Taw's House eco sustainable thatched house

Entire home in Athi River, Kenya

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Petrina
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.
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Nestled in the heart of Maanzoni wildlife estate, near the athi plains, is a serene and beautiful homestay on 5 acres. It offers wonderful game drives, fabulous walks, running and cycling, bird watching and sundowners at the dams.

Relax and enjoy the tranquility and beauty from the verandah, with a backdrop of breath taking views of Lukenya Hill, Ol Donyo Sabuk and Mt Kenya.

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, to this gem of a getaway, only 45 minutes from Nairobi.

The space
TAWS House is a unique thatched- style house built by our father in 2000. It has a peaceful energy with a front pool which can envigrate you all year around.

All the rooms were designed individually with artistic thought and care.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property because it is not shared with other guests

Other things to note
We have a small nursery of plants and a vegetable garden which guests are very welcome to select some items

Portable collapsing cot available upon request but without linen or pillow

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
City skyline view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 55 reviews.

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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Machakos County
Rolling hills frame daily life across the county, where livestock markets and traditional drumming remain central to local culture.

From the host

Very gentle and quiet neighbourhood with primarily residential homesteads dotted with a few places to stay

Meet your host

Superhost
55 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Where I went to school: St Andrews Turi, Kenya
My work: Physio4u
I love the outdoors, space, views and the tranquility of nature. My horses also give me such pleasure. in contrast the theatre, eating out and the hussle and bustle of town gives me a thrill

Petrina is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Alex Walkers

Host details

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