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Menengai Crater House
Ross and Kyle are fantastic hosts. They have a beautiful guest house with huge rooms and all the amenities you would want. They very kindly picked us up from town on arrival and organised a day safari in Lake Nakuru National Park. They also organised for our washing to be done! A fantastic stay,would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Nakuru!

Home in Langata 1 km to Nairobi National Park
Janet is a terrific host. Very friendly and welcoming.

Fully furnished, house in Thika
Stayed for a week, enjoyed every minute of it. It was secure (gated community, gated compound), cleaning was done daily, Carolin, her family and crew were very friendly, accommodating, and helpful. About two miles from Ananas Mall which we enjoyed walking to. Easy access to public transportation. Would stay there if in the area again.

Bamboo Cottage, Langata
Ruth and Nigel were very accommodating of our small family. We had lots of privacy and they were very willing to share their garden and pool with us. This secluded haven in the Karen suburbs is a very peaceful and leafy respite to return to if one has a day of business in Nairobi or for the foreign tourist a wonderful, homely place to stop over and glimpse the high quality lifestyle of Karen, Nairobi. The dogs are super friendly and enjoyed our toddlers attention. The large bath was a big plus for our young children.

Justin's cottage in a beautiful garden
Such a beautiful location and garden with large trees and even horses. There is a coffee shop close by and a couple nature walks which was great for bird watching. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. This is my go to for Nairobi in the future.

Cosy Garden Cottage / House
A gem of a hidden Airbnb! Jürgen quickly responded to any messages, he was organised and thorough. It was lovely to meet both him and his wife. Such a friendly welcome! The guest cottage has everything you would need for a short or longer stay in Nairobi, everything was thought of. The location is ideal - very close to Village Market, UN area, Sarit centre and lots of other key spots. Highly recommend and would definitely book again!

Cozy, private and inviting studio cottage
Would really recommend Edith’s place, had a 3+ weeks great stay here! Edith is a hospitable superhost and efficient to communicate to via the App and in person as well. Edith’s place was as advertised; if you are not looking for elegance or fanciness, this place is for you. It is cozy, clean, relaxing, safe and easily accessible for a great practical stay in Nairobi. It is located in a safe and secure gated neighborhood. Far enough from the busyness and chaos of downtown Nairobi but close enough to get to downtown and around town by car ( found Uber/Bolt ridesharing services to be quite accessible and convenient although public transport is also available). Grocery shopping and good restaurants are within reach ( walkable distances or short car rides). Would highly recommend checking this place out and would be in my priority list next time.

Vihiga Kisumu County VIP Suite
Evans place was a fit stopover for our long family road trip. It was easy to find and access. Evans communicated well from the beginning. The home was large enough for my family of 7 - with four children sharing the double decker and one the single bed. Very quiet and serene. It felt safe. It is a short drive from the main road. There is a lot of parking space and grounds for children to play and roam around. A certain boy offered to wash our car for a small fee - that was helpful. There are chairs and sitting space on the grass to sit or talk and a balcony attached to the bungalow. Swings for children. The lighting of the house is very good. The showers work and the water is hot. Evan's dad was 5 star! What can be improved? Have a Smart TV since there is WiFi:the DStv was not working. Avail or ask guest to carry mosquito repellants. Remove construction material in the house (door frames) and have slightly comfortable sitting room chairs (longer stays). Overall good. We can return.
Guesthouses with a patio

Ol Larashi Cottage at Greenpark
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. We loved the peaceful setting and the ability to buy fresh eggs and milk directly from the farm. Susie went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable, especially by providing a baby cot and a baby feeding chair, which made such a difference for us. The caretakers, Jane and Lucy, were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay. The property itself is even more beautiful than the pictures suggest. We thoroughly enjoyed the stunning views of Lake Naivasha from the porch, watching herds of zebra visiting the farm, and cozying up around a lovely fire at night. A heartfelt thank you to Susie for her thoughtfulness and hospitality — it truly made our stay special. This is a wonderful place, and we would absolutely love to return!

Wonderful cottage in the Masai Mara, savanna views
We stayed in both houses for the weekend with a large group. Hosts Oscar and Sylvia were super flexible in accomoding additional friends that wanted to camp, even last minute. Beautiful surroundings of the greater Mara area with wildlife around. Chef Richard made great food for us exactly as we had asked for and was very timely. They went to great lengths providing our large group with an mess tent so we could enjoy the outdoors even during the rain :) The staff was all super friendly and everything was organised well. Communication with Oscar was very quick and helpful. Would most definitely reccomend to other groups wanting to explore the northern mara area. I wish we had more time to do some local activities. Hope to came back sometime soon! Philip

Lush House; Family friendly home with scenic view
Hosts were excellent, always ready to support, and the house is great, comfortable, in a beautiful sourrounding and quiet, which is exactly what I was looking for.

Karen guest cottage with views of Ngong Hills
Beautiful cottage with a great view. Communication with Lucy was seamless. I recommend this place

Tropical Treasure
Modern, clean and comfortable. Location is convenient, near Galleria Mall, and the neighborhood is very quiet. Highly recommended. Tabitha was an incredible host.

Lovely Serviced Studio Garden Cottage
Fantastic stay. The cottage was beautiful and the staff so friendly and helpful. We loved our stay and would really recommend it. Thank you everyone.
Guesthouse rentals with a washer and dryer

Sinatra homes
The location is in a very safe neighborhood in Nairobi. Easy access to UN and Village Market. Robert does a great job communicating and making your stay very comfortable. This is a perfect spot for single travelers or small families l.

Cozy Guesthouse with Amenities
Great hosts with a cozy and comfortable place

Miotoni Heights karen
Just what we needed for our one night stay close to our friends who live in Karen.

Takaungu Private House - smidge of heaven!
Time slows down as you recline on the cushions, a frosty drink in hand, your face cooled by the breeze. Looking out over Takaungu bay, the flippers of the fishermen bobbing up and down in the waves, dhows outlining the horizon, the kids distracted in the pool, gives you the space to let go of your city worries and let the serenity wash over you like the waves of a calm mid-month ocean tide. Thank you Charlie and Philip and the amazing team for taking such good care of us. Christine's lemon cake will not be soon forgotten! We will be back!

Unwind, Relax, Rejuvenate in a serene guest house
Lisa was an excellent host. She has an absolutely beautiful space that has all the amenities to guarantee an amazing stay. We spent our new year’s holiday her villas with my friends and we were all blown away by her hospitality and we felt more of friend/family than guests. Dave was awesome with the kids, the rooftop enabled a great view of fireworks during new year’s celebration and the staff were extremely kind and ensured our rooms were clean and comfortable throughout our stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better find on Airbnb!

Cosy Cottage in Karen
Wonderful place to stay! Spacious house, wonderful surroundings, has everything you need (including treats for breakfast!) and it’s all works :) Helen is a wonderful and responsive host, made us feel at home immediately, and the dogs adds such a charm to the amazing green environment.

SHERRY’s Qwetu Studio Cottage: SAFE GET-AWAY
I loved every bit of my stay. Sherry was a beautiful host, housekeeping was always on time. Definitely coming back

The Sunset Chalet, Maanzoni Machakos
Such a beautiful place! The pictures don’t do it justice: the house and terrace were much more spacious than we expected, and overall it all felt very luxurious and modern. All this in just a one-hour drive from Nairobi, amazing!
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