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Reviewed March 16, 2016

Stayed one night in this little private and safe place.
A little confusion at check-in and not optimal attention on me as a guest, but nonetheless we were checked in and upgraded because of a mistake in the booking system. Always nice with these types of mistakes :)
The room was on the first floor in the back and the staircase which lead the to room was a bit steep and with heavy luggage is small challenge but good exercise though. Clean room and quite alright amenities. The "door" to the bathroom was a sliding door which was not the best but for one night it worked out.
Breakfast was good and fast. Nothing spectacular but good to start the day with.
There is only two parking spaces but parking on the street is perfectly fine and safe. The streets around the hotel are very safe and beautiful trees and other greenery.

Date of stay: March 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lifeon3rd, Owner at Life on 3rd, responded to this reviewResponded March 17, 2016

Hi Jonassl

Many thanks for your review. We appreciate all reviews and we are usually quite willing to take criticism when its due. I'm glad you found some nice things to comment on. I am always surprised when guests arrive at a guesthouse having booked the cheapest room but expect a luxurious experience. We offer very well priced accommodation , which includes a lovely breakfast (full english - cereal,yogurt,toast,fruit salad, eggs bacon,mushrooms etc) and unlimited wifi. What more would you have required for the price that you paid? Also, it would have been good if you had checked the parking situation as we in fact have parking for 7 cars. The driveway that you saw is not the only driveway we have so I'm afraid your review tends to be misleading to other potential guests.

I felt the need to correct you on these issues. Take care and kind regards,
Bernard, Lydia and Beaula

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Reviewed February 19, 2016

Very friendly owner and staff. Just around 7th Street with Restaurants and Bars. Very save area. Excellent breakfast. Inspiring interior and lovely artworks gave me a private feeling during the 1 night stay.

Date of stay: February 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Lifeon3rd, Owner at Life on 3rd, responded to this reviewResponded February 20, 2016

Hi E6976EVpeterr,

Thanks so much for your great review. Thanks for recognizing our friendliness! :-)
We are so glad you enjoyed your breakfasts here with us and enjoyed the interiors and artworks. We have tried hard to create a unique and welcoming space. We hope to see you again sometime.

regards
Bernard, Beaula and Lydia

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Reviewed February 7, 2016

Very nice Guest House in the quiet neighborhood of Melville, not far from the 7th Street, center of the nightlife of the area, which is walking distance reachable.

The room and the bathroom are quite small but offer everything you need.

Bernard, the owner, is not always present but yet attentive to his guests' needs.
In his absence, Lydia and the other ladies managed the house and take care of you perfectly.

Date of stay: January 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Lifeon3rd, Owner at Life on 3rd, responded to this reviewResponded February 9, 2016

Hi Fabio

Thanks for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed our guesthouse and have good things to say about it. You're right, I'm not always present. When i'm not here i'm invariably shopping for the guesthouse or getting supplies and preparing for renovations and maintenance :-) I wish i could be here all the time.I do enjoy being attentive to our guests needs. Lydia and Beaula do a great job in my absence and thanks for saying so.
We hope to one day see you again. take care, Bernard, Lydia and Beaula

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Reviewed February 4, 2016 via mobile

Between 2010-2012 I stayed at least once per month at this venue.

I'm back after an absence of almost 4 years. Whilst it appears to be under new management or ownership, it remains my favorite "home away from home".

The homeliness of Life on 3rd and genuineness of its staff are important attributes. Many times I arrived very late at night on flights from Cape Town...I see the same courtesy and profrssionalism is afforded to weary travellers as far afield as Zimbabwe.

It has a stable Wifi network but Avast software says it has a weak password - perhaps something to consider?

Thank you Life on 3rd....I'll be back.

Date of stay: February 2016
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Lifeon3rd, Owner at Life on 3rd, responded to this reviewResponded February 9, 2016

Hi Elroyp754!!

A home away from home......words that we enjoy hearing. We strive to welcome our guests and make them feel relaxed and "at home". Yes we are under new ownership and are trying very hard to upgrade and create a trendy but fun environment. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again!! Don't wait too long.....
Bernard, Lydia and Beaula

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Reviewed January 28, 2016

It was very clean and neat, staff very friendly. I enjoyed my stay very close to shops and restaurants. Breakfast was standard. There should otherwise change the bath/shampoo liquid it smelt horrible.

Date of stay: January 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Lifeon3rd, Owner at Life on 3rd, responded to this reviewResponded February 9, 2016

Hi Sikhangezwe

Thanks fro your review. We appreciate it and enjoyed reading it. We are glad that "you loved it". Ill look into the liquid soap issue. I've never had that complaint before ;-)

We hope to see you again....
Bernard, Beaula and Lydia

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