The A-Frame | Windy Ridge, Karen

Entire cottage in Nairobi, Kenya

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.346 reviews
Hosted by Alisa
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Great location

Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.
Situated in the heart of the leafy suburb of Karen; this stylish one-bedroom A-frame cottage is tucked away out of sight in a corner of our four acre garden. Ideal for solo travellers and couples. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues. Young children aren’t permitted due to the steep staircase.

The property is located less than 1.5km from the Hub Mall and only 2km from the Karen centre.

The space
The A-frame is the perfect space for those looking for a home away from home. All the necessary amenities have been included to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

The loft bedroom has one king-sized bed.

The spacious bathroom is located downstairs and features a shower, sink and toilet. Handmade shampoo, conditioner, body wash are provided as well as toilet paper and towels.

There is a small work space downstairs. WiFi is included.

The open-plan kitchen is well stocked with utensils, crockery, cutlery, fridge, gas hob, microwave-oven, NutriBullet, kettle and toaster. A reverse osmosis system provides a constant supply of safe drinking water. Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, salt, pepper and fresh cut flowers are provided for your arrival. Please note no oven is provided.

The lounge area is a great place to chill out and watch t.v (Netflix is included), read a book or play a board game. The sound bar can be connected to your device via Bluetooth if you’d like to listen to your music.

The outdoor wooden deck overlooks a private garden and a large, comfy swing chair hangs from the fig tree. An outdoor chiminea fireplace can be lit in the evening upon request (please bring some firewood with you) and the candles add to the ambiance.

Please note that this property has a very steep staircase to access the bedroom and is therefore it is not suitable for guests with mobility issues or young children. Since there are no stair gates, we regret that we cannot accept bookings for guests with infants or young children (under 10).

Guest access
Guests will have full access to this private space. Car parking (uncovered) is provided on site and guests are required to walk the ~200m to the cottage via a path which takes you through a forested part of the garden.

Other things to note
Please read before booking:
• Animals on Site: We live on this property with our pets. Expect to see dogs roaming freely.
• Stairs: The unit is accessed via a steep staircase; not suitable for mobility-impaired guests.
• Generator: Our backup generator supports basics lights/Wi-Fi/fridge. It does not support hot water (for showers), kettles, toasters or microwaves.
• Strict Guest Policy: No unregistered visitors allowed without prior approval.
• Laundry: No laundry service on-site. Hand-wash powder is provided; laundromats are located at The Hub and Waterfront malls.
• Housekeeping: Cleaning provided after 3 nights; linens changed after 6 nights.
• Contact: Please use Airbnb messaging. For urgent calls, use a standard cellular line (app calls often fail).

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.89 out of 5 stars from 346 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 91% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Windy Ridge is a residential road in Karen. Karen is known as the 'leafy suburb' of Nairobi. You can easily walk into the centre of Karen (~2km away).

Meet your host

Superhost
554 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: St Columbas' College, Dublin
For over a decade I have worked in the luxury safari camp industry; working for one of Kenya's leading safari companies where I manage their community and conservation initiatives. I hold a zoology degree and wildlife is my passion. We have three listings in Nairobi; A-frame https://www.airbnb.com/h/theaframeonwindyridge Garden cottage https://www.airbnb.com/h/thegardencottageonwindyridge Gable House https://www.airbnb.com/h/thegablehouseonwindyridge

Alisa is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants