15 Reviews of Property 969060 in Sea Point, South Africa

We had the great pleasure of staying in this wonderful apartment for five days. Wished we could have stayed much longer. Everything was perfect! The flat was very clean, modern, well maintained and comfortable with spectacular views of the ocean and mountains surrounding Capetown. The location is great as it is close to the Sea Point promenade, across the street from the hop-on hop-off bus and close to shopping, services and restaurants. Gio, our host, was very welcoming, approachable and accommodating. She even helped us rearrange our rental car pickup. We also appreciated the use of a cell phone and wi-fi during our stay. We would highly recommend this flat to anyone coming to this beautiful city.

The apartment is located in an excellent part of Cape Town -- with wonderful views of the sea and mountains. If this is your first time in Cape Town, the city tour bus is only a few steps away from the apartment and a great way to see the sights. There are stores and restaurants within walking distance of the apartment so it is easy to get what you need. The accomodations are very classy -- very clean and with modern applicances. There is a safe in the apartment to keep your valuables. Because there is a washing machine in the apartment, I was able to pack a little lighter than I normally would have packed.

The host of the apartment is truly wonderful and she thinks of the little things to make sure that your stay is comfortable. When I arrived, there was water in the fridge and she had a South African cell phone available so that I did not have to inclur international charges on my phone to make local calls. The host also does a good job of answering questions and making recommendations for restuarants, etc. Even before I arrived in Cape Town, I communicated with the host a number of times and she had no problem answering my questions. Arrangements can be made for airport pickup (for a fee) so that you don't have to worry about taking a taxi in an unfamiliar city.

All in all, this was an excellent rental. I would go back to Cape Town and stay here again without any hesitation.

In all my years of visiting Cape Town; Gio's apartment comes right at the top of my list for relaxing as an apartment with spectacular views and great situation and location. It is perfectly placed for the restaurants of Sea Point and the use of the facilities of the Winchester Hotel. This is a real gem....I will definitely be seeking to rebook ...I come every year.
Thank you
Paul

I just returned from a magnificent stay at Gio's incredibly gorgeous flat at Norfolk House which is charming in and of itself with its Victorian England feel. Gio was more than helpful and welcoming and became my friend. The design of this flat is so open that I felt as if I were in the crow's nest of a ship looking out over the ocean which is really just minutes from the apartment. I lived on the balcony adjacent to the bedroom which had views of Lions Head in the back and the ocean in the front; in fact, it was difficult most days to leave and explore Capetown because I felt so peaceful and relaxed in the flat itself. One of the major pluses not mentioned in the description of the property is its proximity( right next door, in fact) to the Winchester Hotel which offers fine dining and incredible massages at to die for prices. The location is superb in that with in minutes, I could walk to local grocery, bank, etc. and also to the promenade overlooking the ocean. The property is very clean and very well-maintained with so many postivie attributes to recommend it that I will mention the ones that particularly suited me. The bed was just the right firmness and I really enjoyed sleeping in that comfort; the water pressure in the bathroom was quite good and the shower was roomy which I also enjoyed. I cooked a few nights and all the accoutrements are there from top of the line appliances to whatever cooking apparatus might be necessary. The view, though, is the real clincher for me. The entire exterior wall is windows and the flat is on the 7th floor so that I always had an amazing vista to greet me no matter which way I looked out. The flat is just minutes by taxi--very cheap in Capetown--to the Clifton beaches which are wonderful with a private feel although they are public. Gio's photos and description more than described this flat; if anything, they understated the elegance that awaits one with this reasonably priced home away from home. I almost hesitate to rave so for fear that I will not be able to book next time I visit due to the popularity of the listing. I enthusiastically recommend this flat to friends and relatives. It provides more for the money than a hotel while at the same time being so close to Winchester House, a Capetown landmark, that one has the best of both worlds. I cannot wait to go back and I miss it, frankly, after having spent two weeks in it. I felt very safe because there is an attendant at the front door 24/7.

We stayed here 10 days and loved the location for many reasons. (hikes nearby, promenade ocean walks, great dining, tour bus stop around the corner, close to V & A Waterfront, close to downtown, Camps Bay-you name it.) Loved the neighborhood feel. Especially enjoyed the comfort and elegance of the apartment plus the views were spectacular! The owner, Gio, turned out to be a wonderfully helpful resource as well. Awesome property. We also toured Gio's other apartments, they are equally beautiful, with unique views in the same building-not to be missed!

My wife and I stayed at the apartment in late September 2012 and we couldn't have been more pleased with the apartment, the location, the views and the help that Gio provided. So often the website pictures don't live up to your expectations, but in this case it exceeded it. The apartment was modern, roomy, bright and ideal for our trip to Cape Town. The views of the ocean and mountains were exactly what we were after. The V&A Waterfront is a short drive or bus ride away and grocery stores and restaurants are located close by and the Winchester Mansions Hotel next door was ideal for a glass of wine in the evening or coffee in the morning.The property is very secure, with a 24 hour security desk at the front door and they kept an eye on our vehicle parked out front of the building. WI-FI was available in certain areas of the building but not in the apartment.

Thanks so much to Gio for making our stay so enjoyable and on our next trip back to Cape Town we will be looking to stay there again!

My husband and I stayed at Gio's place in Sept 2012 and our stay was perfect from start to end. The condo was even nicer in person and every detail had been attended to, from extra towels and linens to basic provisions to keep us comfortable while we settled in, to the pretty extras like flowers on the nightstand and even a "Canada" key fob ring! (we're from Toronto). Gio's sense of style and attention to detail are exceeded only by the warmest and most caring personality you could hope for from a host. We felt like family and we never at a loss for help or advice with anything. We are very much looking forward to returning to Cape Town one day and will most definitely be looking to stay here again when we do. Gio, thank you for EVERYTHING, you became a very special part of our South African vacation experience!

Gio, 

I am SO Sorry that I am about two weeks delayed in sending you a huge thank you for the time and experience I was able to have in Cape Town staying at your Condo! - Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! - I loved every minute of my time there. I had a chance to follow a number of your recommendations; starting with the City tour bus, the wine tour and Cape Point tour with the group pick from the hotel next door of your place, hiking lions head and tramming up to the top of Table Mountain. All where great along with sundowners next door and discovering all of Cape Town waterfront, Sea Point, the beaches down your coast and the downtown area. - And that all is with out even saying just how great it was to chill out in the condo itself and watch the water and the sunset and all. - All was amazing!! - THANK YOU!! 

I received a ride back the airport from Ursula, who is way to nice and extremely helpful and interesting, and I confirmed with her that I had left the key under your mat as we discussed, in case the cleaning person was needing it. I also mentioned that I left a bottle of wine for you to say thank you in the condo. - I picked it up on the wine tour and I hope you find it ok and have a chance to enjoy it when you return home. 

Thank you again for everything.