Your host Kerime Sinclair, Bella Ev’s proprietor, is of Ottoman origin, has travelled extensively and is au fait with the tradition of Mediterranean and Ottoman cuisine. Kerime is a multi-faceted, multi-talented woman with a heart of gold. She is an activist, couturier, guesthouse patron and mother of two accomplished young women and grandmother of two. Kerime has lived more in her lifetime than most aspiring individuals would in thrice as many years. Kerime identifies with Dante’s parallel between the seasons in nature and life stages of man. When she decided to become a couturier in her own right, she reached the summer season, about which Dante says: “The aim is achievement and its season summer. Instead of retirement to the forest, however, the next stage is to be of usefulness, bestowal. After our proper perfection which is acquired in manhood should also come that which enlightens, not only ourselves, but others.”

Bella Ev is a beautiful villa with soul of her own. This national monument welcomes those discerning holiday makers and professionals with an appreciation for good taste, aesthetics and attention to detail. Bella Ev offers individually handcrafted bedrooms with a special charm. We are nestled at the base of Muizenberg Mountain, opposite an indigenous garden and centrally located in the heart of historic Muizenberg 2 minutes walk from Muizenberg Beach and Surfer’s Corner, home to numerous surf schools and the unique world renowned Shark Spotters Centre. We are 5 mins drive from St James, Kalk Bay, Capricorn Business Park, Westlake Business Park, the American Embassy and Westlake, Clovelly and Steenberg Golf Courses.

Muizenberg is Africa's oldest surfing town. Home to one of the worlds' best learn-to-surf beaches and the warmest waters on the Cape Town coastline, Muizenberg is a must visit holiday destination while in Cape Town. The historical significance is just one of its many attributes and a coastal walk from Muizenberg to Kalk Bay includes the historical mile. This part of the walk features some wonderful historical buildings including the SA Police Museum, Casa Labia, Rhodes Cottage and Het Posthuys which dates back to 1742 and is one of the oldest buildings in South Africa. This area is home to incredible restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife with Tigers Milk and Live-bait only short walk from the apartment. Live music is regularly hosted at the Striped Horse, with it's in-house striped horse craft beers proving very popular. Take a walk through the old part of town (Palmer Road) an interesting collection shops and coffee shops where locals show off their crafts and trade. The Blue Bird Garage Market is also a hot favourite for a Friday night. This is where all the locals congregate after a long week of work and surf.