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Bush Willow - dappled light in a hidden glade.
Idyllic bedsit, en-suite bathroom built around an indigenous African Bushwillow tree (Combretum Molle). Complete with chattering hoopoes, killer fire for Nairobi nights, wifi, electric fence, backup inverter & generator, two verandas, drinkable borehole water, mature garden & trees. 5min walk from the Kitengela Glass studio, the iconic Kenyan recycled glassblowers famed for their vibrant chunky artistic glass pieces. On the outskirts of Nairobi, 50min from Karen & 70min from Nairobi center.

Cape Point Mountain Getaway - Cottage
This is one of Cape Town's environmental and historic treasures. It is a candle-lit hideaway with stunning views of mountain and sea. The Cottage is completely off grid, with fresh water coming off the mountain and energy from the sun. The cottage is built from local materials - stone walls, reed ceilings, blue gum supports. There are glass doors and windows throughout the cottage. The cottage has a beautiful open-plan bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom includes a tub, a toilet and a basin.

Get Close to Nature - Bushbaby Cottage
A gorgeous 2 bedroom self contained garden cottage located in the corner of our 28 acre property situated in a Golf and Wildlife gated estate. 30 min from Kilimanjaro Airport & 45 from Arusha Town. Stunning, peaceful & secure location from which to unwind. Walk amongst wildlife & natural fauna, incredible birdlife as well as resident bushbabies which come for feeding each evening, watch polo or play a round of golf. Spectacular views of both Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru from the property.

Luxury Honeymoon Cottage/Tent Tiwi Beach Kenya....
Luxury Six by Five meter thatch covered tent for two on the Keringet Estate in Tiwi. Ocean plot with cliff top pool for sole use. An incredible place for that very special weekend. Ideal for honeymoons or just a beautiful place to escape from the noise and traffic of everyday life Favorite getaway accommodation for many embassies, consulates, and NGO's. All accommodation is spaced as not one is visible from another. Secluded, quiet and secure. Welcome to Kenya. Check our reviews.

Chic Country Cottage For Two....
Asteri cottage is an open plan, bijou and beautifully designed one bedroom cottage. Perfect for couples and honeymooners. The boutique style interior opens up to large terraces for dining and relaxation. The ensuite shower room leads out from the calming bedroom to the private plunge pool, which is 2m by 4m in size. The pool can be heated with prior request. The cottage nestles between mature olive trees in an acre of beautiful Cretan countryside and is secluded from the main house.

Heidi's Barn, Franschhoek
Situated on a small holding 5km outside Franschhoek, opposite the exquisite La Motte Wine Estate, Heidi’s Barn offers the perfect self-catering base from which to explore the Winelands. A fire pit, outdoor dining area and a large swimming pool (shared with one other cottage) are perfect for summertime relaxation while an indoor wood-burning fireplace and wooden floors throughout make for a cosy winter escape. The barn runs on mains power with solar back up for load shedding.

Luxury Sea View Cottage in Quiet Olive Grove
Enjoy the serenity of the Cretan countryside in our ocean and valley view home. The 15 sqm house, equipped with kitchennette and full bath, has picturesque views of the island Psira that you can enjoy from your private terrace. Take a 15 minute stroll through the olive groves and arrive at Tholos beach for a dip in the crisp waters of the mediterranean sea. The surrounding area is rich in ancient history, with many gorgeous beaches, gorges, and archeological sites to visit.

Klipkop High Mountain Stone Cottage
The farm's fourth cottage is built of rock between two boulders. The interior is very comfortably furnished with ceder-clad walls and ceder floors, two comfortable 3/4 beds, a fireplace, kitchenette and a bathroom clad in rock with sliding doors opening onto the landscape. The cottage faces north with a view of Sneeuberg. There is a large sliding door opening onto the patio with a retractable awning and a braai to enjoy the extraordinary views in every direction.

Stonelovers® (Heated Pool Optional) - Unit3
Settled in a stunning organic green land, contemplating an amazing sea view, spectacular cliffs, surrounded by pieces of cropland, banana plantations and vineyards, we have found what today is WOODLOVERS. Combining this dream place with our engineering, sustainability, renewable energies and permaculture background, we were pioneers in the construction of the first contemporary 100% WoodHouse in Madeira Island respecting the nature and the natural environment.

Inshallah Beach Cottage - (Beach property Diani)
Inshallah Kenya is unquestionably one of Kenya’s most charismatic & private beach front properties, located along the heart of Diani Beach. There are some places that cannot be defined by an ordinary sense of time or words; they are blessed, pure and timeless. The Beach Cottage offers a stunning location, complimented with your very own private swimming pool. The ideal place for couples, singles and friends to UNPLUG, RELAX AND RESET

El Lomito country house
At the El Lomito property, you'll be immersed in nature. We offer you the best views of El Nublo Natural Park where you can appreciate the grandeur of Roque Nublo, one of our best tourist attractions. The area offers several hiking trails and a wide range of typical Canarian cuisine. The Canarian skies offer a spectacular view of the stars that will make you feel like an astronaut without leaving the ground.

The Red House
The Red House is a charming, rustic cottage nestled in the heart of the small village of Koringberg. Surrounded by wheat farms, this retreat offers the best of countryside living - stargazing, farmland scenery, and the area’s largest swimming pool! Ideal for families or a small group of friends. Our house is not perfect, but we love it to bits, and we hope you'll enjoy it just as much as we do!
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