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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jun 5, 1979
|Filing date
|Dec 5, 1977
|Priority date
|Dec 5, 1977
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Robert G. Lahr
|Original Assignee
|Ideal Toy Corporation
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (18), Classifications (9), Legal Events (1)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention relates to a toy vehicle and toy vehicle game; and more particularly, to a toy vehicle game in which the toy vehicles are separately controlled by the players to enable them to turn out from one lane to the other and pass other vehicles on the track.
Racing car games of various types are continuously popular with children and even adults, but there has been an increasing demand for more realistic action in such games. Thus, for example, "slot car" type games have been provided with speed control systems which operate by varying current flow to the vehicles in the game. And, a number of such games also provide for crossing the vehicles from one side of the track to another, to simulate an actual changing of lanes. However, the vehicle is constrained in a fixed perdetermined and unvariable path, as shown for example in U.S. Pat. No. 3,453,970.
Since the play value of such previously proposed vehicle games is limited to the regulation of speed of travel, attempts have been made to provide toy vehicle games which enable an operator to control movement of the vehicles from one lane to the other without the constraint of a guide slot in the track. Such systems include for example the type shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,797,404, wherein solenoid actuated bumpers are used to physically push the vehicle from one lane to the other by selectively engaging the bumpers along the side walls of the track. It is believed that this type of system will not insure movement of the vehicle from one lane to the other, particularly at slow speeds, and the bumper movements for pushing the vehicle are not realistic.
Other attempts to provide for vehicle control for moving the vehicle from one lane to the other involve relatively complicated steering control mechanisms which respond to the switching on and off of current to the toy vehicle as supplied through contact strips in the track surface. Such systems are disclosed for example in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,774,340 and 3,873,286. However, in addition to the relative complexity of the steering arrangements, the vehicles will of course lose speed when the current supply is shut off, so that the vehicle will slow down and the realistic effect desired to be produced is affected.
Still other steering systems have been provided in toy vehicles wherein the vehicle's steering is controlled in response to a reversal of the polarity of the current flow to the electrical drive motor in the vehicle. Such systems are disclosed for example in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,453,970 and 3,813,812, which avoid the problem of stopping current flow completely to the motor so that there is little or no loss of speed, but their steering systems contain numerous moving parts which will wear and require constant attention. In U.S. Pat. No. 3,453,970 to Hansen, the electrical wires connecting the motor to the current collectors of the vehicle are used to aid in the steering operation and thus may well work loose during use of the vehicle. Another reversing polarity system is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,232,005 wherein the toy vehicle does not operate on a track and the steering control is not provided for switching lanes, but rather to provide an apparently random travel control for the vehicle.
Still another toy vehicle game which has been suggested to avoid the constraints of slot car type systems, is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,239,953 wherein a relatively complex steering control is provided which is responsive to the actuation of a solenoid mounted in the toy vehicle and is controlled remotely by the players.
It is an object of the present invention to overcome the limitations of previously proposed toy vehicle games wherein toy vehicles are permitted to turn out and move from one lane to the other without the restraint of a guide slot or the like.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a toy vehicle which is adapted to move along a guide track and change from one lane to the other, under the control of a player.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a toy vehicle having a relatively simple steering mechanism that is responsive to a change in the polarity of current flow to the electrical motor in the vehicle, to steer the vehicle into one or the other of the lanes of the track.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a toy vehicle having a relatively simple drive transmission system which drives the vehicle in a forward direction regardless of the polarity of current supplied to the electrical motor in the vehicle while including a simple steering arrangement that is responsive to current polarity changes.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a toy vehicle of the character described which is relatively simple in construction and durable in operation.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a steerable toy vehicle which is relatively simple and economical to manufacture.
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a toy vehicle is provided for use in a toy vehicle game, which vehicle includes a frame, a body mounted on the frame, a pair of steering wheels mounted on the frame for simultaneous steering movement between right and left steering positions and a pair of drive wheels. A reversible electric motor is also provided for selectively driving the wheels through a drive transmission which is constructed to drive the vehicle in the forward direction of movement thereof regardless of the polarity of current supplied to the motor.
A second transmission arrangement is operatively connected between the output shaft of the drive motor and the steering wheels to change the steering wheels from the steering position they occupy to their other steering position when the polarity of current to the motor, and thus its direction of rotation, is reversed.
The toy vehicles of the invention are preferably used on an endless track having laterally spaced side walls defining two laterally spaced vehicle lanes therebetween. When the vehicles are operated the vehicles will move along the track in engagement with and be guided along one of these side walls depending on the steering positions of the front wheels as determined by the polarity of current supplied to their motors; when the polarity of that current is changed the vehicle will switch lanes.
The power supply to the electrical motors of the vehicles is provided through electrical contact strips located in the lanes of the vehicle track. This power supply system is constructed to enable the operators to separately control the speed of the vehicles and also to separately reverse the polarity of current flow to the electrical motors of the vehicles, whereby the vehicles will change lanes.
The above, and other objects, features and advantages of this invention will be apparent in the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, which are to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a toy vehicle game constructed in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the toy vehicle adapted for use with the game of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of one of the toy vehicles illustrated in FIG. 1 showing its steering wheels in one of their steering positions;
FIG. 4 is a fragmentary top plan view, similar to FIG. 3, showing the steering wheels in their other steering position;
FIG. 5 is a partial exploded perspective view of the drive wheel transmission arrangement;
FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the toy vehicle of FIG. 2; and
FIG. 7 is a schematic electrical circuit diagram of the electrical control system used for the toy vehicle game of FIG. 1.
Referring now to the drawings in detail, and initially to FIG. 1 thereof, a toy vehicle game 10, constructed in accordance with the present invention, includes an endless plastic track 12 having a pair of laterally spaced upstanding side walls 14, 16 and a road bed or tread surface 18 extending therebetween. The road bed 18 has a width sufficient to define at least two vehicle lanes 20, 22 thereon along which a plurality of vehicles can be operated.
In the illustrative embodiment of the present invention the toy vehicle game includes operator controlled vehicles 24, 26 which are of substantial identical construction except for the arrangement of their current collectors as described hereinafter. Vehicles 24, 26 are separately controlled by the players through a control system 30 which enables the players to vary the magnitude of the current supplied to the rotary electric motors in the vehicles, thereby to vary the vehicles' speed. The controllers also enable the players to change the polarity of current supplied to the respective vehicle motors, whereby the vehicles can be switched by the players from one lane to the other.
Toy vehicle 24 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 2-6. As seen therein the vehicle includes a frame or chassis 32 of any convenient construction, and a removable plastic body or shell 34 which may be snap fit on frame 32 in any convenient manner. A pair of front steering wheels 36 are rotatably mounted on the frame for simultaneous steering movement between right and left hand steering positions, as described hereinafter, while the rear wheels 40 are mounted on a common shaft 42 which is rotatably mounted in frame 32 (See FIG. 3). Each of the drive wheels 40 is fixed on shaft 42 by a spline or the like or by a press fit or in any other convenient manner for rotation with the shaft.
The power for driving the toy vehicle is supplied from a D.C. electric motor 48 mounted on frame 32 in any convenient manner. The electric motor is of conventional D.C. construction and includes a rotary output member or shaft 50 connected to the rotor of the motor in the usual manner. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 2 the shaft 50 extends from opposite ends of the motor housing towards the front and rear wheels. The rear end 51 of the shaft, near the drive shaft 42, has a spur gear or output drive element 52 secured thereto. This output member is drivingly engaged with the transmission system 56 which is constructed to drive the rear drive wheels 40 in the forward direction of travel of the vehicle regardless of the direction of rotation of the output drive element (i.e. the direction of rotation of output shaft 50 of motor 48, due to the polarity of current supplied to the motor).
In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 2-6, transmission system 56 includes a pair of oppositely directed one way clutches 55 arranged such that when spur gear 52 rotates in one direction one of the clutches drives shaft 42 and when it rotates in the opposite direction the other clutch drives shaft 42, but in the same direction as the first clutch so that the vehicle is always driven forwardly. The clutches 55 are of identical construction and each includes a crown gear 57 (see FIG. 5) which is rotatably mounted on shaft 42 in engagement with spur gear 52. Crown gear 56 includes a polygonal sleeve 58 which is received in the complementary central opening 60 of the drive clutch element 62. The latter has a plurality of arcuate bent teeth 64 stamped therein which cooperate with ramp shaped cams 65 on the driven clutch member 66. The latter is press fit on or splined to shaft 42 and has a central recess 68 formed therein in which the free end 70 of sleeve 58 rotates. A spring 72 surrounds sleeve 58, between crown gear 57 and drive clutch element 62, to bias element 62 into engagement with clutch element 66. As mentioned the clutches 55 are of identical construction, but since they are oppositely facing they operate separately to drive shaft 42 depending upon the direction of rotation of spur gear 52. Thus when one operates the other will slip since its crown gear and clutch element 62 will be driven opposite to the driving direction of the clutch so that its clutch element 62 simply rides over the ramps of its clutch element 66. But, regardless of the direction of rotation of gear 52 shaft 42 and thus drive wheels 40 will always be driven in the forward direction.
It is noted that although a specific type of clutch and rear wheel drive has been described herein, other rear wheel drives could also be used in conjunction with the present invention, such as for example the rear wheel drives in Barlow U.S. Pat. No. 3,813,812 or in Hansen U.S. Pat. No. 3,453,970.
