Karen Gables
4.5
Excellent(108 Reviews)Vacation rental in Nairobi
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this vacation rental
Surrounded by 1.5 acres of lush gardens, Karen Gables is situated in Karen, 1.8 km from Oloolua Nature Trail. It is built in Cape Dutch style. Free private parking is available on site.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Nairobi
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Queen • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
2 Single • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
££££
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(108 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.5
A gracious and elegant property with wonderful gardens, a pool and the most welcoming of staff. Set in the lush suburb of Karen its a sublime place to stay
4.5
Just exceptional on all levels, location, staff, food, pool, gardens, owner Chris was super lovely. Can’t fault it at any point !
Small thing but probably a few sun loungers for the pool area but no big deal
4.5
Everything was simply perfect ! The people were very very kind, the house is beautiful, wonderful energy there, the garden, the pool, the lounge. Food from breakfast to dinner was delicious. William was especially lovely, such a kind soul ! And Christian the owner was very thoughtful. We would go back tomorrow and stay longer. We enjoyed the calm and the fact that the house is hidden away. But also well located !
Leaving !
4.5
Beautiful place tucked away in magical gardens. The staff were super helpful and even packed us a nice lunch for the day we did an early morning safari.
No complaints whatsoever.
4.5
The house feels like a home and very cosy. Chris, the lovely owner, and his wonderful team made us feel very comfortable. Lovely terrace and garden!
4.5
Beautiful planter bungalow look from the front, great for pictures. Food was tasty and staff great. Nice and quiet in the morning and felt relaxed.
Far away from main city, no TV in the room, toilet commode was stained and had to get it cleaned. Light shade missing in the toilet. No roomed bottled water. No toilet amenities. Only 2 tables to dine down stairs. Had to eat upstairs in the corridor whilst guests walked passed. Lots of mosquitoes. Limited menu that remained the same for lunch and dinner. Breakfast menu confusing. Kitchen walls dirty. No TV in the room.
4.5
we loved our stay at Karen Gables and felt very much taken care of. the house and garden are amazing and one can easily feel like being at home. we definitely want to come back some day!
4.5
Amazing service
Great location
The staff is amazing
The food is great
4.5
The house is charming and the food was absolutely DELICIOUS.
My bed and pillows were extremely uncomfortable. There was almost no place put clothing in my room. No drawers and a very tiny closet with one hanger. Woke up to no water one morning until noon. I sat at breakfast and head several guests come downstair to report no water and inquire about status only to
have staff react as if they had never hard about this problem before.
4.5
Beautiful grounds, warm intimate atmosphere, lovely attentive staff.
Room number two’s bathroom at entrance to room is part of open space. I would prefer more privacy. The room is above the kitchen and therefore noisy early morning.
4.5
great
nothing really
4.5
An oasis of calm in a crazy City. An extremely relaxing stay - the house and gardens are thoroughly charming and the property is located within striking distance of some of the City’s main attractions.
nothing.
4.5
comfortable and expertly managed
nothing
4.5
The location of this property is super and the house itself was exactly what we were hoping for to get a more personal and authentic experience. The staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Was slightly disappointed with our room, which was located to the side of the property with no view and therefore very dark.
4.5
Beautiful serene setting with amazing, cosy places to relax. It felt incredibly cosy and comfortable. Kind, welcoming and accommodating staff. Amazing breakfast and generally great food.
Hardly anything! My room didn’t have aircon. Would be nice to have black out curtains. Very minor points.
4.5
well located for. quick Nairobi stopover
staff at check in not very welcoming.
bath not properly cleaned daily
bed a bit uncomfortable
4.5
Karen Gables exceeded our high expectations! The hotel and the grounds were absolutely lovely. The breakfast was delicious, as were the dinners we had there. The staff were just exceptional and we were truly impressed by their warmth and professionalism.
No complaints!
4.5
The Karen Gables is a wonderful place to stay. The owner Chris and his staff and are all very friendly and make you feel very comfortable. The garden is beautiful and the food (breakfast and once dinner) is very nice too.
4.5
everything, from the charming building to the homeliness of the house and the amazing staff
nothing
4.5
fabulous design. super mixture of contemporary and classical.
4.5
Location was amazing.
Breakfast was found wanting, no preserves.
FAQs
How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Nairobi?
The average price for a rental in Nairobi is £52 per night. This rental is £109 above the average.
Is parking included with this vacation rental?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Karen Gables. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this vacation rental?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Karen Gables. Enjoy the water!
Is Karen Gables pet friendly?
Yes! This vacation rental is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Karen Gables?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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