[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Nelson cottage Villa in Kerugoya ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/13efb9a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/8027c6bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/01698c15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/8a68a2af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/04974d5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89408000/89407928/d1a17d4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable three bedroom Airbnb house available at Gakwegori Embu Embu - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Microwave CA $82 CA $110 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=89407928&PinnedHotelID=89407928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78130000/78128600/78128507/5ffada6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Njega Holiday and Vacation Homes, Safe, Quiet and Serene. 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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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-0.496514,37.28148&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bb_BgppbF%3FO%3FM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40M%40OBO%40OBM%40OBOBMBODMBOBMDODMDMDMDODMDMFMDMFMFMFKFMFMHKFMHKFKHMHKHKHKHKJKHIJKHIJKJIHIJILIJIJIJGLIJILGJGLGLGJGLGLELGLENGLELELCNELELCNELCNCNCLCNCNALCNANANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNBLDNBLDLDNBLDLDLFLDLFLDLFLFLFLFJFLFJHLHJFJHJHJHJHJHJHJJHHJJHHHJJJHJHJHJFLHJHJFLFJHLFLFJFLDLFLDLFLDLDNDLDLDLBNDLBNDLBNBL%40NBNBL%40N%40NBN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FLANAN%3FNANCLANANCNCLANCNCLENCLENCLELELENELELGLELGLELGLGLGJILGLGJILIJGJIJIJIJKJIJIJKHIJKHKHKHKJKHKHKFKHMFKHMFKFMFMHMDMFMFMDMFMDMDMDODMBMDODMBOBMBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOAMAOCOCMCOCOCMCOCMEMEOCMEMEMEOEMGMEMGMGKEMIMGKGMGKIMGKIKGKIMIKKIIKIKIIKKIIKKKIKIKIKIKIKGKIMGKIMGMGKGMGMGMEMGMEMEMEMEOEMEMEMCOCMEOCMCOCOAMCOAOCOAMAOAO%3FOAOAM%3FO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4xHcEmEuzw4CUesdhs_TU9lO6S0=) 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 - ‪Roswam Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪Rose Purple Eating Place - ‬10 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 20 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Nelson cottage? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nelson cottage on Oct 7, 2025 start from CA $244.51, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Kerugoya-Hotels-The-Nelson-Cottage.h76781254.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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? > Check-out 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 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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