In order to steer the toy vehicle from one lane to another in response to polarity changes in current supplied to motor 48 a second transmission 80 is provided between the second end of shaft 50 near front steering wheels 36. This transmission operatively connects shaft 50 with wheels 36 to move the wheels between their left and right hand steering positions in FIGS. 3 and 4.
Steering wheels 36 each include wheel mounting brackets 82 that include horizontal axles 84 on which the wheels are rotatably mounted in any convenient manner and vertical pivot pins 86 pivotally mounted in frame 32 to permit the wheels to pivot in vertical planes to effect steering. Brackets 82 include integral crank arms 88 which are pivotally connected by a tie-rod 90 which controls simultaneous pivotal steering movement of brackets 82 and thus wheels 36. Movement of tie rod 90 is in turn controlled by transmission 80 which includes a pivot or steering arm 92 pivotally mounted on a post 94 in frame 32 for horizontal swinging movement between first and second positions. These positions may be defined or limited by stop posts or abutments 95 or the like formed in frame 32.
Steering arm 92 is loosely pivotally connected to tie rod 90 by an integral pin 96 or the like so that arcuate movement of arm 92 is transmitted through the tie rod to cranks 88 and wheels 36. Thus arcuate movement of arm 92 causes steering of wheels 36 with the extreme limit positions of arm 92 corresponding to the left and right hand steering positions of the wheels 36, as seen in FIGS. 3 and 4.
Movement of arm 92 is responsive to the rotation of shaft 50 on which a rotary drive element 98 is mounted. In the illustrative embodiment of the invention this drive element is simply a friction wheel which frictionally engages the upper surface 100 of arm 92. That surface is arcuately shaped, in plan. Preferably surface 100 is biased into frictional driven engagement with wheel 98 by a spring 102 surrounding the pivot post of the arm.
By this arrangement, when the friction wheel is driven in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 3 it drives arm 92 to one of its extreme positions thus positioning the steering wheels in one of their steering positions. Since movement of the arm 92 is blocked beyond this limited position the wheel 98 will simply slip on surface 100. Thus, in effect, wheel 98 and surface 100 act as a slip clutch or intermittent drive transmission.
When the current supplied to motor 48 is reversed, friction wheel 98 will be driven in the opposite direction, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 4. At the point of current, reversed arm 92 is free to move to its other position and is driven thus by the friction wheel until its limit position in FIG. 4 is reached, and wheel 98 begins to slip on surface 100. In this manner the steering wheels are turned to their other steering position causing the vehicle to switch lanes. The wheels stay in their steering positions as the vehicle moves in its lane and thus aid in holding the car against the guide rails of the track. This serves to keep the hereinafter described current collectors aligned with the current supply strips in the track.
It is noted that while the illustrative embodiment of the invention uses a slip drive and stops to limit movement of arm 92, other equivalent arrangements can be used. For example surface 100 could be formed with surface portions of different frictional characteristics at its middle and sides so that the arm cannot be driven by wheel 92 beyond the extremes of the rougher middle portions of the surface. Also, other mechanical equivalents of such friction drives for transmitting rotary movement of the shaft end to arm 92 to control steering in response to polarity changes will occur to those skilled in the art.
In the game illustrated in FIG. 1 when vehicle 24 is in the outside lane and power is supplied to rotate shaft 50 such that arm 92 is driven to put the steering wheels in their left hand steering position, the toy vehicle will be caused to move from the outer lane to the inner lane, as is shown in FIG. 1 occurring with the vehicle 24. When this occurs the front end of the vehicle will engage the inner wall 16 of the track and the continuance of the steering wheels in this steering position will cause the vehicle to move along wall 16 in the inner lane 20 of the track. Of course, if the vehicle is moving at a relatively high rate of speed as it goes about a curve in the track it may be propelled by centrifugal force into the outer lane. However, if the left hand steering position of the wheels is maintained, it will move inwardly again in the inner lane as previously described.
On the other hand, when the polarity of current supplied to the motor 48 is reversed friction wheel 98 will rotate in an opposite direction, driving arm 92 to its other extreme position and placing the steering wheels in their right hand steering position, causing the vehicle to move to the right. Thus, as illustrated in FIG. 1 by the vehicle 24 shown in dotted lines, when the vehicle is in the inner lane 20 of track 12 and the polarity of the current flow to the motor 48 is changed so that the steering wheels are placed in their right hand steering position the vehicle will move towards its right into outer lane 22. When the front end of the vehicle hits outer wall 14 it will continue to move along that outer wall in outer lane 22 until the polarity of current supplied to the motor 48 is again reversed. In this regard it is again noted that because of the arrangement of clutches 55 the vehicle will always be propelled in a forward direction regardless of the direction of rotation of the output element 42 of the motor.
In order to supply current to the toy vehicles the track surface 18 is provided with a plurality of electrical contact strips in each of the lanes 20, 22. In the illustrative embodiment of the invention each lane is provided with three contact strips A, B and C respectively. The strips are formed of an electrically conductive metallic material and are embedded in the track so that they are substantially flush with the surface of the track and present no obstacle to movement of the vehicles from one lane to the other. Current is supplied to these strips, as described hereinafter, and is collected by current collectors mounted on the frame 32 of the toy vehicles in predetermined locations.
The contact strips in each lane are paired with each other, i.e., the A strip in one lane is electrically connected to the A strip in the other lane, the B strips are connected to each other and the C strips are connected to each other. The C strips are connected to electrical ground and the A and B strips are provided to separately supply current and control polarity of the current to the respective vehicles so that two vehicles can operate in the same lane and still be separately controlled. For this reason the current collector and the vehicles are arranged to associate the respective vehicles with only one of the pairs of contact strips. For example, vehicle 24 will obtain current from strips B, while vehicle 26 will obtain current only from strips A.
As illustrated in FIG. 6 vehicle 24 is provided with two current collectors 111, 112 with the current collector 112 thereof positioned to contact ground strip C. Similarly vehicle 26 has current collectors 112, 114 mounted thereon with current collector 112 located in the same position as the corresponding collector of vehicle 24 for also contacting the ground strip C. These current collectors are mounted on the vehicle in any convenient manner known in the art, and are electrically connected in a known manner to motor 48 of their respective vehicles. Current collector 111 of vehicle 24 is mounted on the vehicle to engage contact strips B regardless of which lane the vehicle is in. As seen in FIG. 6 this current collector is located centrally of the vehicle frame. On the other hand (as shown in dotted lines in FIG. 6) the current collector 114 of vehicle 26 would be located off center from the center line of the vehicle body and in spaced relation to its associated current collector 112. This current collector is positioned to engage contact strips A regardless of the lane in which the vehicle is moving. Vehicle 26 of course would not have a central current collector 111. By this arrangement, each of the operators can separately control current supply and polarity to contact strips A, B to control a respective one of the vehicles 26, 24 regardless of the lane occupied by the vehicle.
The control system 30 for the toy vehicle game illustrated in FIG. 1, is shown schematically in FIG. 7. This control system includes respective controllers 124, 126 by which the players can control the vehicles 24, 26 respectively. Essentially the control system includes a plug 128 by which the system can be connected to an electrical AC power source, and it includes a transformer 130. Power is supplied from the transformer 130 through a halfwave rectifier 132 including two diodes connected as shown to separately supply current to the controllers 124, 126. Each controller is provided as a hand held unit and includes a variable resistor 134, operated as a trigger on the unit, as well as a single pole double throw switch 136. Current from controller 124 is supplied through its variable resistor 134 to the contact strips B and current from the controller 126 is supplied through its variable resistor to the contact strips A. The variable resistors may be of any convenient construction to permit the operators to vary the current supplied to their respective contact strips, and thus their respective vehicles, in order to vary the speed of the vehicles.
The polarity of the current supplied to the toy vehicles is separately and independently controlled by switches 136 so that the polarity of current supplied to motor 48 of the respective vehicles, as controlled by the respective controllers, will vary in accordance with the position in which the switches 136 are placed. By this arrangement each player, using his controller 126 or 124, can control the speed of his vehicle along the track 12 and he can also variably position his vehicle along the track simply by changing the polarity of current supplied to the vehicle. As described above the polarity of the current supplied to the motor of the respective toy vehicles will determine which of the two steering positions the wheels will occupy, and this will determine which lane the vehicle will be driven to and in.
As illustrated in FIG. 1, when it is desired to switch a vehicle from the outer lane to the inner lane, as shown with vehicle 24, the polarity of current supplied to the vehicle is selected to move the steering wheels to their left hand steering position, thereby moving the vehicle leftwardly into the inner lane. Likewise, when it is desired to move the vehicle outwardly the steering wheels are changed to their right hand steering position, by properly selecting the polarity of current supplied to the motor of the vehicle, so that the vehicle will move toward the right and into the outer lane. Thus the operators have complete control over both the speed of the vehicle and the lane in which the vehicle will move.
Accordingly it is seen that a relatively simply constructed toy vehicle game is provided in which players have complete independent control over the speed of operation of the toy vehicles, including the ability to cause the toy vehicles to shift independently from one lane to the other in order to pass each other. This is achieved without the complexities of multiple element steering systems or solenoid bumper and steering arrangements. Moreover, it is accomplished with a simple change in polarity of the current flow to the toy vehicle's motor and eliminates the attendant loss of speed which occurs with previously proposed structures wherein lane changes are provided as a result of shutting off of power to the vehicle motor.
