Two Oceans Artist's Home.

The view

This property is unsuitable for those who cannot climb steep steps, stone and wooden, carrying heavy luggage. There was an infestation of ants and maggots on the kitchen floor on our last day. The shower had a cracked floor and a rusty door that was tricky to close. The water drained very slowly, which almost caused an overflow. An unsightly, almost dead plant in the living room was an eyesore. There was no washing up liquid or sponges and a note requesting tenants to buy their own! A couple of the bedside lamps didn’t work, with unsuitable plugs. The keys to the kitchen door leading to the swimming pool were put in a strange place and only found by accident on our last day. A very untidy mess outside around the pool filter area.

We loved Two Oceans Artist's Home. It is everything we wanted, and then some. The view is simply stunning. The host was hospitality personified, and helped with every issue that we had. She even bought a UPS so that we could use the WiFi during load shedding. I was pleased to find that, unlike most vacation properties, there is a full-size fridge. The dishwasher and washing machine are easy to use, and work well. We were delighted and charmed by the two cats, who were both very friendly. The mattresses on both beds are in a good condition. There are two bathrooms in good working order. I was amused to see that a previous reviewer complained about the poorly maintained garden. Far from this, the garden is full of highly prized, indigenous fynbos, very similar to the the hill behind the house. This type of vegetation is much valued by local people and conservationists alike. The balcony is certainly not very dangerous and we made extensive use of it. It is the perfect spot from which to watch sunrises and sunsets. Another reviewer complained about the braai (Barbecue). It is a simple mini barrel braai and works perfectly.

The only problem we experienced was the ants. But all that needs to be done to keep them under control are the methods known to most people who have lived in a warm climate. Never leave food or crumbs where they can attract ants. Keep all kitchen surfaces clean.

The apartment is perfectly situated with a beautiful view over Fishhoek and Falsebay.

The garden is not very well maintained, the pool is dirty and there are no chairs or sun loungers at the pool. The balcony is very dangerous, cause the balustrade is rotten in the corners and not enough protection.

We liked everything about it. Beautiful views, great location and lovely pool. Everything we needed was there including a dishwasher!

The braai can do with an upgrade. It was however functional.

The ants

Hospitality at its best. Host was friendly and eish lost for words but best place

The view

Really enjoyed my stay. Thankful to the host and her 2 lovely kitties for sharing their warm and vibrant space with us. Would definitely book the Two Ocean's Artist home again.