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Private, 1-Bed Apt Above Café w/ Fab Terrace Views

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private, 1-Bed Apt Above Café w/ Fab Terrace Views

Unwind in my fantastic 1-bedroom apartment, with private entrance & terrace with stunning views over the lush café garden and across Kigali; catch the sunrise over the golf course and Nyamirambo Valley! The apartment features colourful bohemian touches with both Moroccan and Rwandan influence. Located above Rwanda’s only Spanish tapas restaurant/bar, near most Embassies, just 5mins from the bus station, and 10mins from Kigali’s centre, the famous Mille Collines Hotel, and the Convention Centre.
The space
The main bedroom is the ideal place to sleep, read or meditate - a large, comfy wooden double bed is the centrepiece of the room, already equipped with a mosquito net, and there is a built-in wardrobe for your convenience. Washing and ironing can be done for you free of charge by the Housekeeper.

Outside the bedroom is your small but clean and well-appointed bathroom, with a toilet, sink and shower with constant hot water.

The kitchenette (cleaned daily) is well-equipped for snacks and light meals, featuring a single-ring electric stove, a kettle and a full complement of kitchen utensils, crockery and cutlery. Don’t feel like cooking? No problem - room service is available from the highly-acclaimed tapas restaurant below, or just walk downstairs and enjoy your food served in the unique restaurant garden (with full WiFi access).

The lounge is bathed in natural light, and features a metal-framed lounger (which converts into a second bed, complete with mosquito net) and a soft, comfortable sofa. There is a wooden desk/workstation, from which you can look out across the city to the green hills in the distance - a quiet and inspirational place to work or be creative. The room has been subtly decorated with local crafts.

Whatever the weather, you can enter the covered terrace from the lounge through the French windows, where you can find outdoor seating and local potted plants, making this a really special place to people-watch the café’s customers in the garden below, or look out over the city at the distant green hills.
Guest access
You will be able to access all the private areas of the apartment, along with the shared garden.
Other things to note
This really is a fantastic place to stay; conveniently-located for most of Kigali’s attractions, but still private and cosy. Because we’re not on a main road, things can be peaceful, although the restaurant below can get busier in the evenings, giving the place some ‘life’. And this is Kigali - so like everywhere else, the internet is strong but drops out occasionally, and there’s the occasional short power cut! But from the moment of your friendly welcome to the moment you (reluctantly) have to leave, it’s the little touches here that will have you planning to come back soon.

The house is in a great location, very quiet but just 5 minutes away from the bus station with buses that go to town and all directions, the famous Umubano hotel, Embassies, restaurants and nice walks across the valley and golf course.

Property manager

Ian Sheppard

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 neighborhood

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Kigali, Kigali City

What's nearby

  • Kigali Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • University of Kigali - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kigali Heights - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • BK Arena - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Keza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Inzora Rooftop Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪360° Degrees Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mocha Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kivu Noir Café - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, 1-Bed Apt Above Café w/ Fab Terrace Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, 1-Bed Apt Above Café w/ Fab Terrace Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, 1-Bed Apt Above Café w/ Fab Terrace Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, 1-Bed Apt Above Café w/ Fab Terrace Views located?

Situated in Kigali, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Ivuka Arts Kigali and Inema Art Center. University of Kigali and Kigali Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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