Serene & Styled 1BR Retreat in Compound

Settle into a thoughtfully furnished one-bedroom home in Karma Residence, Sheikh Zayed. Enjoy a queen bedroom, a living-room sofa bed for a third guest, a private balcony and a well-equipped kitchen. Fibre Wi-Fi, two smart TVs and a washing machine make everyday stays easy. Explore the compound’s green paths, with shops and restaurants nearby. Self check-in and a phone-friendly house guide help you settle in, with our team nearby when you need us.

A thoughtfully furnished home, with room to settle in. 8A has a separate bedroom, a private balcony and two sofas for comfortable seating. The dining table gives you a place for meals or working on your laptop.

Sleeping arrangements
• Bedroom: one queen bed.
• Living room: a green sofa bed for a third guest.
• Sleeps up to three guests.

Kitchen and laundry
The kitchen has a hob, countertop oven, microwave, large refrigerator, kettle, blender, cookware and tableware. A washing machine is in the bathroom, with a drying rack, iron and ironing board provided.

Comfort and connectivity
Air conditioning in the bedroom and living area, electric shutters for privacy, and two smart TVs for your own streaming accounts. Fibre Wi-Fi reaches up to 30 Mbps. The included data allowance is 50 GB per week or 200 GB per month; extra data and speed upgrades are available for an additional charge.

Bathroom and balcony
The bathroom has a shower. Your private balcony has two chairs and a small table.

A little help settling in
Your phone-friendly house guide brings together arrival directions, appliance instructions, local tips and ways to contact our team. We live nearby and can help with practical questions during your stay.

Guest access
You have private use of the entire apartment and balcony, plus access to the compound’s shared paths and green spaces. The apartment is on the ground floor, with steps at the building entrance. Free, unassigned parking is available along the roads inside the compound, subject to availability.

Your neighbourhood
Set within Karma Residence, a residential compound in Sheikh Zayed, the apartment offers a relaxed base with shared green grounds for a stroll. Mazar Mall and City Walk are nearby for everyday shopping, cafés and places to eat, with grocery and meal delivery available when you would rather stay in. It is a convenient base for exploring Sheikh Zayed and the wider west Cairo area.

Free, unassigned street parking is available inside the compound. Use Entrance 2 for visitors, Uber and Careem. Approximate off-peak driving times from the house guide: City Walk and Mazar Mall 3 minutes; Hyper One 8; Mall of Arabia 10; Arkan Plaza 15; Smart Village 20; Mall of Egypt 25; Grand Egyptian Museum and Sphinx Airport 30; Pyramids 35; Zamalek 45; Cairo Airport and New Cairo 60. Traffic can substantially increase these times.

Your hosts
We are Khaled and Sarah, your hosts at OurWelcomeHome. We live nearby and work with our support team to help you settle in and answer practical questions. Your digital house guide covers the everyday details, and you can message us through Vrbo whenever you need help.

Arrival and departure Check-in is from 3pm and checkout is by noon. Ask in advance about earlier arrival or later departure; these depend on availability.

Please review before booking
• Couples where either partner is an Arab national must provide an official marriage certificate before check-in.
• Mixed-gender gatherings of unmarried guests are not permitted in the apartment.
• All overnight guests must be registered before arrival. We require each adult guest’s ID in advance for compound registration. Visitors must leave by 10pm. If you are unsure whether these requirements apply to your group, please message us before booking.

Quiet hours and house rules
Quiet hours are 5pm–10am: normal evening activity is fine, but please avoid loud music, noisy appliances and loud balcony conversations. Smoking is permitted only on the balcony, using the ashtray. No parties or events. Pets are not permitted, subject to applicable assistance-animal requirements.

Services charged separately
For stays longer than ten days, a required mid-stay clean costs USD 25 per visit; we agree access with you. Additional cleaning is also USD 25 per visit. A crib or stroller can be requested in advance for USD 5 per night per item, subject to availability. Crib sizes are 30 × 80 cm for the portable crib and 66 × 124 cm for the larger cot.

Internet
Fibre Wi-Fi reaches up to 30 Mbps; actual speeds vary. The included allowance is 50 GB per week or 200 GB per month. Internet extras: an additional 100 GB at standard speed is USD 10; the 70 Mbps / 250 GB option is USD 15; the 100 Mbps / 250 GB option is USD 20. Please request upgrades before arrival if possible.

Lost keys
A lost key or access card costs USD 50, handled through the applicable Vrbo process.

Safety and practical details
An exterior camera above the apartment door monitors the shared landing and entrance approach. There are no cameras inside the apartment. There is no smoke alarm and no carbon monoxide alarm. Power interruptions can occur; please contact us if you need help. Electricity runs on a prepaid meter, which we manage and top up before your arrival. For longer stays, we may need access to recharge it; we will contact you beforehand to arrange a suitable time. Please allow access when needed. Please keep food and drinks out of the bedrooms, switch off the A/C when you go out, and handle the furniture with care without rearranging it. Please put toilet paper and wipes in the bin beside the toilet.