Furnished apartments in Karen — Green, spacious and calm — gardens, the national park and a slower pace. Booked direct from local hosts and paid by M-Pesa.
Karen is one of Nairobi's most sought-after areas to stay — green, spacious and calm — gardens, the national park and a slower pace. A furnished short-stay apartment here gives you a kitchen, a living room and a proper base, whether for a few nights or a few months.
Book direct from the host and pay by M-Pesa on Short Stays Kenya — no platform commission on top.
Big gardens, quiet lanes and room to breathe — the family and nature choice.
Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen, the national park and Ngong Hills on the doorstep.
Slower and more private than the city centre, a drive from the buzz.
Typical nightly rates for Airbnb apartment in Karen, Nairobi. Prices vary by season, location and size.
Book with an M-Pesa STK push straight to the host. No cards, no foreign-payment friction.
We charge hosts a subscription, not a 15–20% commission — so prices stay fair.
Funds go directly to the host's till. Short Stays Kenya never holds your money.
Yes — direct to the host by M-Pesa STK push, no booking fee.
Many Karen hosts offer weekly and monthly discounts — tell us your dates for the best long-stay price.
Most Karen apartments include secure parking; each listing confirms it.
Karen suits families and calm. Our Nairobi guide compares all the areas.
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