Relocating to Kigali with a family can be a daunting task but finding the right home doesn't need to be. Sometimes one of the best options is to pack your bags and explore the city before settling into a neighborhood or home.
Short-term rentals are a great way for parents to settle into life in Kigali with their families, without rushing into purchasing a home or entering a long-term contract and Airbnb is a safe and reliable option.
Today we're featuring a beautiful and spacious family home in Gacuriro, Kigali, Rwanda. With a trampoline and plenty of space for the kids to safely run and play, 2 cribs, a library, and lots of children's toys and books available, this rental is also the perfect choice for any visitors traveling with children or a large group.
Traveling with a partner or solo? Don't worry! Single room rentals are available and you can even opt to move in to one of the quiet and private ensuite bedrooms.
The space
The space is beautifully furnished and decorated with Rwandan and East African art. During Kigali Moms and Dads' stay, we immediately felt right at home!
Each bedroom has a light, breathable net over the bed to ensure you are mosquito-free in the night. All of the rooms have big beautiful windows that let in lots of Rwandan sunshine during the day. Want to sleep in? You're welcome to! Your hosts have also made sure that each room has dark curtains that block out the sun until you're ready to rise.
We loved waking up to a nice dark room and pulling open the curtains to let in the light and start our day!
On the ground floor of our home you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, the living room, kitchen and dining room. There's also a nice library space with books to browse or read and a desk space in case you need to catch up on e-mails or work. In case you're traveling and want to lighten your load-- feel free to leave a book behind for your fellow travelers!
Guest access
You'll have shared access to the living room complete with TV and DVD player, a library with a selection of books, the kitchen (equipped with stove, microwave, oven, fridge, toaster, panini press, blender and juicer), dining room and a furnished patio, and spacious outdoor grass area with a small trampoline for kids and lots of parking in the driveway. Each bedroom in the home can be locked for privacy and each guest will be given a key to access the main house.
During our stay we whipped up quite a few meals in the open kitchen-- eggs and avocado toast for breakfast with a fresh cup of coffee and spaghetti bolognaise for dinner! Any tools a home cook would need are available!
House Manager
On the property is a wonderful house manager, Gaston, who is able to help you with any issues you have while staying at the house. He helped us bring our bags to the room and also helped us with ordering a taxi during our stay. Gaston's wife, Florence, kept the house clean and orderly!
The neighborhood
The house is walking distance to Woodlands Supermarket, Cali Fitness Gym, Brioche Cafe and Twisti Blendz Smoothies and several other Kigali favorites.
The house is a 5-10 minute drive to the MTN Centre, Blueberry Indian, J.Lynn's Cafe, Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant, Simba Supermarket, Inzora Cafe and much more.
There is 24/7 security at the house with a gate and parking in the driveway, but rest assured this location is safe. During our stay we would often go for walks or jobs around the neighborhood during the day and at night without any issues-- just smiling, curious neighbors!
Getting around
From the main road it is easy to grab a taxi or moto or Gaston can help you to call a taxi to the house if preferred.
Other things to note
There is plenty of outdoor space including a trampoline for children and a beautiful grass yard for the kids to run and play. In the house, there is a crib available along with children's toys and books!
There are mosquito nets provided in all the rooms and sheets/towels are included in the price.
Interested in booking? Check out the full details and availability on Airbnb today!
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