Although illustrative embodiments of the present invention have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to that precise embodiment, but that various changes and modifications may be effected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of this invention.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|May 3, 1967
|Jul 8, 1969
|Charles A Elwell
|Steerable toy vehicle
|Jun 19, 1972
|Nov 27, 1973
|Marvin Glass & Associates
|System for operating miniature vehicles
|Jan 31, 1973
|Mar 19, 1974
|Marvin Glass & Associates
|System for operating miniature vehicles
|Jan 31, 1973
|Jun 4, 1974
|Marvin Glass & Associates
|System for operating miniature vehicles
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Sep 20, 1978
|Aug 26, 1980
|Ideal Toy Corporation
|Lane changing toy car with unidirectional clutch and positive steering
|Jun 22, 1979
|Nov 4, 1980
|Ideal Toy Corporation
|Differential gear drive
|Oct 5, 1978
|Nov 11, 1980
|Von Winckelmann Emil H
|Toy racing car
|Dec 26, 1978
|Feb 3, 1981
|Kirby James S
|Lane changing car
|Feb 2, 1978
|Mar 10, 1981
|Cheng Richard C M
|Model vehicle
|Jan 23, 1981
|Mar 29, 1983
|Aurora Products Canada Ltd.
|Multi-function toy vehicle
|Apr 13, 1987
|Jul 11, 1989
|Kurt Hesse
|Toy automobile for toy roadways
|Jan 25, 1991
|Aug 25, 1992
|Kyosho Corporation
|Toy racing set
|Jul 9, 1992
|Jun 14, 1994
|Ideal Loisirs
|Toy vehicle with steerable wheels
|Jan 31, 1994
|Sep 26, 1995
|Faulk; John S.
|Competitive, multi-lane vehicle racetrack
|Feb 5, 2001
|Apr 22, 2003
|Mattel, Inc.
|Toy vehicle with rotating front end
|Feb 28, 2003
|Feb 17, 2004
|The Obb, Llc
|Toy vehicle
|Jul 16, 2003
|Aug 15, 2006
|Stadlbauer Spiel-Und Freizeitartikel Gmbh
|Toy vehicle for guided motor-racing circuits
|Apr 3, 2014
|Dec 20, 2016
|Artin International Limited
|Toy slot car with protective cover for conductive elements
|Feb 2, 2004
|Nov 11, 2004
|Kislevitz Androc L.
|Pivotable handheld remote control device
|Apr 3, 2014
|May 12, 2016
|Artin International Limited
|Toy Slot Car with Protective Cover for Conductive Elements
|Jul 9, 1992
|Feb 18, 1993
|Ideal Loisirs
|Toy vehicle having steerable wheels
|Jul 16, 2003
|Feb 26, 2004
|Stadlbauer Spiel- Und Freizeitartikel Gmbh
|Toy vehicle for guided motor-racing circuits
|U.S. Classification
|446/444, 463/63, 104/304, 446/454
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Mar 24, 1993
Owner name: IDEAL LOISIRS, FRANCE
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:IDEAL TOY CORPORATION;REEL/FRAME:006472/0258
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This is the unspoken (by most) truth of the Bush Doctrine as applied to the WOT. Iraq has always been meant to be the lauching pad, if needed, against Iran and possibly other Mid-east tyrannies. How anyone can not see the obviousness of the strategy is always a mystery to me. (The Mid-eastern countries see it well enough).
And many dont want to realize that Saddam was our proxy and many nations proxy when he fought and killed millions of Iranians. Not pretty. But those are the facts. We have not been sitting back and watching Iran do what it wanted for years. We were doing the best we could logisitically until Saddam morphed into a nutty tyrant. His mental breakdown was probably based in part on his failure to beat Iran. Deans mental breakdown is also probably based in part on the dimwits failure to beat the republicans.
Yup...That's the way i've always seen it. The sole reason for being there actually.

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Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PRTK) Trading Down 0.9%
Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:PRTK)'s share price was down 0.9% during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $13.08 and last traded at $13.29, with a volume of 109,648 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $13.41.
Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Paratek Pharmaceuticals in a report on Wednesday, May 4th. Ladenburg Thalmann raised their target price on Paratek Pharmaceuticals from $46.00 to $52.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, June 17th. HC Wainwright raised their target price on Paratek Pharmaceuticals from $31.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, June 17th. Leerink Swann reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $35.00 target price on shares of Paratek Pharmaceuticals in a report on Sunday, May 15th. Finally, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Paratek Pharmaceuticals from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $18.00 target price on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the stock. The company presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $35.67.
The stock has a 50 day moving average of $15.01 and a 200-day moving average of $15.12. The firm's market cap is $235.76 million.
Paratek Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PRTK) last issued its earnings results on Monday, May 2nd. The specialty pharmaceutical company reported ($1.77) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.25) by $0.52.
In other news, CEO Michael Bigham bought 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $13.45 per share, for a total transaction of $269,000.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer now directly owns 100,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,345,000. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, major shareholder Fund Iv L.P. Omega bought 461,538 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, June 27th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $13.00 per share, for a total transaction of $5,999,994.00. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here.
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Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc (Paratek), formerly Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of antibacterial therapeutics based upon tetracycline chemistry. Paratek's antibacterial product candidates are omadacycline and sarecycline. Omadacycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic for use as an empiric monotherapy for community-acquired bacterial infections, such as acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI), community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) and urinary tract infections (UTI).
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The Power of Money.
It was a record. The money spent in the presidential election far exceeded anything spent before. Some Super Pacs were spending a million dollars a week on advertising. The losing party was shocked that it lost. It may have had the largest donors.
Yet, the power structures didn't change. Same president, same Congress, same Senate as far as control. Critics of campaign spending were quick to say that all of that money changed nothing.
What power does money have?
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San Lorenzo, the other foggy city
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So..... I've done more alterations to San Lorenzo. I just felt like the city wasn't..... Western enough. San Lorenzo is a west-coast city, but I've always designed it like it was an Industrial East-coast port. Well, I have to balance it out. A lot of inspiration for the city comes from San Francisco, even though New Loretians don't like Californians.
The big modern structure at the top of the picture below is the Naval Museum. I also moved the arena and in it's place put a lovely little park, since I realized the central part of San Lorenzo did not have a park!!
Like San Francisco, San Lorenzo encounters heavy fog in the sky, caused by the lateral transfer of temperature by wind blowing over cooler water. (Yes, I copied that part from Wikipedia ). This type of fog occurs in coastal Mediterranean climates like that in California and New Loreto. It usually happens either early in the morning or later in the evening.
And now, just a bunch of random pics!
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Let's Do the Time Lord Again: 50 Best 'Doctor Who' Moments
As the new doctor hits American screens, travel back through the highlights of this classic British sci-fi show
34. The Tenth Doctor Departs
From: "The End of Time"
Premiere: December 25, 2009
John Simms returns as the Master and, in a visionary bit of head-buggery worthy of an Aphex Twin album cover, turns everyone into himself – with the goal of using his usurped power to bring the Time War-destroyed Gallifrey back to life. Timothy Dalton is brilliantly pompous as Time Lord founder Rassilon, and Bernard Cribbins, as everybloke Wilfred Mott, makes a wonderful companion to David Tennant's Tenth Doctor. Mortally wounded in the second of two episodes, Tennant practically begs to be spared. Then, wham! Onward to Matt Smith with a hearty "Geronimo!"


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A fragmentMay. 21st, 2016 03:08 pm
[Found in a bundle of loose papers apparently gathered together at random, in various hands, including household receipts, texts from the Bible, notes on household matters, stuffed into a box. The page has a ragged edge as if torn from a notebook, and indeed, upon finding the place in the relevant volume of Lady B-'s memoirs it can be seen that a page has been torn out just before the entry that begins with the same two paragraphs. This page is crumpled, the text struck through with a large cross made so very firmly that the pen dug into the paper and went right through in two places.]
Sure sometimes I feel a little desolate, for being a widow that must observe the usages of Society is almost the condition of some Turkish lady immur'd in a seraglio, lacking that companionship that I daresay fellow-wives discover with one another. I am seeing a certain amount of female society, with my callers, but I have been accustom'd to more society of gentlemen than I at present enjoy.
For one that has been accustom'd to be a votaress of Venus 'tis indeed somewhat trying: I miss my dear F-s extreme fierce, and did I have the choice they would be the companions I should chuse over all others, but sure a tumble with Biffle or the dear Admiral or some other favourite would be most agreeable.
Sure 'tis entirely for this reason – sure 'tis entirely foolish – no, indeed, silly C-, 'tis naught but that – quite entire a passing fancy – o, you are repay'd for your laughter over the matter he open'd to you –
Are his looks not universally admir'd? why should you suppose that you alone can remain unmov'd? has he not demonstrat'd the finest friendship towards you these many months?
Sure 'tis merely that you lye alone a good deal more than you have been wont.
Lye alone, wakefull, tossing in your solitary bed…
Did you disclose the matter, do you not confide that he would discover some philosophickal justification?
O, I will not be f---t as a matter of philosophy!
I put my hands to my face. Sure I am in the grip of furor uterinus, for I could have ravisht him upon the sopha will-he nill-he.
'Tis quite entire madness and I should be confin'd in a straitjacket.
At the end of this crossed-out passage, one sentence that reads 'A sudden feverish delirium or frenzie that passt just as sudden'.
[Among these loose papers there is a very rough draft, with many crossings-out and emendations, in Lady B-'s handwriting, that suggests an attempt to use this episode as the basis for a horrid tale. If this was completed, it does not seem to have ever been published, though tracking down her shorter pieces is a complex and arduous task.]


