This is an honest review, not an upset review.
This is not a two bedroom. The second "bedroom" is two partial walls in the corner of a concrete lower floor of a renovated Bo Kaap Unit. As pictured: Two tall 10 feet walls make up the corner of the second room, but the ceiling is only over the toilet and shower.... Making this room a "cubicle" open to sound and light from the living room, kitchen, neighborhood sounds and the upstairs neighbor. For me this was an issue when I walked into the unit, but airbnb told me the apartment is "as pictured" and the landlord refused to cancel or consider letting us out early with partial refund. I am pretty shocked no one mentioned this in a review, it absolutely would have impacted my choice, and that is why I am making it clear.
This led to 30 days of sleep deficit. The apartment is "as pictured" a modernly renovated Bo Kaap unit. The neighborhood is lively, with lots of families and kids playing on the block (not a bad thing) but the building and windows of apartment are old, so you are subject to the "sound schedule." Luck of the draw who rents the upstairs unit, we had some young ladies who liked to have guests frquently. Having to constantly weigh what is normal and too much sound to deal with anytime (early morning radio, late night visitors etc) because you have no control of the sound because there is no ceiling to your room ADDS UP.
I am a digitial nomad, so I work,live, and REALLY utilize the spaces I rent. I will forever ask if the bedroom has a ceiling now.
The wifi router is upstairs and shared, so not ideal for people who like to be able to trouble shoot their own network.
Kitchen is minimally stocked, enough plates ware to eat and cook basics BUT not enough to get fancy in the kitchen.
There are no curtains in the place (two shade pulls in for privacy, otherwise all other windows are frosted, and if the neighbor comes home and decides to leave the light on there is only glass between the hall and the second bedroom... so again its BRIGHT and uncontrollable... bring an eye mask.
No full length mirror, there is one of the floor you can squat or have someone hold up for you
Second bath needs a toilet roll holder.
Linens, towels, and cleanings were changed regularly.
The weather shifted during our stay, and as an older building its not uncommon to have bugs. We had an increasing issue with cockroaches, rather large ones throughout the apartment, and even had one on the bed. We were told they come from the drains, so this was not an issue of leaving the doors open. The apartment was sprayed two times during our stay.
Communication was constant with Helle and Luna, and Airbnb. This was not an enjoyable stay, and I felt mislead from by booking and landlord from the first night- and the customer service experience basically reflected to "its as pictured, so deal with it"... so now you have a better picture to make your own decision.