The establishment is a restored Victorian house with a lovely garden, indoor and outdoor seating areas and wireless Internet access (for a fee). The house was built in 1905 and renovated in 2008. It now offers a total of 6 guest rooms. The hotel facilities include a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a laundry service (for a fee) and a garage (for a fee). In the summer, an excellent breakfast is served in the garden. In winter, it is served on the big kitchen table next to the fireplace. The guest house's friendly staff can arrange airport pick-up, car rental and day trips.

Its magnificent location between the ocean and mountains has made Cape Town one of the most attractive cities in the world. The hotel is conveniently situated in Sea Point, one of the most popular suburbs along the Atlantic Coast. The city centre is around 3.7 km away, and the tourist centre along the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is some 3.5 km away. The beach at Sea Point is just 200 m from the property. The nearest restaurant is just 1 minute's walk away, and there is a bus stop just around 20 m from the hotel. Cape Town International Airport is around 25 km away.

Breakfast is provided between 8 am and 11 am and consists of a full continental breakfast, which is served in the living kitchen or the tranquil garden. All guests enjoy a communal breakfast.