Disappointed customer

The location of this guesthouse is not ideal or safe—it's surrounded by informal settlements, which makes the area feel uncomfortable. The property looked significantly worse in person than it did in the photos. Upon arrival, it felt as though we were intruding on a family’s private day. The hosts were busy doing laundry, and their child was playing around the kitchen and laundry area, creating a very awkward atmosphere.

There was a serious lack of privacy. If we could hear the child playing and the family talking from inside our room, then it’s safe to assume they could hear everything from our side as well. The wooden floors were also very noisy with every step.

After discussing our concerns among ourselves, we decided to leave just 30 minutes later. We used the bathroom, returned the keys, and left without even requesting a refund—we simply felt it wasn't worth the energy.

This guesthouse is worth no more than R700 per night—certainly not the R1700 we were charged. There are far more attractive and affordable places offering better value. I highly recommend doing thorough research before booking here.

The property looked like it hadn't been occupied for quite some time, and the braai area was uninviting. Parking is right by the street with no secure garage or lockable gate.

To make matters worse, after leaving an honest review on Bookings.com, I received an insulting message from Carla accusing me of leaving used ******s in the bathroom—something that was completely untrue. I barely spent any time at the property, and this kind of behavior from the host, including false accusations, is very concerning.

If you do decide to book here, I strongly recommend taking photos of the property as you leave to protect yourself from any false claims of damage, theft, or misconduct.