About us - Second Stay

YOUR SECOND HOME IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY

We recognise that owning a second home is a well-deserved luxury and the ability to escape to Cape Town at a moment’s notice is truly what dreams are made of. We want you to arrive with the lights on, fresh flowers on the table, a fully stocked pantry and no maintenance issues to contend with.

We offer great local knowledge, an extensive network of professional services, trustworthy service providers and a robust reporting procedure to ensure that your property is beautifully maintained under all conditions, giving you complete peace of mind.

Whether you visit your second home for a specific reason, a season or just a break, we will ensure that your property is kept safe and maintained while you are away – and ready upon your return.

Jeanne Day-Spriestersbach

Jeanne brings a wealth of experience in organisation skills and outstanding customer service from her background in education, aviation and event management.

As a qualified teacher, Jeanne honed her communication and leadership skills and following her dream to travel, she then spent time as an air stewardess before moving into sales, where she worked with leading corporates in the travel and hospitality industries.

For over 20 years, Jeanne successfully ran her own event management company, developing the ability to juggle multiple tasks while ensuring every detail was executed flawlessly. She has excelled in logistics, coordination of services and tailoring solutions to meet each client’s individual needs. She has a keen eye for detail, guaranteeing a seamless experience for homeowners and ensuring nothing is overlooked.

These skills have uniquely positioned her in the set-up and co-ordination of a home management company, where her focus will be on bespoke, high-end services tailored to each home owner’s unique needs and to ensure that these beautiful homes are managed with care and precision.

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TESTIMONIALS

During a recent period, I used Jeanne and her team to manage my move from Johannesburg to Cape Town. I could not have been more impressed with the professional and comprehensive services supplied. From the very beginning, the team handled every aspect of the move with exceptional care and attention to detail.

Everything was coordinated seamlessly, including packing, transporting, and unpacking all of my belongings. The cleaning services made the transition even smoother, ensuring that my Johannesburg home was spotless before departure and my new Cape Town residence was move-in ready upon arrival.

The team also took care of hanging artwork and setting up decor, making the house feel like a home in no time. The level of professionalism, punctuality and efficiency that was demonstrated throughout the process was outstanding. The stress was taken out of what is usually a chaotic experience and they made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish.

I highly recommend Jeanne and her team to anyone in need of a reliable moving, cleaning, and home setup service. Their personalised service and attention to detail made all the difference to my move and I am incredibly grateful for the help I received.

I recently hired Jeanne to upgrade my apartment and I am beyond thrilled with the results.

The service was impeccable from start to finish. Everything was handled with such professionalism and ease, making what could have been a stressful project completely seamless.

My couches and dining chairs were upholstered, sourced and beautiful artwork hung which perfectly matched the aesthetic I wanted and she even took care of fixing all the doors and hinges. Every detail was expertly managed, and the workmanship was of high quality

What impressed me the most was the regular communication. I was kept updated throughout the entire process, which gave me peace of mind knowing everything was progressing smoothly. Despite my apartment being rented out as an Airbnb, the tasks were coordinated effortlessly and she worked around bookings, ensuring minimal disruption to my guests.

If you are looking for someone who can manage your home and upgrades with care, professionalism, and attention to detail, I highly recommend Jeanne. The ability to deliver high-quality work and keep everything on track was unmatched.