Meet Navine
Open minded, Helpful, Friendly
The home attracts easy-going, global, respectful, fun-loving, sporty people who enjoy a peaceful home. My guests are interesting, different, enjoy their private space and meeting African students.
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Tennis, Mountain climbing, Fitness, gym, Cooking, Hiking
Hosting guests since
2010
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Are you a student or single traveller needing a comfortable home?..let's talk... Navine's Homestay is a home for students (usually all male), situated in Wetton (some say Ottery) in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, on the edge of the Cape Flats. The accommodation is well-equipped for self-catering and is ideal for young people who want to explore Cape Town. A very strictly non-smokers private home, with Homestay, Economy and Budget sections . The home offers good value-pricing, comfort, privacy and security. Secure inside parking available. Also suited to people who prefer to use public transport. Single, comfortable beds are offered in all rooms, except the Scenic double, which is more private upstairs. In the main house (Homestay), there is a separate room downstairs, right next to a home office. Navine lives upstairs. We share the upstairs living room, which leads to balcony with a view of the the Constantia Winelands. The Economy section has a double room and a single room, both have comfortable 3/4 sized beds. A Budget room with its own toilet/basin is available outside both sections and has a single bed. Secure inside parking is offered with all rooms. Economy and Budget rooms do not have access to Homestay facilities and share a shower, kitchenette, outside dishwash basin and fridge. The area itself is interesting, community-orientated, and you will meet South Africans (and Africans) of all persuasions. We have a lovely Spar supermarket within 5 minutes walk of the house where you can buy everything you need, including cooked food. The area has been very safe, the rooms are quiet and extremely safe ; being Africa, it can get hot.
Additional Info
I've hosted guests from China, Brazil, Angola, Namibia, Germany, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Finland, Japan, Namibia, France, UK, Spain, Italy, South Korea and possibly more... I speak English, also Afrikaans, and a smattering of Thai. Breakfast is self-made by guests, bread, eggs, peanut butter, jam, tea, coffee and perhaps fruit.
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The home is on the border of Wetton and Ottery, closer to Wetton Circle, which is a transport junction. It lies midway between the Southern Suburbs of the City, and the Cape Flats. This is not a typically touristy area, just ordinary working people. The main forms of public transport are bus and taxi, which are very cheap. They stop running after 8pm or so, after which private taxi has to be used (or your own vehicle). Most guests use Uber taxi services if they want to go out late at night. Public taxis really are easiest and cheapest. A few local night spots are within a short distance for a drink, 5 kilometres or less.
Local Area Facilities
- Gym
- Golf
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Sports arena
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Non-smoker guests only please.
Strictly no smoking or drugs at all...anywhere, at any time.
No pork is allowed in the house.
No pets/animals allowed.
Payment must be made before arrival.
No visitors allowed.
Covid19 vaccination status is preferred.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
1 Review
September 2021
The host cancelled the booking 31 days before the arrival date.
January 2020
The best... Navine is a good person... Very polite... The place, the house is excellent, very comfortable... I was in my house. Navine is a big friend.
Host reply
De nada meu amigo. I hope to welcome many more Brazileiro to my home, especially if they want to learn english. It was great to have you here and the students enjoyed your presence very much. Muito obrigado. Navine
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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When can I share my contact details?
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