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  • House
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 night min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Karen Gables is a gorgeous private home that has been designed for the discerning Traveler(s)

A home surrounded by 1.5 acres of lush gardens, the home is designed in the timeless Cape Dutch Style.

The house is be suitable for Business Travelers , Celebrities , V.I.P's , Honeymooners ,Researchers,Holiday makers among others.

It's 30 Min from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and 15 min from Wilson Airport, making Karen Gables an easily accessible place to stay.

The house is fully furnished with facilities like WiFi, Back up Generator which guarantees 24/7 electricity supply , solar heated swimming pool, Fresh borehole water thus making it ideal for all types of travelers.

The Facility is Located close to Nairobi National Park-20min drive , Kazuri Beads -10min walk,Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick (Elephant Orphanage) Ololua Primate Research Forest which offers tracking trails to enjoy a walk along Mbagathi river, 2 Km away from the Flip flops factory recycles used items into interesting gifts for sale among other souvenir.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • Bedroom 4: Full bed
  • Bedroom 5: Full bed
  • 5 En suites

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Satellite TV

    Interaction with guest

    Karen Gables is on exclusive basis .Service and food is exceptional, staff includes-House Manager chef waiter ,2 security guards, laundress ,room steward and Gardener. The Manager and staff are always around to receive and welcome our guest with a fresh home made welcome drink. Guest are welcomed to sign their registration cards and brief info about the house ,thereafter escorted to the room by the steward. The house is private hence no walk-ins to interfere with guest stay.
    Karen Gables . – Home 8429610

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      Karen Gables . – Home 8429610

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      Cancellation policy

      Full refund

      100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

      Partial refund

      50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

      No refund

      No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

      100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
      Booking confirmed
      50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
      24 hours after booking
      No refundNo refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
      4 weeks before
      Check-in date
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      Things to know

      Check in: 10:00 Check out: 10:00
      If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

      Payment

      This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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      Smoking

      Yes, smoking allowed

      House rules

      Guest taking more than 4 rooms are allowed to have their meetings and parties if need be.

      All organized by the guest through the house manager .

      Bbq and Dinners outside the house can be organized as well.
      All happen on request .

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      Manager restrictions

      Minimum stay: 1 night

      About the owner

      Karen G.
      Calendar last updated:
      25 Jul 2023

      Years listed:
      7

      Based in:
      Kenya
      Languages spoken: English
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      Reviews

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      65 reviews
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      2
      AshesFever
      London, United Kingdom

      Hidden idyll
      Oct 2020

      This guesthouse is stunningly set, luxuriously designed and exquisitely serviced. It is completely quiet and peaceful, the food is outstanding and the rooms are incredibly comfortable. I stayed in the… More 

      9 Nov 2020

      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

      Laurianne-FR
      Freetown

      Feel like home
      May 2020

      Beautiful house on a big land, perfectly well located in Karen. The personnel is very nice, and the cook makes delicious & tasty dishes. The owner, Chris, is super friendly; always around but in … More 

      14 Jun 2020

      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

      Response from the owner
      Hi Laurianne-FR, I'm glad to see that you enjoyed your stay at Karen Gables.

      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

      mamamrembo
      Nairobi, Kenya

      Pull up your socks
      May 2020

      On a visit to The Gables in Karen with my partner, our requests when making the reservation on phone were: 1) We would like a room with a fireplace and a fire needs to be lit 2) Late check out for 1pm… More 

      26 May 2020

      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

      Peter N
      Dawlish, United Kingdom

      Lovely place
      Nov 2019

      Stop over , lovely old house ( but new ) The Dutch owner as made a lovely relaxed house to stay in wonderful grounds with swimming pool, the staff are friendly and nothing is to much trouble for them,… More 

      12 Nov 2019

      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

      ldgrhrt222

      Great place for a quick stay before safari
      Sep 2019

      This was the perfect bed and breakfast style accommodations for one night before our safari. The beautiful grounds are secured with gates and security. The staff can work around any dietary restrictio… More 

      12 Nov 2019

      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

      Review 1-5 of 65

      FAQs

      How do I find more info about the property?

      You can get in touch with Karen (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

      If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

      What if I have questions before I book?

      Send Karen (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

      How do I contact Karen (the owner)?

      Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

      If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Karen the owner's contact details or send them a message.

      What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

      Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Karen (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

      Or send Karen (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

      What is a booking request?

      When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Karen (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

      Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

      How do I know my booking is safe?

      To book this holiday home you need to pay through the Holiday Lettings website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to your holiday home when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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      How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

      Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
      Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

      You can also request a quote from Karen (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

      How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

      You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

      How do I pay for my holiday?

      Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Karen (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

      If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

      Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

      Why can't I call Karen (the owner) before booking?

      You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

      If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

      How do damage deposits work?

      In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

      Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

      How can I view and manage my booking?

      Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

      How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

      You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

      We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

      How can I retract my booking request?

      You’ll need to contact Karen (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

      How do I cancel my booking?

      Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

      How do I edit my booking?

      You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Karen (the owner) a message.

      If Karen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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      from

       $327 

      / night
      Total
      Contact owner
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