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June 2002
Paul Verhoeven's Soldaat van Oranje (aka: Soldier Of Orange), the religious excesses of his Flesh + Blood (1985) not withstanding, is probably the closest the director has come to an epic. At the equivalent of $2.5 million, it was the most expensive Dutch feature film made at that time. It was also the film which brought him to the attention of Hollywood, exemplified by Spielberg's call to him after seeing the film: "What are you doing in Holland? Come to the USA, things are better there!"
During his childhood in The Hague, Verhoeven had been witness to the activities of the occupying Nazis, which made a great impression on him. He remembers vividly his father hiding in a cellar and seeing dead bodies in the street, for example. As one biographer has noted, Soldier Of Orange "was a theme he could taste, feel, and breathe," a film shot with of honesty and verisimilitude, if perhaps less of the director's characteristic excess, though still with distinctive vision and style. There are some familiar faces in the large cast: Jeroen Krabbé (as Guus Le Jeune) who took the lead in De Vierde Man (aka: The Fourth Man) is a key protagonist, and the svelte and good-looking Rutger Hauer, as the central character Erik Lanshof. The blond Hauer, who had until now been utilised by Verhoeven as a working class hero in such films as Turks Fruit (aka: Turkish Delight, 1973), and afterwards in Spetters (1980) is here transformed into a prosperous war hero, modelled on Erik Roelfzema, the author of the original dramatic memoir. Much of the fraught virility usually associated with Hauer is suppressed here, although it briefly reappears during his dalliance with Susan (Susan Penhaligon).
That Erik/Hauer is the focus of the film is suggested by his first appearance, although the episodic nature of much that follows in the narrative sometimes sidelines his significance. He is inserted, Zelig-like into opening newsreel footage, the 'single aide' at the postwar return of Queen Wilhemina. Like so many of his Dutch contemporaries, Erik is comfortably well off, a man to whom (if only at first) the conflict seems just another grand adventure. Previously the middle class had been presented in Verhoeven's work as exploiters (as in Keetje Keeple, 1975) or as sexually ludicrous in Wat Zen Ik? (aka: Business Is Business, 1971). Such boisterous social irony is, in the present film, conspicuous by its absence as if the contemplation of war forced a different responsibility upon the filmmakers. Erik and his class of 1939-40 may sometimes be made effete, never risible.
Made at a time when Netherlanders were starting to face the realities of their wartime existence, unpleasant facts about home collaboration and acquiescence to occupation, Verhoeven's film confronts these issues with a tale of student friends torn apart by war, having to face moral dilemmas and choices. Soldier Of Orange, complete with its stirring title music, is a title with a singular subject, implying a monolithic view of an individual at war. But the film actually focuses on a plurality of men, an ensemble of half a dozen privileged students, each of them responding to the conflict in a different way. Although Erik is the nominal hero, his actions are often ineffectual and have dubious results. His counterweight is Alex (Derek de Lint). Having served in the Dutch army, he sees his mother interned and decides to join the Waffen SS. The two meet only twice after: at a parade, where the Dutch civilians give flowers to the Germans, and at a dance where the two tango face to face, with obvious connotations of identity and mutual resemblance. Of the other friends, Robby (Eddie Habbema) betrays his colleagues to save his girlfriend, while another stays out of it entirely - one of only two surviving out of the initial group picture.
Soldier Of Orange begins, aptly enough, with an initiation ceremony. Cowed, humiliated, then celebratory, Erik and the others have to undergo rituals to be accepted into the student body. Of course the mocking cruelties they undergo echo the Nazi repression of later on: the fear, the anal torture and the firing squads. More immediately the process confirms for us the circle of friends, frozen in a group photograph, set to be tested further - what begins as a student's club ends as a man's struggle. This opening initiation is the coming conflict in microcosm. Soon it will be the flames of war, rather than the soup comically poured over Erik's head, that offer a definitive rite of passage.
Verhoeven manages some exciting set pieces during the course of the film: the bombing attack on the barracks, the beach shootings scene, the initiation and the aborted seaplane rescue being standouts. There are also some quieter, poetic moments, such as the overhead and point-of-view shots of Jean's white shirted execution in the dunes. (A striking scene which makes one regret Verhoeven's recent descent into the special effects laden un-subtlety of the Hollow Man.) The episodic nature of the narrative is both a blessing and a curse: while the number of characters and subplots makes it possible to examine a society from a range of viewpoints, the lack of a single, strong momentum leads to occasional slacking of tension.
The abiding impression gained at the end of this long (167 minutes) film is that nothing in this war has been black and white, and Verhoeven has faithfully suggested the historical revisionism of the time. Out of these moral uncertainties, he has crafted an exciting and engrossing work, one that he now considers his best Dutch project. Although the ambiguities helped make Soldier of Orange's initial critical reception lukewarm, it was exceptionally well received by the Dutch public. Interestingly, for overseas release the film was renamed Survival Run - a change that suggests a work much less of a complex national portrait than it actually is.
DVD extras include a trailer for the original release and that for Survival Run, subtitles, profiles and an introduction.


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National Grid natural-gas pipeline opponents persuaded the school committee last Wednesday night to send a representative to the public comment hearing set for June 26 when the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board considers a proposed Service Road gas-main layout.
National Grid natural-gas pipeline opponents persuaded the school committee last Wednesday night to send a representative to the public comment hearing set for June 26 when the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board considers a proposed Service Road gas-main layout.
The board was reluctant to weigh in on the controversial pipeline layout issue as it extends to student safety. The ensuing discussion contained an edgy tone.
Member Bob Catalini said he did not understand the utility-project's approval process, and board chairman Andrea Killion said the committee could only set student policy directly related to the school and have it implemented by the superintendent's office.
Killion said the board could not demand that the EFSB take student safety into consideration for pipeline location purposes.
Member Nancy Crossman pressed the student safety issue. And member Marie Kangas said that after student safety in such matters, nothing rises to second place.
Killion, however, remained reticent. She said she checked with the board's legal counsel about how to handle the matter of discussing student safety matters at the EFSB hearing, which will be conducted the same evening - at Sandwich High School - as the next committee meeting.
Killion said it was her duty to chair the board meeting, not attend the EFSB hearing. She said the pipeline location is not a student safety policy issue.
Crossman said student safety nonetheless is a paramount issue given the proposed pipeline's location.
"At least send a representative to the hearing to speak on behalf of Sandwich and the schools; to advocate for student safety and not have the pipeline along the Service Road," Crossman told Killion.
Killion, however, was just as adamant. She said the school board "is not privy to all the information" about the National Grid proposal. "We've only heard about it from the abutters. We don't know the process," Killion said.
Kangas took issue. "If we're not concerned about student safety, then there is a problem," she said. "We don't need to know about the back-door (approval) process."
Board member Travis Andrade was next. A U.S. Army Reserve captain, Andrade said risk must be considered in any project or mission; and that it must be mitigated, if possible.
Andrade said he entered Wednesday night's meeting "skeptical" that the pipeline layout issue was within the school board's purview. But he said that upon reconsideration, the pipeline issue "bears consideration" among the entire community. "This is something of concern to everybody," he said.
Andrade said a gas pipeline catastrophe would be unlikely, but should one evolve it would be severe.
Andrade agreed to address EFSB members and discuss student safety impacts. He said he would prepare his remarks and send them first to all school board members for review.
The committee unanimously agreed this was the route to take. It is likely his sentiment will oppose the pipeline location.
Secondary route
Member Susan Sundermeyer, seeking to reassure parents of students, said the public should understand that the school system has a secondary evacuation route for kids; not involving the Service Road.
Superintendent C. Richard Canfield agreed with that assessment. He said there is a different evacuation route and another shelter, other than Corpus Christi Parish off Quaker MeetingHouse Road.


