Cottage holiday rentals in Great Rift Valley

Our stay went truly amazing since beginning. Halima and Victoria were so nice and helpfull ! When we couldnt find our own ways, Halima always was able to help us find one. The house was beautiful! Super private, chill, and relaxing. Thank you Halima and Victoria, yoshua also for being such a kind helpfull person aswell at the cottages. We hughly recommend . Asante Sana 😊🙏🏾

the place is clean, clean water, closer to main road. everything as in the pictures, good check in and check out times. I would recommend this for people looking for a secure hosting.

This is an amazing place for a getaway from the busy life of Nairobi. Located on the edge of the Ngong Hills, the scenery here is beautiful and it really is a quiet and serene location. The house itself is spacious with multiple seating areas and multiple bedrooms - the beds are very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay here (6 people) and wished we would have booked for longer.

Swara ranch was extremely peaceful and beautiful. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful which made moving around and getting things really easy for us. We had such a wonderful time, I wish we could stay longer.

Great location close to the lakefront as described. Also there is Carnellys restaurant nearby. Check-in was smooth and the host was responsive. We enjoyed the brunch at the garden area. Overall good stay! Thank you.

My friends and I ushered in 2025 here. It was a really good place with amazing views of fireworks. The bonfire was always lit and the jacuzzi always hot! Not ideal for more than 4 couples though (unless you don’t mind being in each other’s space). The chef did a fantastic job! 👌

I had a family visit to the facility, and it was one of those memorable vacations. No surprises as everything worked as it's supposed to. The rooms, AC, kitchen, and Internet were all on point. The location is breathtaking from the pool, poolside relaxation, gym, and, more importantly the private access to the beach. The Ola Ola restaurant was also affordable, within the bigger compound, and on point with Swahili Cousine. You don't even have to struggle with utensils..time better spent at the beach. A place to just visit and experience the wonderful side of Kenyan Coast. Dr. FIfi was also very helpful and a great host. Kudos.

Thanks so much. Joe was so kind to let us also stay a bit longer than check-out time given our late flight. Soon again

Absolutely loved our stay at Home on the Nile. The views from the room were incredible and such beautiful surroundings. David, Hope and all the staff were so, so helpful and friendly. The food was great and lots of local recommendations for things to do. Felt right at home and would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Jinja!

We had a really nice stay in Adam's house, the place is so peaceful and nice.

Beautiful and serene place. Very friendly, helpful and charming hosts.

Evie’s cottage was absolutely delightful. We stayed for 3 nights and had a wonderful quiet and relaxed time. The cottage is set up really beautifully and comfortably. Nothing amis. Extremely cozy and welcoming. Elijah was always on hand to help if anything was needed or if we had any questions as was Evie. There are heaps of places to visit and eat at around the area and it’s truly a gorgeous piece of Nairobi. The farm area inside the compound was great to explore and we even got fresh milk milked that afternoon. Absolutely recommend this cottage 100% and we will certainly be back! Evie was absolutely lovely and gave us such a lovely welcome, we felt right at home. Thank you so much!

Prisca is that rare Airbnb host - someone who you feel really enjoys hosting others, learning about people and making everyone feel right at home. We (2 adults and 2 kids) had a wonderful time enjoying the pool, playground, ample (gorgeously planted) garden space and a private bonfire in the evening! Prisca, Gabriel and their team did everything they could to help us, from local suggestions to phone numbers of guides forthe destinations we wanted to visit. They could not have been more helpful. The property is secure but very friendly. We let our kids (2 and 5) walk free, and they loved all the dogs and new kitten. It’s an easy 15 minute drive into town - I wouldn’t be put off by the location, because you get beautiful panoramic views of the lake and Mount Longonot from the property. Thanks Prisca and the team for a truly special weekend - we will be back!

Marula cottage was a wonderful serene place to spend a few days. The staff and their attention to detail was great. We felt really cared for and spoilt. Many thanks to Aleem and Soraiya. We will be back for sure.

Fleur and her husband are very friendly and service minded. Perfect for a larger group to enjoy all activities in the area.

beautiful location , property and building.. The bed is very comfortable

We had a great time staying at Paul’s. An excellent base to explore Nairobi in a quiet, friendly neighbourhood. Hosts were very responsive and check in was great. We are looking forward to coming back.

We stayed in Andra’s guest house for three months which felt like a home away from home. Great property and a rare find in Nairobi close to nature. Property is clean and well equipped, comfortable and generally quiet. Access to pool and the garden makes it extra special. Andra and Wilfred were responsive and caring hosts throughout our stay. Will definitely return.

There’s few places I’ve visited that felt like home. I felt that Hamish and Lindsay put time and effort in ensuring their guests were super comfortable and had everything they needed to enjoy their holiday in Watamu. They provided snorkelling gear, mozzie spray, sunscreen and lots of interesting board games to play. Not to mention my fave Ottolenghi recipe book for some inspo. We really appreciated their well stocked kitchen and library. The house is perfect with several places to meditate and take in the sounds of the ocean. Nora and Arnold are excellent and lovely people who really added to the charm of the place. My 1yr old son loved the kitty’s and all the monkeys, Guinea fowl and monarch butterflies everywhere. When I come to Watamu next, it’ll be to stay at Hamish place.

Great location for anyone passing through and needing convenience to local amenities. Great customer service as well.

I stayed here for a long weekend with my friends and it was absolutely amazing! The property is exactly as it appears in the photos. It is spotless and very well stocked. The host provided us with recommendations that were so useful for us through the trip - on top of that she was extremely communicative and lovely as well as the property staff who prepared a fire for us every night and were always so proactive. Thank you for hosting us, everything was amazing ✨

Cozy little get away in a beautiful garden. The hosts were always quick to respond and support. Location can be difficult to find for drivers, make sure to share good directions.

Amazing little getaway, really what human minds need to relax and unwind . I wish I could extend my days but definitely coming back again for a longer stay

I enjoyed my stay at Mawimbi’s cottage so much, I came back here for a second time! The cottage is clean and cozy and the location is absolutely stunning. Anna, Matteo, Emily and the two Rhodesian Ridgeback are fantastic hosts. Thank you so much for your hospitality, we hope to come back again soon!