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The Nelson cottage

Villa in Kerugoya

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Nestled in the cool highlands on the slopes of Mount Kenya, The Nelson's Cottage offers a serene escape. Experience urban comfort amidst countryside charm and indulge in refreshing mountain breezes that rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$409
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Nelson cottage

The Nelson's Cottage is a particularly neat, clean,
luxurious and charming hideout away from home.
Carefully tucked away in the cool highlands on the
slopes of Mount Kenya. (Highest Mountain in Kenya)
We provide a delicately balanced urban comfort and
convenience within a countryside setup where cool
and fresh mountain breezes fill and cool your mind,
body and soul.
We have amazing facilities under our sleeve.
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Trained pets only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Only 8 guests allowed in the villa, extra guests

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Only 8 guests allowed in the villa, extra guests
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga

What's nearby

  • Kerugoya Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kerugoya District Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kerugoya Urban Forest - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Embu College Campus - 37 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Mount Kenya National Park - 43 min drive - 19.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Waves Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rose Purple Eating Place - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roswam Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cliffneck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Desire Keg - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nelson cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nelson cottage?

As of 22 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nelson cottage on 12 Nov 2025 start from NZ$409.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Nelson cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nelson cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nelson cottage located?

Situated in Kerugoya, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Kerugoya Stadium, Kerugoya Urban Forest and Kerugoya District Hospital. Mount Kenya National Park and Kobil Embu Stadium are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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