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We had a great stay at the villa. The apartment was large, stylish and mostly comfortable. The bathroom and shower were lovely too. The bed was wonderfully large but far too hard for our liking. But, I suppose its a matter of preference. The wifi didn't work for four of the seven days we stayed, and we were told it was because a storm had brought down the telephone lines. Others may get better luck. The location is great if you want peace and quiet. It's a kilometer from the main strip, up a gentle hill. This was no problem at all because we rented scooters from the property manager Manoch, for only 250 baht a day!Alun2015-08-10T00:00:00Z
Great stay at white villa! The house managers are very helpful and kind, especially you have any specific questions. Though it is a little far away from the hub city, you can still reach any places within 50 minutes rides. Hope to stay here once again!程2017-05-01T00:00:00Z
We had the best time in a White Pool Villa apartment. The location is really good, because it's quiet and you can enjoy evenings in silence, listening to the wind instead of listening to the traffic. However, if you rent a motorcycle, you are in a the center of Rawai in a few minutes. There are a lot of restaurants and shops if you need anything. Apartment holds a nice kitchen with a refrigerator and a water heater which is a great advance if you want to have your coffee in the morning on a terrace by the pool. White Pool Villa has a nice pool for its guests and a wonderful garden all around, with all kind of Thai palm trees, herbs etc., it is really SO BEAUTIFUL! I should also mention the Wi-fi which is free of charge and very fast. And all praise also to the house manager and a house handyman - they were both so kind and helpful. I highly recommend White Pool Villa for whoever is staying in Rawai, Thailand. We will definitely go back there again!Crt2015-12-02T00:00:00Z
Great hideaway and the place is looking as great as in the pics. The taxi driver sent by Zokson was an extremely polite and kind gentleman, which meant a great start and end to our trip. The communication was Zokson was sufficient, no issues.András2016-07-14T00:00:00Z
Fühlten uns gleich willkommen - alles hat geklappt. Lage ist super, jedoch ein Mofa zu mieten empfiehlt sich. Preis für die Leistung jedoch eher am oberen Limit.Marc2016-02-12T00:00:00Z
very nice host, very nice memory! Thank u for your aloe(^_^)雪婷2016-05-09T00:00:00Z
Staying at the White Villa was a lovely experience. It was clean and everyone was helpful and friendly. The pool was exceptional and was cleaned regularly. We would recommend renting a scooter as it is a little off the beaten path (but not too far). There are some very nice beaches near the villa and lots of great places to eat. We would certainly stay here again and will recommend it to our friends who also travel frequently.Jennifer2015-07-27T00:00:00Z
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Phuket, Thailand, Rawai, Phuket, Tailândia
He was there whenever we needed anything and was very helpful. He made sure to stay in contact with us throughout our stay. The neighborhood was very cute and safe.Logan2016-09-30T00:00:00Z
Fantastic place, fabulous location, incredible views! I could go on and on! We stayed for 4 days and every day I was amazed by our fabulous view. The home was a great size for two and can accommodate for more. Gabriel was really quick with any questions we had and his recommendations were superb! Highly recommend this house if you're staying in Cape Town, you will not be dissapointed!!!Anjana2017-07-10T00:00:00Z
Gabriel was an nice and friendly guy and his welcome was perfekt The apartment is amazing and have spectacular views over Capetown and table mountainMichael2016-10-25T00:00:00Z
Gabriel was a great host! He greeted us on arrival and made everything easy. The house is exactly as pictured and described. The view and location are amazing. We loved walking to a couple of the neighborhood breakfast places.Elizabeth2016-11-13T00:00:00Z
Amazing viewMaren2017-02-23T00:00:00Z
The Penthouse was wonderful. Nice view and nice wirlpool on the top. 10 min by car to the City Center. We really enjoyed our stay. Gabriel was very helpful. When we have contact him, he answered immediately. We can really recommend this Penthouse.Elisa2016-01-25T00:00:00Z
Amazing view !Sebastian2017-07-21T00:00:00Z
Great apartment with stunning views. Good value, very easy to reach central locations by public transport. Nice area with nearby shops.Catty2017-01-12T00:00:00Z
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Cidade do Cabo, Western Cape, África do Sul
Uma excelente cobertura com uma vista incrível da Table Mountain. Exatamente como nas fotos. Apesar de ser um pouco mais caro que outras opções, a relação custo benefício definitivamente é vantajosa.Vitor2017-04-14T00:00:00Z
Second visit to the appartment and just as good .. lovely place to relax in your own private space. Also easy to get to all parts of Cape Town. Will definitely be backMark2017-08-06T00:00:00Z
The apartment was spacious, and the views incredible. It's located in a hipster part of town, with fantastic cafe's, restaurants, and a cool bookstore steps away. Mike is a friendly guy, a gracious host, and I felt very much at home. It was my first time to Cape Town, and he helped arrange rides to/from airport, and provided great suggestions for the neighborhood. If this apartment is available, book it!Trish2016-04-22T00:00:00Z
Amazing! Le rêve intégral : vue imprenable à 180 degrés sur Capetown, Table Mountain et the Lion's head. Appartement très confortable avec terrasse, au dernier étage de l'immeuble. Délicate attention de nos hôtes nous accueillant avec une bonne bouteille de vin. Vous serez aussi impressionné par les 7 étages de parking ! Bref un séjour parfait à recommander.Aurelie2016-05-23T00:00:00Z
We loved our stay at Mike and Sol's place! It was a beautiful apartment with an unbelievable view! The view alone was worth every penny. Mike and Sol were great hosts, helping to connect us with an airport transfer and also being available to help with things whenever we needed. The Internet was struggling our first morning and they worked to fix it promptly! Having this apartment as our home base as we explored Cape Town and the rest of the peninsula was the best!! I would highly recommend both the apartment and Mike and Sol to anyone!Elizabeth 2016-06-13T00:00:00Z
Sol and Mike were extremely welcoming and friendly hosts, offering to help us with questions about the apartment and the city. Their tips on places to go were spot on for us! The apartment was in excellent shape and the views absolutely stunning. We would recommend this place for singles and couples looking for a studio with feeling and good location.Erno2016-02-02T00:00:00Z
Location, cleanliness and comfort are just perfect. Highly recommendable!Uli2015-11-08T00:00:00Z
The flat was exactly as advertised, with breathtaking view of Table Mountain and Lion's Head. Sol was great - my luggage got lost, and he and Mike facilitated it being placed in my flat while I was out sightseeing the next day. The only potential downsides: the neighborhood is going through a gentrification process (so not completely on the up and up, but that is also a good thing) and parking was a challenge, but admittedly, I never relayed that information to my hosts. Overall, I greatly enjoyed my stay!Amy2014-07-24T00:00:00Z
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Cidade do Cabo, Western Cape, África do Sul
Donna's apartment is in the most perfect location. Easy walk to great cafes, shows, transport and much more. Her communication was prompt and accurate and along with this she is a wealth of information! Her 'little black book' was full of great recommendations. Perfect stay. Perfect host.Nicole 2016-09-24T00:00:00Z
Donna was an excellent host. From the moment we booked her communication was excellent. Her apartment has everything you need and LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. The extra little treats she leaves for you adds something special. Her back garden tour goes above and beyond. All and all an excellent stay and I would definitely recommend and stay there in the future.Brendan2016-01-25T00:00:00Z
This Melbourne apartment is the perfect location! Very central and close to shopping, restaurants, and local transportation. Donna met us at the apartment and walked us through how everything worked in the apartment and even took us on a short tour around the area and pointed out some great restaurants nearby and even some museums to check out. This apartment is within 5 minutes (walking) of most everything you want to see, and 15 minutes away (walking) from everything else. Even though it is in the heart of the city, it is surprisingly quiet at night. Donna left us chocolates, fruit and some breakfast items and tram cards to make our stay even better. We loved staying in this apartment and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay while visiting Melbourne. We hope to come back soon!Allison2015-01-11T00:00:00Z
Donna was fantastic! She took us on a short tour of the surrounding cafe's and lane ways on arrival. The apartment was gorgeous, and the location was perfect. We had such an incredible view of Town Hall too. The little touches - from the breakfast foods left for us, to the Easter eggs on our pillow, made our stay even better. Thanks so much for having us Donna, we'll be back! Lyndal & LukeLyndal2015-03-30T00:00:00Z
Donna's apartment has been our best airbnb experience! It is located right smack in the middle of swanston street with so much food! Free tram stop within 1 min walk too! Donna's apartment is so fully stocked with daily necessities all of which are of quality! There is also a mobile heater which we pushed to the toilet to keep it warm and toasty during baths too. Overall, we love it and would like to come and stay here again if we come to melbourne next time.Albert2015-07-06T00:00:00Z
What a pleasant stay in the heart of CBD! So convenient and close to everything I need to see and do. From the minute I arrived, Donna was ready and greeted me at her apartment. She gave me a mini tour around her block to show me all the best places to eat and a cute hidden bar in the back laneways. Her place was really clean and everything I needed for my short stay was easily accessible or available. She had the pantry stocked with snacks and juices in the fridge. The laundry worked well for me to do a quick wash and hang dry overnight. Didn't have the chance to cook or watch TV since I didn't want to spend a moment without exploring the city! Would be happy to stay again if I am in Melbourne in the future!Susan2015-03-07T00:00:00Z
Lovely welcome, to a beautiful warm apartment. Fantastic coffee and dinner recommendations. Thankyou DonnaJudith2015-08-11T00:00:00Z
My friend and I were staying in Melbs for a night before our flight back to the states. We literally booked Donna's apt a week before. She was in great communication with directions from the airport. Her apt was absolute bliss and we wish we could've stayed longer. It was also the first time a host has showed us around the local hood if secret/recommended places. You can't beat the location, with a zillion places to eat and hang out. We loved the view and the NYC charm of the apt.Katie2015-03-11T00:00:00Z
