My wife and I used to travel, a lot. If we stay in a nice place, normally I will spend 5 mins writing the review as everything was great, how good the location or view was and how nice the host was. This time is different. I know I am going to spend the next 30 mins writing this.
I am an investor. We invest in properties. I am also in hospitality business. And, I am Airbnb's Superhost. Generally speaking, my standard is quite high and I am very proud of that. However, comparing to Gail's house. My proudness is like a joke. I don't know why we can only give 5 stars. Such a pity.
Communicating with Gail was extremely pleasant. From the pictures and reviews, we had already known this house must be great. When we actually settled down, we found "great" was not even close to how it really is. My English is not enough for me to describe everything. I will do my best.
The house is like a 5-Star home. On one hand, you have the welcome card, wine and the hospitality soaps. On the other hand, the house is full of beautiful personal touches. Everything is so thoughtful.
Garage has a lot of beach umbrellas and chairs for you to enjoy yourself on the beach.
Loads of maps and information of the neighborhood.
Each piece of outdoor furnitures has got a cushion.
Cellphone signal is bad. So they have prepared a landline for you.
The kitchen is really "FULLY" equipped. Only chop board there are already more than three. There are all kinds of pots, plates, cups, cutleries which you might need. Only making coffee there are three ways. Even my own kitchen can't compare with this.
There are plenty of towels and beautiful beach towels, all premium quality. I do know how much it costs really well.
Now let's talk about some "normal" stuff.
The view from the balconies are so so beautiful, stunning, breath-taking... Especially on the bedroom floor. It made you forget about time.
Location is brilliant. 100m from a small "private" beach. 1km from the penguins' Boulder's Beach. 500m from a golf court.
DSTV is full package.
Gail has prepared for any situation which might happen in AFRICA.
Cellphone signal bad? There is a landline.
Might have load shedding? There are solar lights and the Internet equipments are connected to a battery.
Might have water shortage? They collect rain water for you to flush the toilet. The tap is just in the kitchen.
Want to braai? There are both gas and charcoal braai equipments. I never knew gas braai is so nice. Bought one immediately when we came back home.
At last, I want to say that I don't know how to do better. We will definitely come back again. Although we also live close to a famous beach -- Blouberg, which is just 1-hour drive away.