This was my first time visiting Cape Town and using Airbnb. Jenny was friendly, welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable before, during, and after our stay. The home was clean, inviting, very comfortable, and amazingly situated. A couple highlights of the house for us were -

-The balcony, which overlooks the incredible Hout Bay (when the tide comes in, the house has to be less than 100m from the water). Each morning, we enjoyed our coffee as we sat on the balcony watching the seals play in the Bay.

-The location. It is within close walking distance of a lot of various restaurants, grocery stores, markets, coffee shops, and more. We felt safe walking around in the evening to get food.

-The house. It was well-equipped and made our stay very comfortable. There is a gas AND a charcoal braai/grill, so we could buy fresh fish from the marina and cook from home. The kitchen was well-supplied with cooking utensils and appliances. There is plenty of seating in the living room and kitchen area.

-Secure, dedicated parking for up to 2 vehicles in an underground garage. Even though Hout Bay is a quaint, small town, having/renting a vehicle is a must for those who wish to go outside of Hout Bay.

I can't say enough about the spectacular setting of Hout Bay, and Jenny's house has to be one of the best spots there. Absolutely gorgeous!

The only "negative" aspect of the house is that it is 2 levels. The bedrooms and bathrooms are on the main level, and the kitchen and living room (and, of course, balcony) are on the upper level, which are accessed by a full flight of stairs. It was not a problem for us, but I could see it being a problem for anyone who has trouble with stairs or needs to be near a bathroom.

I had to stay back at the house (little kids needed naps) while my friends explored the area, but I didn't feel like I was missing out, because the house was such a lovely, relaxing place to be with amazing panoramic views of ocean and mountains.