Andrew is a phenomenal and generous host, definitely five stars. He is very quick in replying to and dealing with any requests/issues, in this regard he is one of the best hosts I've ever stayed with. He had a local SIM card ready for me when I arrived, and he really treated us (the other Airbnb guest and me) like family. On my second day in Cape Town, he took us to Lion's Head to watch the sunrise. He also invited us along to spend "Bastille Day" in Franschhoek, and there were several dinner parties during my stay. We all became quite close throughout the seven weeks I stayed in Cape Town, and I'm going to miss them!

The house is gorgeous, and I loved my room. Location was perfect, and I was within walking distance to pretty much everywhere I wanted to go. However, it has to be noted that this is an old house in beautiful Bo-Kaap with three mosques close by. I sleep like a stone so it wasn't an issue for me but if you are very sensitive to noises, this location probably isn't for you (e.g. singing every morning at 6am from the mosques but also movements/sounds within the house). Also, keep in mind that things might be very different in (South) Africa, and there are many issues that Andrew simply cannot influence. As an example, internet is often very slow and does not work very well in the private rooms so you will have to be in the living room. Or the heating might not work (South African winters can get chilly!), because there is no gas. Not because Andrew didn't want to buy gas but because there simply isn't any gas available for purchase in all of Cape Town. If you are staying for a few days, it might not bother you so much but if you plan on spending a few weeks or even months here, just be mentally prepared. :-)

Conclusion: A gorgeous house with a fantastic host in a top location, suitable for outgoing people who enjoy sharing their Cape Town experience with locals. I would especially like to thank Andrew's girlfriend (a soon-to-be-professional-chef) for making the entire house smell like heaven every other day, and for letting me always try the yummy goodness that she magically created in our kitchen...