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Luxury 3 bedroom house with Mountain View’s
Safe, tranquil spot - lovely host

The Lookout
We had a lovely stay at Imraan's! The house and the view were so stunning and that made one almost not want to leave the house at all. We also got great recommendations and communication was also very easy. Thank you!

Magnificent House with Garden & Mountain View
This is our second stay with Derek. Once again, another amazing stay in their beautiful home. Pretty, was just the best and made us feel at home and so welcome. Derek was super responsive and accommodating. This is very quickly becoming our go-to AirBnB in Cape Town, with an annual family pilgrimage thrown in for good measure. Looking forward to our next stay!

Blackwood Log Cabin
Colettes place was exactly what we needed to get away from the city's hustle and bustle. It was so peaceful. There were so many toys my daughter could play with and very child friendly which I appreciate. The place was clean and very neat. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay.

The Hillwood: light, airy, modern tranquility
Such a stunning property, exactly as pictured. Ian was such a warm and welcoming host. The house had everything we needed for cooking and for a very comfortable stay. The wood burning stove kept the main area warm and cozy. Would highly recommend staying here, we hope to visit again.
Panoramic Views from a Luxury Oasis
Very stylish and modern house, fits nicely up to 6 people. Garage for two cars. Great location, you can walk out of there to many restaurants and part of CapeTown‘s sightseeing’s. Great views on the city from living room and from rooftop. Cozy bedrooms, each has it’s own bathroom. In general house is fully equipped for comfort living. Responsive host that really cares about guests.

Upper Deane House - Number 37
A beautiful property in Cape Town with breath taking view. Kirstin and Werner were very friendly and responsive and made us welcome. Definitely staying here again next time, highly recommended!

Sapphire Sunset. Panoramic Views. Solar backup
Fantastic stay that exceeded all our expectations! Incredible hosts. I will miss that view!!
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Prime Newlands Spot Near Cafés
Such a beautiful home, with so many thoughtful extras. It is very central, yet extremely quiet. We were able to park in the garage. Very good value for money. We had a great weekend!

Tranquil waterside retreat
We had a fantastic two-night stay at Simon’s place. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. Simon was always responsive, available, and very helpful, which made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend staying here!

The Olive Cottage in Constantia.
Best cottage in Constantia done with such taste by Marina. Her Italian roots shine through with every detail. Terrazzo tile in the bathroom, calming beiges and off whites on the walls, delicious coffees and snacks and drinks to welcome you. Chic and flawless. We loved it. Grazie Mille.

Tranquil haven in the suburbs.
Was a lovely stay. Well located to the major city spots. The hosts were really responsive . They are also very accommodating from start to finish and allowed flexible check-in and check out. The whole family was warm and welcoming. Allowed me to easily feel at home during my stay. Overall a nice home-away from home experience.

House 46, comfortable home in Rondebosch Cape Town
We had a lovely stay at Ronel's place. We felt right at home as soon as we arrived. The house is beautiful and well furnished, everything was clean and fresh. The house is private, has secure off-street parking and a lovely covered patio and pool. It is equipped with everything you could ever need and the beds are firm and comfortable. Ronel is a super-host who was so kind, understanding and accommodating. Thank you Ronel, we hope to stay with you again when next we are in Cape Town. Bobby, JP & Eve x

Victorian House (With Solar)
We stayed at Justin's while in between the chaos of moving homes, it was exactly the respite that we needed, at the right time. The house is spacious, full of light, comfortable, clean, well equipped with a beautiful outdoor space. Justin was available and quick to respond to our queries. I would highly recommend a stay at this pad :-)

Spacious Haven with City and Mountain Views
Was truly a home away from home, every convenience & the host was super responsive and so accommodating- really thoroughly enjoyed our stay, will most definitely be back. Very highly recommend 👌 👏

Villa-Garden, great views Business + Leisure.
Maureen was a 5* host. Place was beautiful and so calm. We enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for allowing us to make memories in your home.
Private house rentals

Newlands River House, Pool, Solar, Mountain view.
Barry’s home was a real gem, we enjoyed our stay, the kitchen had all we needed and they were so kind to even leave spices and other things for us to use on days we cooked. There was linen for us to change beddings and we really felt at home. Barry would communicate every time when service people were coming to do their work. My children broke a kitchen window and Barry was so understanding and arranged to get it fixed when we could not manage to secure someone to fix it due to not being familiar with where to get service providers ( thank you for this Barry). The place was really what my family needed and we really felt at home. I would recommend this home for anyone needing a quiet secluded place with a river flowing in the backyard for quiet morning reflections and meditation.

Cape Town Kreupelbosch Mountain View
This was our second time staying in Jill's lovely place (and hopefully not the last). The house is perfect for our needs - it is always immaculately clean and the kitchen is well supplied. Jill is a pleasure to deal with and is always responsive to contact. The house is modern and spacious but still feels "homey." The gardens are beautiful and the pool is clean and inviting. It's very conveniently located in terms of easy access to Constantia Village (shops and restaurants) and quick access onto the freeways. There is good security and the neighbourhood is peaceful. Highly recommend.

Brickhouse
The pictures do not lie, The Brickhouse is amazing! Nestled on a hill with fantastic views of Hout Bay. We had a beautiful 10 days there and I cannot wait to go back. Our host Mark was so friendly and accommodating . Thank you again Mark!!

Villa In The Clouds! Fresnaye, Cape Town.
I had an incredible stay at this Airbnb. The location couldn’t have been better—conveniently close to all the main attractions, yet set high enough to offer total peace and quiet after a day of exploring. The views of the sea and mountains were truly breathtaking, adding something special to both mornings and evenings. The photos online don’t fully capture the beauty of the view or the seamless flow of the living area out to the patio—it was even better in person. The home was spacious, comfortable, spotless, and tastefully decorated, and offered many comforts and conveniences. The host was very accommodating and made me feel welcome from the very beginning. Communication was easy, and they were always willing to support in making the stay as comfortable as possible. It was a peaceful, refreshing experience from start to finish, and I would return without hesitation. Highly recommended!

Villa Vista Mar
BEAUTIFUL AND LUXURIOUS! Our family was very impressed with this home. Very modern, beautifully decorated, and well equipped. We can’t wait to return. Love all the en-suite bathrooms, beds are comfortable, great space to accommodate larger travel groups. The ocean view from the upper deck was stunning. We almost didn’t want to explore around because we enjoyed the home so much! Walkable to many places, safe, secure, and Odette and Bella were very kind!

Squirrels Garden House
What a wonderful property. It immediately felt like home. Both my wife and I were also remote working so the little office space was perfect. The kitchen was very well equipped and we enjoyed cooking there. The outside space was just beautiful and all conveniences were a short drive away. We didn't want to leave! It was also spotlessly clean. Sharon was amazing in answering all our questions promptly. We highly recommend this gorgeous hidden gem in Hout Bay.

Sea View | Sunset | Secure Designer Country House
We had a fantastic stay at Oliver's place. The house is very spacious, very well equipped and extremely pleasant inside and outside. The location is great, the view is awesome, it gives a feeling of remoteness though very well connected to everything. Perfect to work, to relax or to go hiking around. Oliver was always reachable and helpful. We loved the place and will definitely come back.

Secure, serene oasis enveloped in leafy views
Ryan & Kelly’s place is a hidden treasure! We had a wonderful group stay as we explored the sights or Cape Town & surrounds. A great location in a safe & quiet neighbourhood. The hosts were super helpful… allowing us to check in early. One thing to note is that the parking is a little tight for larger vehicles but behind secure fencing which was great.
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- Glencairn Beach
- Fish Hoek Beach
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