We loved staying in Lydia's home. It is a special house, in a stunning location on the water, and almost unique in Kalk Bay. The kitchen is really well equipped if you want to cook for yourself-- we loved buying fish in the market and cooking at home. The quality of everything in the house is very high: it is a proper, substantial home rather than merely a holiday house. There is so much to do within walking distance. We enjoyed the walks in Table Mountain National Park, swimming in the tidal pools and at Muizenberg, exploring the Cape, eating in so many good local restaurants, playing golf at Clovelly. The bookshop in Kalk Bay is a treasure trove. Highly recommend