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Melbourne, Victoria, Austrália
Great place!!! Definitely worth a visit!!!Anne2017-10-01T00:00:00Z
Fantastic location that is very handy to everything - looks just like it does in the pictures!Anita2017-04-17T00:00:00Z
Great Location, very secure apartment and great views of Melbourne city!Paula2017-05-06T00:00:00Z
Great view!Lee2017-06-25T00:00:00Z
Very clean and spacious apartment in a great location with great views of the city in each room and the balcony. The apartment has a nice ambiance.Michael2017-06-14T00:00:00Z
It's a great place that even makes our trip better. The location of the apartment is inside of the CBD. Public transportation is about five minutes walking and close to the free tram zone. Lena is a really nice host. Easy to chat with :) and the place just as the pics shows that full of plants and decorations. It's a lively, safe, quite and a beautiful place with awesome city view! I would recommend you to choose Lena's place as your home during your travel :)Yishu2017-02-14T00:00:00Z
提供车位,很方便出行。 高楼层,晚上在房间的落地窗俯视墨尔本夜景很壮观。Arturo2017-07-11T00:00:00Z
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Melbourne, Victoria, Austrália
Very good location and nice place to stay.Sonia2017-04-25T00:00:00Z
Lovely clean apartment and great furnishings :) highly recommendKim2017-02-24T00:00:00Z
Great apartment in a great location. We went to Winter Night Market so was absolutely perfect. Everything you need for a visit to the city.Lisa2017-07-06T00:00:00Z
It was a nice stay in this place. I will definitely go back hereVashti2017-06-28T00:00:00Z
Lovley apartment, very nice furnishings and very comfy double bed. Not huge but I think this is fairly standard in Melbourne. Great stay, great location, thanks Nina!James2017-08-05T00:00:00Z
My staff stayed here and said it was excellent value for money - although they couldn't find anywhere to park their car nearby. Nina was most helpful and gave very clear check-in instructions. We'd stay again.Dannielle2017-05-25T00:00:00Z
Nice place to stay. Good communication from hostJacinto2017-05-23T00:00:00Z
Place is lovely and very clean. Location is also top notch. Love the view and the ambience. Thanks!Jen2017-03-03T00:00:00Z
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Melbourne, Victoria, Austrália
O apartamento é exatamente como na descrição no coração d Melbourne ... Limpo... Funcional..tdo funcionando ... Recomendo fortemente!!! The apartment os exactly as described in the CBD heart... Clear...Funcional... Everything Very good... Stromgly recomendei...EMERSON2017-03-10T00:00:00Z
This apartment is as wonderful as the pictures suggest! Communication was easy and stress free. I would stay here again without hesitation.Sophie2017-05-02T00:00:00Z
Beautiful home, beautiful hosts. One of a kind apartmentSamara 2017-06-24T00:00:00Z
it's a wonderful whimsical world, so much fun, so central and accessible to all the bars restaurants and laneways, and yet still very quiet and private in the apartment. Highly recommend itVicki2017-05-25T00:00:00Z
Fantastic, we loved it.Peter and Heather 2017-08-27T00:00:00Z
Great location, immaculate appartment with nice little extras like breakfast included.Tessa2017-08-09T00:00:00Z
Best place we have ever stayed! So much fun and very comfortable. We will definitely be backDayna2017-07-13T00:00:00Z
Amazing place! I truly felt transported sleeping under the clouds and meditating in the pod chair hanging in a beautiful indoor forest. Not only is the appartment magnificent, the comms fantastic (quick and very clear) and a beautiful attention to detail (the towels and a pack of ores were tied up with bows!) but the location is excellent - central CBD with trams below and no city noise. I can't recommend this place more... If its free stay here! I just loved it. You will too.Jessica2017-09-22T00:00:00Z
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Melbourne, Victoria, Austrália
This is a beautiful, well-lit flat in a perfect location - fifteen minute walk to the city, minutes to Fitzroy and Collingwood bars and cafes. Everything we needed we had. We loved staying here.Sean2014-11-21T00:00:00Z
This was the second time that we have stayed in this apartment and we had a great experience once again. The clean and cozy apartment is in the heart of Fitroy and everything is just a short stroll or tram ride away. We felt like locals in no time. Highly recommended.Rhys2014-11-24T00:00:00Z
We loved staying at this beautiful little apartment in Fitzroy! The place is spills over with morning and afternoon light and is full of character and personal touches: from the vibrant hanging plants to the butcher block countertop, this place could not have been laid out with more care and a better eye for detail. It was well stocked and well curated, with all the comforts of home, and just the right size for the two of us. We found a very thorough welcome packet when we arrived, including places to see and eat in the area. The apartment's right in the heart of Fitzroy, very well placed in an area that's a joy to walk around. We never ran out of great coffee houses and cute shops to visit! This apartment was even more beautiful than the pictures make it seem, and we would stay here again in a heartbeat.Kate2015-04-13T00:00:00Z
We didn't have a chance to meet our hosts, but the place was very cute and so convenient! Gorgeous cafes right outside and we loved the guide to cafes and restaurants that our hosts had put together. A great place to stay if you want to be in the middle of funky Fitzroy.Jo2015-07-09T00:00:00Z
Our stay at Has & Kate's place was really lovely. The apartment interior is hip and comfortable, with huge windows and lots of natural light. I loved their design aesthetic, very cool local art and modern furniture. It is very much a city apartment, with some quirks, interesting design details, and a super cozy interior. The location of this apartment is pretty ideal. Just a block from the tram so getting around the city is easy, and literally steps away from some of the best brunch spots in town. I couldn't have asked for better. We really appreciated Kate's map of local favorites, and had a fun time exploring the neighborhood. A great experience. Top recommendations!Angela2013-10-24T00:00:00Z
I recently spent 4 nights in the Bright apartment in vibrant Fitzroy and really enjoyed my stay. The apartment is cheery with lots of northerly sunshine. The bed was super comfy, and the whole apartment was clean and welcoming. Kate was easy to deal with, and the location is fantastic if you like good food and the chance to browse in some interesting shops. Some great books on the shelf too, but who has time to read when you are away and with so much to explore!Jane2014-04-15T00:00:00Z
The apartment had everything we needed and was in the perfect spot! Right around the corner from almost everywhere we wanted to go! Thanks :)Carlee2015-08-22T00:00:00Z
We loved it here! Such a beautiful apartment close to the city, tram and the cool Gertrude/smith and Brunswick streets. So many great places to eat and shop (smart Alec hatters is my new favourite hat shop). Apartment is exactly how it looks in the pics. Just gorgeous!Ryan2014-10-22T00:00:00Z
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Fitzroy, Victoria, Austrália
Charlee's apartment was the perfect place to stay. Restaurants, bars, shops, trams at your doorstop to take you anywhere you want to go - really couldn't ask for much more. Super cozy, had everything you could need inside (little heater was great for QLDers not used to the cold!) Very cool interiors - Charlee definitely has a great eye for interiors and ear for awesome music. Thanks so much for being the hostess with the mostest. Mel & AngusMel2017-06-25T00:00:00Z
Great place to stay in the centre of Melbourne. Felt a little strange staying in uni accommodation not being advertised and bed Linen and towels had hair from previous guests- would recommend to ensure cleanliness. Great communication and was extremely generous and helpful with check in.Claudia2017-07-12T00:00:00Z
I had a great stay here, everything was as shown in the pictures and was really easy to find. Would definitely recommend staying hereJames2017-03-18T00:00:00Z
Charlee's airbnb was fantastic and in a perfect central location. The check-in process was incredibly easy and the communication was really great. The apartment was super clean and had everything we needed plus more. We will be staying here again if we visit Melbourne another time.Lily2017-07-27T00:00:00Z
Charlee was an excellent host! I was running behind on both my arrival and departure to Melbourne and both times she was super flexible and non fuss about it. Great little flat in a super central location. Bright, airy and clean. Would definitely return!Hannah 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z
If you're looking for a great launch pad in Melbourne CBD - this is the spot for you! Charles's place is cozy and has everything you need for your Melbourne stay. We loved the location, the views and the comfy bed!Zoe2017-05-13T00:00:00Z
Charlee's place is a great little find with the most gorgeous view overlooking the State Library. The attention to detail is great with lots of little extras thrown in. A wonderful location. We would definitely stay again & have no hesitation in recommending to friends.Suzie2017-06-06T00:00:00Z
This place is located in Melbourne central. It's very very very conveniently located. There are a bank, many restaurants and Coles. And the best important things is that apartment is so beautiful. What a fantastic. I love this apartment. I really hope everyone stay here if they travel to Mel. And if I go to melbourne again, I must stay Charlee's house.소담2017-08-23T00:00:00Z
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Melbourne, Victoria, Austrália
Great place, would recommend! Exactly as it is shown! FantasticRoss2017-05-24T00:00:00Z
Awesome place with awesome view. Kenneth's place was so cozy and complete for two Muslim sisters. Will definitely come back if time permits. Thanks once again Kenneth.Aisyah2017-09-10T00:00:00Z
Super clean, comfortable, awesome view, great place!! I highly recommend itRay2017-09-30T00:00:00Z
This Airbnb is an absolute gem. All the little things you could want are thought of down to providing cereal and milk for your stay. Set in a quiet central part of the city with great views. Highly recommend!Anna 2017-08-26T00:00:00Z
Kenneth's place is simply lovely! So much attention to detail. Check-in was really easy and Kenneth responded promptly to all my queries. The place has floor to ceiling windows and great views across the city. The tram is easily accessible and it's right next to the Queen Vic Market. Three of us had a really comfortable stay here.Jo-Ann2017-07-29T00:00:00Z
Kenneth's apartment was clean, had a beautiful view of the city, was in walking distance to everything important e.g. Shopping (Melbourne central and Bourke street mall). All amenities were covered! Very happy with our stay.Lauren2017-06-05T00:00:00Z
