist studio in the back, the home filled with art and unique collected items.
It was such a beautiful home to spend a couple of weeks in.
It was winter and the house was pretty cold. We kept the wood burning stove going while we were home, but the cool house just motivated us to get out in the sun, enjoying Cape Town! The blankets were plentiful and toasty, but I would recommend bringing wools socks if you're coming in the winter!