Michael's apartment was perfect for our stay. It had everything you could possibly need, plus it was comfortable, clean, and had a beautiful view off the balcony. The building has a guard and secure access so we felt safe there. We really liked that the bedroom is situated in the back of the apartment because it is a very lively part of Cape Town and the back portion was quiet. The bed was very comfortable. It was so nice to be greeted with a very nice bottle of wine upon our arrival, and the kitchen had the basic necessities provided, like tea, coffee, and milk which was very nice.
We loved that we could do our laundry, which enabled us to bring far less on our trip. He has a washer/dryer combo, but I prefer to air dry, and if you use the clothes rack and the floor fan in the storage room your clothes dry very quickly. Also very convenient is the parking space in the garage. It's pretty much right outside the apartment door, so it can't get much more convenient.
The apartment is right next door to a nice little coffee shop called Kimili, and the Hop On Hop Off bus picks you up right there on the corner of Shortmarket and Long Streets. It's also very close to the free walking tours, which start right by the market – just walk out the door and to the left and look for someone holding a green umbrella. We took a tour of District 6 with Willem which we recommend.
There are many great places to eat within walking distance. We really liked Jason Bakery on Bree street for breakfast, which was about a 5 minute walk away. Since the apartment is pretty central in the city, you can take an Uber anywhere around town easily and inexpensively. We are in our 50’s and we weren’t there for the nightlife, but if you are, this is the perfect place for you. I definitely recommend not walking around alone at night. Like any big city, it’s wise to be cautious. I recommend you use Uber at night as opposed to walking around.