Title: Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. ![1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets - Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. (Naivasha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107550000/107547900/107547851/b9d3d983.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. 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(Naivasha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107550000/107547900/107547851/6a8d7fd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Rose Cottage, a family-run property near Lake Naivasha, offers an authentic retreat amidst a 450-acre private game sanctuary. Explore the surrounding volcanic landscape and enjoy activities on land or water with helpful local hosts who can plan your trips. Unwind in the sprawling terrace with beautiful outdoor chill areas overlooking the Magnificent Sanctuary. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. 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 Mabati 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On the waterfront ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107550000/107547900/107547844/66a03397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room. 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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; ### Pets Pets allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 Onsite 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 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 ### Property is also known as 94c63956-80fd-4c62-b4e7-f802dbe707a1 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-0.79133%2C36.41369&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xCmhfw-FAhppGl44stY1GMV0row=) 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 - ‪Rocky Resort - ‬11 min drive - ‪Sopa Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mother's Kitchen Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪Leyian Grills - ‬15 min drive - ‪Pyramid Restaurant - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake.? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake.? ### What time is check-out at Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake.? ### Where is Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming 1-bedroom cottage on Lake Naivasha with private garden and wildlife views on the lake. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. Sep 16, 2025 #### I LOVE Sanctuary Farm This is an amazing place to decompress from a more hectic travel schedule. ##### Lisa S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joris N. Apr 22, 2025 #### We had a great stay It was nice staying in the Rose cottage with the children camping in the tent. Beautiful scenery and very relaxing. ##### Joris N. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. Feb 18, 2025 #### Fabulous time at Sanctuary Farm Such a truly special place. Rose Cottage was perfect ##### Lisa M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### AmandaG Apr 28, 2025 #### Great spit We only stayed one night at Sanctuary Farm but really enjoyed it. Rose Cottage was lovely and very comfortable, Dinner and breakfast were delicious and plentiful, and our after-dinner game drive was much better than expected - we saw hippos, giraffe, hyenas, bush babies etc - fantastic! Highly recommend ##### AmandaG This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melina Mar 18, 2025 #### Amazing We loved everything about our stay at the Rose cottage: the amazing location, the serene atmosphere. The cottage itself provided everything we needed and was spotless. Only downside: it was hard to leave!!! ##### Melina This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Apr 1, 2025 #### A Perfect Family Getaway at Sanctuary Farm Naivasha Sanctuary Farm Naivasha – Rose Cottage is an absolute gem! A huge thank you for a wonderful weekend in this idyllic setting. The cottage was charming, well-maintained, and perfect for a relaxing stay with children. There was plenty of space for them to run around and enjoy nature, and seeing wildlife up close was a truly magical experience. The staff was incredibly accommodating and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The restaurant was fantastic, serving absolutely delicious food, and the stable staff were so kind and professional, making the experience even more special. We truly appreciated the tranquility, the stunning surroundings, and the family-friendly atmosphere. We’re already looking forward to our next visit! ##### Linda This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### MatildaC Dec 14, 2024 #### 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. ##### MatildaC This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 5, 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!! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### AdamC Aug 10, 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. ##### AdamC ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Slave Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Slave-Lake-Hotels.d10626.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Salt Lick Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Taita-Hills-Hotels-Salt-Lick-Safari-Lodge.h1737570.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn & Suites Saint John](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-John-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-Saint-John.h1829053.Hotel-Information) > > [Americana Waterpark Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Americana-Waterpark-Resort-And-Spa.h918753.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Pearson-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aYYZ-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Jamliz Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Mwingi-Hotels-JAMLIZ-HOTEL.h48214087.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Saint John Harbour Side by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-John-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Saint-John-Harbour-Side.h1217743.Hotel-Information) > > [MarriottHotelsResorts Hotels in Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Marriott-Hotels-Resorts.0-0-d178294--bMarriottHotelsResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Fairmont Mara Safari Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fairmont-Mara-Safari-Club.h1544563.Hotel-Information) > > [Kibo Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Amboseli-Hotels-Kibo-Safari-Camp.h14826564.Hotel-Information) > > [Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Amboseli-Hotels-Amboseli-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h978634.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Downtown Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Montreal-Montreal-Hotels.0-n6058201-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels.d178315.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-Hato-Hotels-Playa-Blanca-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h967117.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Crypto.com Arena](https://www.expedia.ca/Cryptocom-Arena-Hotels.0-l6068481-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Montego Bay (MBJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/mbj/winnipeg-to-montego-bay) > > [Flights from North Syracuse (SYR) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/syr/mia/syracuse-to-miami) > > [Flights from Regina (YQR) to Lloydminster (YLL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqr/yll/regina-to-lloydminster) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Chongqing (CKG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/ckg/vancouver-to-chongqing) > > [Flights from Waterloo (ALO) to New York (JFK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/alo/jfk/waterloo-to-new-york) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mco/toronto-to-orlando) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ist/toronto-to-istanbul) > > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to TYO-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/tyo/toronto-to-tokyo) > > [British Airways](https://www.expedia.ca/British-Airways-Flights.cBA.Travel-Guide-Airlines) ### Cars ### Packages