Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake.

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4538.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor barbecue
Deck or patio

Explore the area

Naivasha, Nakuru County

Place, Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Lake Naivasha
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Hell's Gate National Park
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Rose Cottage is a one-bedroom hideaway surrounded by gardens and wildlife. Ideal for couples, it offers a cozy lounge, kitchen, and private outdoor seating. With wildlife grazing nearby, lake views, and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s a perfect retreat for guests seeking relaxation and connection to nature in Naivasha.

We are a family-run conservancy and live on the farm, so one of us will always be around to help out. We share our phone number during check-in, and guests are welcome to call or send a message at any point of their stay with us.

Sanctuary Farm is located on the shores of Lake Naivasha, in the heart of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Guests can explore:
🌊 Lake Naivasha — enjoy boat rides, birdwatching, and hippo sightings just minutes away
🦓 Sanctuary Farm Conservancy — zebras, giraffes, antelope, and more roam freely across 450 acres
🍴 Kijiko Restaurant — our on-site farm-to-table dining experience, serving fresh, seasonal meals made from locally sourced ingredients
🛶 Nearby activities — horseback safaris, night game drives, cycling, and more, all available to book at Sanctuary Farm
🌋 Hell’s Gate National Park (5-minute drive) — dramatic cliffs, gorges, hot springs, and cycling among wildlife
🏞️ Crescent Island (5-minute boat ride) — a walking safari where you can stroll alongside giraffes and gazelles
🗻 Mount Longonot (30-minute drive) — hike an extinct volcano with panoramic Rift Valley views

Guests enjoy full access to:
🏠 The entire House
🦓 The 450-acre private wildlife conservancy (daytime only; no walking at night due to hippos)
🚤 Lake Naivasha’s shoreline, just a 5-minute walk away with boat rides available

Bedroom: 1 double bed with en-suite bathroom (2 additional single beds available for groups up to 4)
Kitchenette with light cooking facilities
Private garden with outdoor seating and fire pit
Lounge area

The easiest way to reach the Rose Cottage is by car. Taxis and boda bodas (motorbike taxis) are available locally for shorter trips, but we recommend private transport for comfort and convenience.

By Booking our accommodations you automatically get free access to our 400 acre wildlife conservancy. (usually1000 KES per person)

Please note that this is a family-run farm, not a hotel; we ask you to treat the house and grounds with respect.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks available at on-site restaurant, Kijiko.

Beware of wild animals especially at night!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Neighborhood quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10PM-8AM;

Parties / events, lack of decorum and disruptive noise will not be tolerated;

If the neighbors are disturbed, Kijiko Holdings reserves the right to ask the tenant to vacate the premises with no refund;

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Naivasha

Located in Naivasha, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Longonot Satellite Earth Station is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate.

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Naivasha, Nakuru County

What's nearby

Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lake Naivasha - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 20 min drive - 13.9 km
Hell's Gate National Park - 20 min drive - 14.3 km
Olkaria Natural Health Spa - 32 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pyramid Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Leyian Grills - ‬15 min drive
‪Palling Point - ‬15 min drive
‪Party Island Lounge - ‬9 min drive
‪Sopa Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake.?

As of 4 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. on 29 Sept, 2026 start from S$246, 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.

How much is parking at Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Naivasha and Naivasha District Hospital. Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute and Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Peaceful retreat in nature

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rose cottage on the sanctuary farm. It was wonderful to be so close to the animals and the bed was very comfortable. The only downside was the on-site restaurant. The food was good, but it was far too expensive for what it was, with a glass of wine costing almost double what one would pay in other nearby restaurants. It was also indicated that we should book in advance and the set menu was the only option. In fact, we saw others were ordering from the menu and we would have preferred to do this if we had known.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Mar, 2025

Lovely stay at Sanctuary Farm

We really loved our stay at Rose Cottage. It was a comfy, nicely laid out space. Felix was really responsive when we needed anything. The restaurant was great! Only minor suggestions: having someone greet us or check in with us when we arrived would've helped us orient ourselves a bit more quickly, but we certainly managed. For example, we didn't realize that we could be at the restaurant past 6:45--we thought that was when we had to leave by because of the hippos. We found out on our second night that we'd get a lift back! Again, very small things to mention and they didn't adversely impact our stay or our impressions! Thank you again for everything!!

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10/10 Excellent

AdamC

10 Aug, 2024

Rose Cottage Review

Positives: Beautiful setup with all that was needed in the kitchen to cook. Nice Views and great property to relax in. Beds were comfy and the house was very clean. Negatives/Improvement: More detailed map to help with exploring the property would be nice, more detailed list of what is available in the kitchen to know what can be cooked. Safe was not useable upon arrival and despite reporting to mgmt, housekeeping never fixed it. Binoculars were left behind at checkout but instead of being notified by mgmt via housekeeping, they just set them on the table and moved on to another house. Thankfully we returned to locate them.

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