I wish I could give Simon and Emma's Penthouse more than 5 stars. What an AMAZING place! We knew it was going to be something special when I booked it. A trip to Cape Town was in our Bucket List for nearly 20 years. So when my husband and I finally decided this was the year, we went all out. Yes, it was only the two of us and we stayed in this beautiful 4-bedroom penthouse for 9 days. Best decision ever.
Upon arrival at their building, their housekeeper, Stanford, met us and showed us around room to room, floor by floor. We were instantly in awe. I mean those pictures you see here are totally amazing, but to actually witness this Penthouse in person gave us a sense of giddiness we haven't felt in years. Waking up to see Table Mountain right in front of you is the most welcomed wake-up call ever, and seeing the clouds pouring down on this magnificent giant before bedtime was absolutely magical.
Simon and Emma are the most generous hostesses you'll ever encounter. A very thoughtful approach to their guests knowing how far you have traveled to get there. It seems that comfort is the #1 focus for their guests, and making sure everything goes smoothly while you are there.
A couple of months before our arrival, Simon had given me some dining options because my fingers were not fast enough to reserve a table at the Test Kitchen. The Pot Luck Club and FYN were truly exceptional dining experience alternatives, thanks to Simon's suggestions. We also had a wonderful experience at La Tete, which is also in his list of recommendations.
We felt not only comfortable, but safe the entire time of our stay. One example, we had to take an Uber ride to Constantia for a 15K running race at 4:30 in the morning on our 5th day. The streets were dark and deserted, and the building security even came outside with us. When our Uber arrived, he made sure it's the right car before we got in. We were overwhelmed by his kindness.
We hope to visit Cape Town again. We hope The Penthouse will still be available on Airbnb. Maybe next time we'll bring other people with us so they experience such luxury. I just want to say thank you again to Simon and Emma for opening your beautiful home to us. We will never forget this vacation. #BestAirbnbEver