South Africa stays, booked direct.

Four privately hosted stays in Cape Town and St Francis Bay for beach trips, city visits, repeat visits and longer stays. Request availability directly before payment.

4.67 Airbnb rating162 reviews across listings8 years hosting
Stay collection

Cape Town apartments and a St Francis Bay home.

Start with the stay that fits your trip, then enquire directly for availability, rates, repeat stays or longer-stay options.

Canal-side exterior of the St Francis Bay home
Canal-side homeSaint Francis Bay, Eastern Cape

Canal-side Home in St Francis Bay

A four-bedroom waterfront home for relaxed St Francis Bay stays with family or friends.

4.758 Airbnb reviews
4 bedrooms4.5 bathrooms8 guests
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Exposed-brick living room in the Gardens apartment
Gardens city stayGardens, Cape Town

New York Style Apartment in Gardens

A stylish one-bedroom Gardens apartment for two near central Cape Town restaurants and city life.

4.6229 Airbnb reviews
1 bedroom1.5 bathrooms2 guests
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Direct enquiry

Request dates before anything is paid.

This is still a manual direct-booking flow. Send the basics, then I reply with availability, rates and the written terms.

This opens WhatsApp or your email app with your request pre-filled.

Why book direct

Same homes. No Airbnb guest fee. Clearer terms.

Airbnb adds a guest service fee at checkout. Book direct and you do not pay that Airbnb guest fee. My nightly rate is the same as the Airbnb listing for your dates.

Request availability

Send your preferred stay, dates and guest count by email or WhatsApp. I will confirm availability manually for now.

Receive terms before payment

If the stay is available, Opia sends the quote, cancellation terms and lease or invoice from the official bookings address.

Pay by EFT

EFT details are shared only on the official Opia Investments invoice or lease. Opia does not publish banking details on the website.

Get arrival details

Once the booking is confirmed, I send check-in instructions, house rules and direct host contact details.

Payment and trust

Opia Stays is the guest-facing brand for stays operated by Opia Investments (Pty) Ltd. Direct payment is by EFT only after availability, terms and invoice or lease details have been confirmed in writing.

  • Direct stays are operated by Opia Investments (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2017/399730/07.
  • Bookings are confirmed only after written availability, agreed terms and the required EFT payment.
  • Cancellation, deposit and house rules are confirmed before payment so there are no hidden direct-booking terms.
  • Banking details are not shown publicly. Treat any payment request outside the official email thread as suspicious.
Calvin, host of Opia Stays
Your host

Hosted directly by Calvin

Cape Town-based hosting for Opia Stays, with direct replies on availability, longer stays, arrival details and the booking paperwork before payment.

100% Airbnb response rate162 reviews across hosted listingsOfficial Opia invoice or lease before EFT
Contact

Ask about availability, repeat stays or corporate bookings.

Send your dates and guest count. I will reply with the best-fit stay, direct terms and the next steps before payment.