We stayed for a month at Claire and Phil's place, hoping to get a taste of the local way of life. Not only weren't we disappointed, but we feel so lucky to have met such lovely friends.
Sharing good stories, enjoying local food, meeting new interesting people, getting to know millions of tips and tricks about the region... If this is what you're after in Cape Town, look no further you've found the perfect spot.
Don't worry, if you're the shy type, just there to study or simply looking for a quiet place, you will have a private space and Phil and Claire are very accommodating.
Searching for a place for a 1-month stay we were worried at first about the location, because it is a bit far from the center. After seeing all the good comments (yes, they're all true!) we decided to give it a try, and now we think we could not have made a better decision :)
We used the train (cheaper but unreliable) and Über (more expensive but instantly available) to explore the city virtually every day. I think it was a much better option than to stay in the center.
If you're the party animal type, you might not agree with me though!