The Boathouse | Mukima Manor

Tiny home in Kenya

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.77 out of 5 stars.48 reviews
Hosted by Kate
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
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Lake side self-catering one bedroom cottage with a view of Mt Kenya. Sat within the 360 acres electric fenced land of Mukima House. Light, spacious and homey little nook. Perfect for a peaceful, romanitc escapes on the foot hills of Mt Kenya. Very close to 5 famous wildlife conservancies for game drives and day trips. Only 15 minutes drive from Nanyuki town with shops, cafe's and restaurants a plenty. Walks, row boats, wildlife and birds right from your doorstep. A little slice of heaven.

The space
This is a very peaceful getaway. Private bridge leads you to your own sanctuary on the Mukima Dam. The Boathouse sits on the 360 private acres of Mukima House. Mukima House is a large family home, also for rent on the property with it's own private gardens. The Lake House also has it's own private garden, garage and access.

Guest access
You will be able to access the 300 acres of Mukima Estate. You will also have access to the pool, tennis court, cafe and restaurant at The Manor House IF it is not exclusively booked at the time you are staying, exclusive bookings don't happen too often so do ask ahead to avoid disappointment. There is a beautiful wooden bridge to access the Boathouse and a private garage. You are welcome to row on the dam, walk through our forests. The bird watching is incredible and buck are often seen drinking from the dam.

Other things to note
The ceiling in the downstairs open plan kitchen and living room is a little low. Those over 5'10 may just have to duck a little. But we have had many tall people stay and love it. just worth noting. you will have access to around 300 acres of private land. Only off limit areas are the pool, tennis court and gardens of the main manor house. This house is self-catering. It has wifi.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
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Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.77 out of 5 stars from 48 reviews

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Where you’ll be

Meru County, Kenya
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Neighborhood highlights

We have a wonderful warm and friendly neighbourhood. Mostly small holder farmers who's families have been there for generations. The Boathouse is in the middle of 360 privately owned sanctuary. We have wildlife and birds scattered about the property. You can go for walks and runs within the 360 acres but also take a short drive to one of the famous wildlife conservancies around us. Oljogi, Ol Pejeta, Lewa, Borana. There is lots to see and do.

Meet your host

Host
50 reviews
4.78 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting

Co-hosts

  • Shawn

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 12:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Must climb stairs