Doret was a wonderful, thoughtful host. My flight got in late, so she waited up for me and left some grocery essentials for me. She made herself available throughout my stay but was careful not to hover.
The apartment was lovely as well. I stayed for about 5 weeks, and it had everything I needed. I was even able to work from the kitchen table. The apartment was also really clean, especially compared to some other Airbnbs I saw around Cape Town. It also felt very safe and had an curated, cozy vibe.
There were a few things that might matter to potential guests, though I didn’t mind them at all given how great both Doret and the apartment were. The apartment can get hot in summer, though Doret provided two big fans. I don’t have AC at home anyway, so the fans worked perfectly well for me. Uber drivers seem to think Devil’s Peak is a little far from the city center, so you should just allow a little extra time to get an Uber. You can also walk, but the most direct route is not the nicest route. That said, I went to the Central Business District either via Uber or on foot every single day without any real problem.
I would absolutely stay at Doret’s place again if I ever visited Cape Town again.