Nina’s place is fantastic! Tanya who comes to clean on Fridays was a special treat because it’s so nice coming back home and having everything just perfect.
Nina has a washing machine in the garage that you’re free to use and it’s kind of impressive how quickly clothing dries on the line because of the sunshine and the breeziness of Cape Town. In fact, if you have synthetics they dry without wrinkles. The space is spacious, well-equipped, bright and cheerful! There’s more than enough space for storage, we actually stayed for a month and during our stay we had another couple come to stay with us for a week in the guest bedroom and they had plenty of space as well. At first I was worried because the refrigerator is a little bit on the small side, but it ended up not really being a problem because for one thing there’s so many great places to eat that we weren’t home that much. And when we were, there was ample space in the refrigerator and underneath the sink for what we would need for three days or so. When you’re on vacation that’s kind of ideal so that you’re not stocking up on things that will end up spoiling. The neighborhood that they live in is really cool, you feel very safe and there is gated security at the house. Everything is meticulously maintained. The pool is a good temperature (better than the sea, lol) and in a sunny sheltered area so you feel hot enough to jump in. It was hard to tell before we came just how convenient Noordhoek would be. For example, you’re definitely going to want to take advantage of Thursday nights at Cape Point Vineyard because it’s awesome! We ended up becoming regulars there. The food is delicious and the view is kind of mind blowing. Make sure that you hike Chapman’s peak from the south side. It’s challenging but worth it! We also liked that there was no traffic between their house and where we would need to go for shopping and things. Some of the other places the traffic can back up different times of the day but it was awesome being in an area that was a little on the outskirts so it wasn’t so stressful. And still I found that it was a very convenient location. As far as this apartment goes if you are a couple, or a family I think it’s ideal. If this is your first time to Cape Town you can’t go wrong because Nina is very easy to communicate with and she and her husband are quick with tips on good places for food and what days are good for different touristy destinations.