Thank you Kenneth for having us! Was just what we needed for our 3 night stay. The view from the living area is pretty amazing to wake up to. Very central to almost everything also!Tiarna2017-04-22T00:00:00Z
Kenneth is lovely and the place is clean, quiet and conveniently located in the middle of Melbourne city! We enjoyed every movement of our stay. Highly recommend :)Sudeepti2017-06-19T00:00:00Z
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Melbourne, Victoria, Austrália
Rose's place was fantastic! The apartment is centrally located in Nairobi and the complex is very secure. The apartment is as pictured, tidy, clean and spacious. The long-term tenant was very friendly and helpful with information on things to do in the city. Rose was also available for questions if and when needed. I would definitely recommend this rental to friends.Angel2016-01-02T00:00:00Z
Good place to stay in a safe environment.Joshua2017-03-22T00:00:00Z
Rose's is a spacious apartment in a secure complex that is a short drive away from the city centre, malls, restaurants, etc. My stay was made pleasant by her attention to great service: the warm welcome I received, her anticipation of needs I might have had before I asked, cleanliness of the house and amenities available.Brian2016-10-14T00:00:00Z
Thank you for all the helpAshton2016-12-03T00:00:00Z
The apartment is great! The pictures are accurate, the place is very well equipped and everything works very well. The location is very good, very close to many shopping centers, with a small swimming pool and very friendly and helpful security staff. And of course, Rose is a wonderful host. very good communication - even gave us security updates!Julio2016-10-27T00:00:00Z
Thanks Rose for hosting me. It was a great experience to have lived at the apartment. I dont like the restrictions of the hotels such as breakfast times and checkout times, so the setting was ideal for. Was a bit sceptic at first but its was very convenient and practicle. The location and enviroment was fit for both work and leisure. Thanks Paulpaolo2016-02-09T00:00:00Z
Very serene location with easy access to food and a coffee shop. Apartment is lovely and a true home away from home - it almost made me wish my stay was longer. Rose is a fantastic host as well and was very much within reach - including helping me up from the airport. 10/10 will stay here again.Ezra2016-07-17T00:00:00Z
We had a lovely stay at Rose's place. Just as described-- very comfortable, clean and all around lovely!Maggie2017-07-18T00:00:00Z
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Kileleshwa, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Quênia
Fantastic stay.Natalie was a great communicator & answered all my questions.Apartment had everything we needed & was so close to the CBD & a tram stop is out the front.Definitely stay again.catherine2017-09-11T00:00:00Z
Natalie was the perfect host to my mum and dad who extended their stay in Melbourne at the last minute. The Flinders Lane location is ideal with access to the best of Melbourne cafes and laneways. A+Sam2017-06-09T00:00:00Z
Lovely arty apartment with a great host. Natalie made us feel so welcome that our baby boy had to give her a long cuddle goodbye! Very convenient spot with everything you need.Hazim2016-05-30T00:00:00Z
We have just got back from a fantastic 3 week trip to Oz and we decided to end our stay with 4 nights at Natalie's apartment and what an excellent decision that was! It is a really beautiful and modern space with lots of great art and furniture. Natalie treated us like old friends and gave us loads of great tips on what to do in the city, we were rather restricted this time as had other family to consider but we'll definitely be back to complete the list of activities should we be lucky enough to come to Melbourne again!jessica2015-04-24T00:00:00Z
Natalie was a very friendly helpful host, the apartment was beautiful and clean, and was close to everything. Great experience all round!Giles2015-04-27T00:00:00Z
Our stay at Natalie's apartment could not possibly have been better. The accommodation was beautiful, had everything we needed (& more) & was in such an amazing location. Nat was so welcoming & helpful. We sincerely hope we get the opportunity to stay at her place again.Ben2017-05-14T00:00:00Z
Very accessible. Very Clean. Very helpful Hosts. Very comfortable AppartmentClifford and Jane2017-01-04T00:00:00Z
We had a wonderful stay in Nat's apartment! The perfect host, she is warm, friendly and ever so helpful. It felt like we had known her for years and we were visiting an old friend. The apartment was fabulous, cool Artwork, and beautifully presented. The location was excellent, close to all public transport and a walk to great dining and excellent coffee. Nat was in touch with us on a regular basis, offering great advice on activities and events on during our Stay. We have 2 kids (3 and 7) and it was a great apartment for them also. The rooftop was amazing at night, the view spectacular!! I couldn't have asked for a better location, apartment or host. Loved it all!Leisel2015-09-16T00:00:00Z
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Melbourne, Victoria, Austrália
This was an amazing apartment! Dale was there to greet us even though we were two hours before check in, and immediately gave us a tour. The small touches like cereal, milk, flowers, and detergent really meant a lot. Dale checked in on us but gave us our space. The apartment is perfect for two people and is walking distance to the wharf and a ton of shops in Greenpoint. We loved being able to walk every where in such a safe area. Groccery shopping just down the street and then being able to use Dale's fully stocked kitchen really made it a great atmosphere. WiFi was super reliable as well! Dale finished off the end of our great stay by calling us a cab when he realized we didn't have a local phone even though he was on his way out. He thought of everything. This apartment is great for someone looking to live in a stylish Cape Town apartment in a nice residential neighborhood walking distance to everything you could need. 10/10 recommend Dale and the Brynterion Cottage!Molly2015-06-19T00:00:00Z
Vi hadde et utrolig fint opphold i Brynterion Guest Cottage! Dale var en hyggelig og hjelpsom vert. Fin beliggenhet i et rolig nabolag, med mulighet til å gå til mange attraksjoner/caféer/restauranter. Hyggelig leilighet, utstyrt med alt vi trengte. Vi satte pris på et godt utstyrt kjøkken, oppvaskmaskin og vaskemaskin!Vera2015-04-24T00:00:00Z
Dale's apartment was super beautiful and very clean, it was perfect for us. He recommended us a few nice places and everything was wonderful!Ashkan2016-04-30T00:00:00Z
This is a real gem. The apartment is gorgeous, beautifully decorated and central. I never waited more than a few minutes for the Uber, so very convenient.Berdine2017-08-18T00:00:00Z
Loved this place! Very safe, clean and beautifully decorated! Ideal for single travelers or couples!Rebecca2017-08-29T00:00:00Z
Brynterion Cottage was an amazing place to stay for a short break in Cape Town. The layout and decor have been thoughtfully designed by Dale and although it's a small space it was perfect for two people. Dale was very friendly, laid back and easy going. He met us at the apartment which is an easy 25 minute drive from the airport and perfectly located to explore all that Cape Town has to offer. I would definitely recommend staying here and felt safe and comfortable throughout the stay.Heather2015-10-26T00:00:00Z
Fantastic host! Couldn't do enough for us and the studio is amazinglowri2017-01-13T00:00:00Z
Really great stay here. Very well designed space and feels very private. I can highly recommend!William2017-02-24T00:00:00Z
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Cidade do Cabo, Western Cape, África do Sul
The location of Jenny's apartment is perfect, within walking distance of major attractions, like the MCG and Botanical Gardens and very close to public transport. Plus a number of very nice eateries just across the road. We had dinner at rice paper scissors and the Japanese shaba place. Highly recommended! We loved the nice & airy feel of the apartment and the big windows with the stunning views!!! One of the best AirBnB places my wife and I have stayed at so far. We'll definitely be back on our next return to Melbourne. Thanks Jenny!Romano2016-10-18T00:00:00Z
너무너무너무 상냥하고, 다정한 호스트를 만나 행복한 신혼여행을 다녀온 것 같습니다. : ) 멜번의 이곳 저곳 가는 방법이나 이용팁 등 현지인이 알 수 있는 다양한 알짜배기 정보를 전달해주었습니다. ㅎㅎ 여행을 하기에 딱 좋은 위치에 있습니다. 강력 추천합니다 ^^ I had the really happy honeymoon thanks to the nice and lovely host! She taught me many tips, which is really good for my trip! Also, here's interior is sweet and cozy which made us feel comfortable after tough trip schedules!jisoo2016-04-01T00:00:00Z
Central,clean,quiet and great view..what more could you ask. Communication was easy and prompt and thank you Cheryl for meeting me and showing me around. Will definitely return!Gabrielle2016-09-02T00:00:00Z
The cutest apartment in town! Very well maintained and smack in the middle of town. Close to just about everything! Loved our stay Jen & Cheryl !! Will come back again!Abhishek2016-12-16T00:00:00Z
Jenn's place was something from a fairytales story. The cosy yet spacious place was spactualar. The view of the historical Parliament House was amazing. And the conveniency of the place in the CBD was perfect. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and I would definitely book this place again when I have the opportunity.Clinton2016-12-28T00:00:00Z
We were warmly greeted- with a tour of the apartment and local tips given. The apartment was just as advertised. We had a great stay at Jenny's , the location is unbeatable- surrounded by great cafes, restaurants, theater district, china town and on the free tram route. Spotlessly clean and stylishly furnished. Would highly recommend.Jacqui2015-06-21T00:00:00Z
Beautiful space in a superb location really didn't want to leave and honestly could not fault a thing. Corresponded with Jenny but was met on arrival by Cheryl who showed us around. Will definitely be back!!Chloe2015-09-14T00:00:00Z
Wow well I would highly recommend Jennifer's apartment. We were extremely happy with it and the photos are 100% true. It is so tastefully decorated as well as being so comfortable and homely. Position wise again 10/10 - close to so many great restaurants, coffee places, trams and train station and yet if all the places I have stayed in Melbourne it was very quiet. Would definitely stay here again when we return to Melbourne.Nicole2015-10-07T00:00:00Z
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Melbourne, Victoria, Austrália
A lovely cosy apartment in the middle of restaurants and cafes. So many thoughtful things from information about melbourne to chocolate and fruit, coffee and chips. Good wifi, Miki (travel) cards and clear instructions/communication with Katherine. Every thing you need for a great visit to melbourne. Highly recommendedMorag2017-08-07T00:00:00Z
