We stayed with Susanna for 2 weeks in December/January. Firstly, Susanna is a fabulous host. She couldn't do enough for us in terms of ensuring we were happy with the accommodation, getting things to help us during our stay and being full of information and advice about activities and places to visit in the area.
The accommodation is a 1 bed apartment with kitchenette and bathroom. There is a large outdoor pool area with deck, recliners and barbecue. The views from the apartment and deck are fabulous and every night we drifted off to sleep with the sound of the ocean below.
The accommodation is very well presented and comfortable and has the appearance and feel of a luxury hotel room. The kitchen is well-equipped and Susanna is always on hand to provide anything you might need.
The apartment comes with secure parking in a garage for peace of mind, which we found was a real bonus especially as the area gets very busy at Christmas and New Year.
St. James is a beautiful quiet spot within easy walking distance of Kalk Bay and Muizenberg and we found Susanna's apartment an extremely relaxing place to stay and unwind. It was very secure and we felt extremely safe throughout our stay.
Susanna was kind enough to take us hiking and also took us to the park run in Cape Town on Saturday morning, which was a fantastic experience. If you're into hiking, swimming, cycling or running Susanna is a mine of information about local events, routes and pools.
Finally, the steps. Yes there are lots of them but we managed the steps every day without too much trouble and the pay off is the fantastic view of St. James as you ascend and descend.
We had a fabulous holiday and very much intend to return. Thank you Susanna for such great company, good humour and being a fantastic host.