What a great find! This beautiful space was home for 2 nights, with a secure and safe feel, the best location in CBD, EVERY possible amenity you could need for a stay in Melbourne. I cant wait to recommend this place to friends and family, I feel like it was too good to be true! We stayed with 2 kiddies (8 and 4), using the fold out bed in lounge (linen supplied - high quality linen I will add) . The kids had everything they needed. Its a 2 minute walk to the Spring Street Store for gelato ! Magic Mountain Saloon Bar is a few minutes walk away and is the greatest find for breakfast early with kids, where a lot of places open later. Our hosts even allowed an early check in with our luggage, a great meet and greet and a simple departure process. 5 STARS all round!Anita2016-05-24T00:00:00Z
Awesome Apartment and Awesome location- highly recommended!Monique2016-01-02T00:00:00Z
This apartment is truly amazing that I can't wait to come back. The check-in was super easy, the location unbeatable right in the middle of all the restaurants and cafes, the apartment super cozy and modern with high quality amenities and attention to details (such as small fresh flowers in every room, french press in the kitchen), and communication with Katherine very friendly. Staying in this apartment made our Melbourne trip truly memorable. Thank you Katherine!!Alice2017-07-03T00:00:00Z
We couldn't recommend this apartment enough. It felt like a home away from home. The apartment is well kept, clean, modern and comfortable with all the little extras. We stayed for the tennis and it was within walking distance and nice and close to some great restaurants and all the shopping in the CBD. We were provided with some fruit and bread which was great and lots of books/brochures about Melbourne. We had a great stay - thank you!Jaclyn2016-01-22T00:00:00Z
Thank you Katherine! We appreciated the extra details, help and attention.Tess2017-01-25T00:00:00Z
Excellent place, great service!Sara2016-01-31T00:00:00Z
Beautiful apartment. Excellent location. Wonderful hosts. We had a great stay at Cara and Greg's lovely apartment. Katherine, who checked us in, went out of her way to accommodate us with an early check in and a late check out. She was super friendly and welcoming and provided us with a list of really cool bars and restaurants. Thank you for making out time in Melbs so memorable, you will definitely see us again.Tasha2016-01-17T00:00:00Z
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Melbourne, Victoria, Austrália
The host canceled this reservation 32 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.bonnie2015-10-15T00:00:00Z
Sue and Christina were absolutely lovely to work with. Sue was prompt in all her communication and made us feel so taken care of. Christina welcomed us immediately upon our arrival and made us feel like we were right at home. We asked to have our laundry done and it was folded perfectly (I'll never be quite sure how she folded our socks into such neat little packages!) The apartment was adorable and just an Uber ride away from all the bars and restaurants in Camps Bay. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks so much Sue and Christina for such a wonderful stay!Mukti2017-01-08T00:00:00Z
THE LOCATION, AS WELL AS ACCOMMODATION, MADE ONE FEEL YOU'RE IN A VILLA.........., IN THE MED SOMEWHERE!!!!!( WITH ALL THE FRILLS) AND SO VERY CLOSE TO TABLE MOUNTAIN........LOOKING DOWN ON CAMPSBAY...........AAAAAAHHHHHHH.....MAGICAL!!!!!! TX SONJASonja2017-07-25T00:00:00Z
Absolutely beautiful apartment, stunningly decorated inside. Very easy access to Camps Bay and the City, it was the perfect place to stay for a few nights whilst in Cape Town. Sue responded very quickly to any messages and Christina was very friendly and welcoming when we arrived. Would highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again. Thanks so much Sue/ChristinaJonathan2016-11-19T00:00:00Z
We had a lovely time in Sue's apartment - it is beautifully furnished and the view is fantastic.Kirsten2015-12-27T00:00:00Z
The photos of Sue's villa do not do it justice. It's a spectacular property, beautiful and incredibly spacious. Equipped with everything you could possibly need and just a short uber ride down to camps bay and the wonderful beach. A great place and we will certainly stay again should we be lucky enough to come back to Cape Town.Hanna2017-04-01T00:00:00Z
Sue's apartment was very nice and just as advertised on airbnb. We felt like home and Christina, the housekeeper, was really kind and helpful. The view of the apartment is amazing and the walk up to Table Mountain can be started right outside the door. We would definietely come back.Alexandra2017-02-23T00:00:00Z
All the benefits of an amazing apartment with hotel quality service! This was really my best airbnb experience yet. Sue is friendly and accommodating. Her staff are wonderful, efficient and responsive. And if/when you want some dog time, her dogs are really charming. The apartment is spacious, airy, well-appointed, and nicely decorated. The views are unbeatable, with an expanse of ocean and lion's head. The sun sets on the water through a wall of windows. The garden is lovely with views of the mountain and the water. Location is perfectly 5 min drive from the city bowl and 10 min from clifton and camps bay beaches. Ive been coming to cape town for 15 years and cant recommend this apt enough. I'll definitely be back.Colin2015-02-12T00:00:00Z
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Cidade do Cabo, WC, África do Sul
This was my first time utilizing Air Bnb and I must say the experience was pleasurable. Ernst is a stellar host I'd highly recommend his property! I was able to explore much of Cape Town via public transportation and the "hop on hop off bus," which is all a short walk from the property. 5 out of 5 star rating.Kingston2017-07-29T00:00:00Z
As previous reviews may attest, this property is phenomenal. Great views from the apartment, within close proximity to Clifton beach, clean/modern apartment with all appliances you may need for your stay. If you find yourself short of supplies, there is a market close by so that was very convenient. Many restaurants available by Camps Bay, which is a 4 minute Uber ride or 20 minute walk. Uber readily available at all hours. The neighborhood is safe and peaceful. This is not a bait and switch property, you get what is advertised and more. Host Ernst was always available to answer any questions. No arrogance or impatience, pure class.Consuelo2017-04-07T00:00:00Z
Ernst and Raquel were kind and generous hosts. The apartment was beautiful, modern and spacious with a stunning view of the ocean. It's hard to pick a favourite part of my visit but I would say it was the incredible view of the sun setting. There are plenty of bars are restaurants close by in Camps Bay. I would definitely love to stay here again on my next visit to Cape Town!Neelam2017-05-21T00:00:00Z
There are very few homes where I have been sad to leave, this is certainly one of them! That's hardly surprising though, considering the perfect sunsets, massive sea view and the luxuriousness of the apartment. A rare find. Ernst was accommodating and I felt welcome. I hope I have the opportunity to return.Brendon2017-07-01T00:00:00Z
Wonderful bright apartment between Clifton 1st & 2nd beaches - ideal location for the beach and such a beautiful view west for sunset each day through massive picture windows! Apartment is very cleverly designed to maximize the space and is equipped with top of the line appliances and equipment (washer, dryer, dishwasher, over, induction stovetop, nespresso machine, microwave, etc). Negatives: It rained one day. But I think that was beyond their control! Appreciated: rainfall shower, automatic shades, a/c, full laundry facilities and thoughtful touches by Ernst and his wife (wine in fridge, chocolate on counter, Nespresso, fresh milk, pasta stocked prior to arrival), good quality linens and towels! Short ride to Camp's Bay restaurants and 10 minute walk to Bootlegger Cafe around in Bantry Bay.Myles2015-01-07T00:00:00Z
We had three nights here and loved it. The apartment was super clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Awesome view and a few minutes walk to Clifton Beach. Easy to find and just along the road to either Camps Bay, Sea Point, Green Point and Table Mountain. Easy street parking. Ernst was a great host- showed us around the apartment then left us to enjoy it. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit to Cape Town.Helen2016-04-23T00:00:00Z
Another great stay in this excellent flat! Everything u need and right in a great location for that stretch of the coast... Highly recommend this place and host!Stewart2016-06-06T00:00:00Z
Ernst's apartment was perfect for the week we spent in Cape Town! Camps bay is walkable and other neighborhoods are a short Uber ride away. The beach right across the street was gorgeous and watching the sunset over the ocean every night was amazing. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Cape Town.Catherine2017-09-02T00:00:00Z
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Cidade do Cabo, Western Cape, África do Sul
June's place was amazing! The space was perfect for a night getaway with girlfriends. The rooftop spa and BBQ area was incredible with views all the way out to the bay, Albert park lake, the shrine, botanical gardens and the city. Highly recommend!Tahnee and Andrew2017-05-07T00:00:00Z
Great stayHugh2016-11-02T00:00:00Z
I hope to be able to stay there every time we are in Melbourne. Great position,great appartment and everything you could want.Dietmar2016-10-25T00:00:00Z
Nice modern apartment. 5min walk to the track for the Grand PrixBrenden2017-03-25T00:00:00Z
June was a great host. Responsible and was very accommodating according to our needs. She also gave us clear instructions for checking in and out. The apartment itself was amazing, accurate to its description. Location was the best- safe, quiet and close to everything. Neighbours were nice and friendly too. We genuinely had an awesome stay there!!Gigi2016-06-15T00:00:00Z
Beautiful place, great view and very clean. The roof top view was just spectacular! I highly recommend this place to everyone, June is a great host and you won't regret staying here!Dwayne2017-01-16T00:00:00Z
Our host June's stylish apartment is a great 2-bedroom, 2-bath space for friends or families traveling together. The roof deck views and plunge pool are AMAZING and a highlight of our comfortable stay. Check-in was super easy and June is a communicative and responsive host. The apartment was clean and the building was quiet. We enjoyed cooking breakfast in the apartment and the (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN)-worthy coffee cafe found just next to the building's main door. We'd definitely stay here again when visiting Melbourne!Michael2017-03-28T00:00:00Z
Our stay was amazing! Both June and the apartment went above and beyond our expectations. The apartment view was beautiful, it was well equipped and communication with June was seamless. Would highly recommend the stay for anyone considering it!Anna2016-11-21T00:00:00Z
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