Unique bush home in Naivasha

Located in Green Park, home of the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort, our contemporary family house is nestled in 5-acres of private bush with spectacular views of Lake Naivasha and Mount Longonot and offers a unique getaway for families, friends and couples looking for a romantic escape. In the day, soak up the specatular views, peace and tranquility from the comfort of the veranda and at night, sit back and relax by a roaring fire. Our staff will be at hand to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. VDB house has an open-plan kitchen/bar top/living space with a raised fireplace and a shaded Spanish-style courtyard complete with BBQ, firepit and lounge seating. Glass sliding doors span almost the entire length of the front veranda bringing the outside 'in' with 2 of the 3 ensuite bedrooms facing the lake. There are plenty of private bush walks within the 5-acre property / adjacent family property and a sunken terrace in the garden with firepit and dining/coffee table. We have 1 tiny dog, chickens and rabbits and a number of rescue tortoises that are looked after daily. Children are most welcome to feed all the animals and collect the eggs! In the garden we also have a trampoline, swings and a sandpit. Guests can enjoy all that our 5-acre sanctuary offers plus bush walks in the adjacent family property. We can also arrange trips on the lake with prior notice. In additon to golf, the Great Rift Valley Lodge has swimming and tennis facilities plus cycling and jogging paths. The restaurant / bar has free WiFi. They also operate an Adventurer's Club for children with oriented game walks, treasure hunts and games. It is best to confirm with the hotel the timings of the various activites on offer, above. Our staff will be available throughout your stay to help with anything and everything from cooking and cleaning to lighting firepits and assisiting with the BBQ. We are only a phone call away, should you need to get hold of us. Less than 2 hours from Nairobi, Green Park is an accessible and beautiful getaway destination! Our house enjoys the privacy 5-acres affords plus the amenities the nearby Great Rift Valley Lodge offers. Naivasha town is only 20 minutes drive away down the newly tarmacked North Lake road. One can enjoy day trips around or on the lake, and excursions to the Aberdares and Lake Nakuru. There are a number of good lunch spots around Naivasha including the Ranch House Bistro, Sanctuary Farm, Carnelleys and Manera Farm (opposite Delamere petrol station). VDB house can be accessed via road and air. There is an airstrip at Green Park for private charters. It is best to travel in a private vehicle if by road. The North Lake Road is recently tarmacked. It now takes approx. 15 minutes from the end of the main Naivasha-Nakuru road up to the Great Rift Valley Lodge gates on the new tarmac. Within an hours drive from the house are: Hells Gate National Park Lake Nakuru National Park Aberdare National Park Crater Lake Game Sanctuary Elsamere Conservation Centre Ranch House Bistro Sanctuary Farm - We have drinking water straight from the kitchen tap. - The solar will manage showers comfortably at night but if the bath is used, there may be little warm water by morning! For hot water showers in the morning, please ask our staff to switch on the water heater; it will take approx. 20mins. - WiFi. - There is a basic DVD player. You will need to use the 'source' button on the TV remote to switch between the TV and DVD. - Firewood, paraffin and charcoal will all be provided. Please bring: food, alcohol, baby cots, walking boots, jumpers for the evening, tennis rackets, bicycles, board games, DVDs, music & kids toys. The lodge has a small 'corner' shop selling dried food stuffs as well as local honey, jams & organic eggs. They have also have frozen meats, a selection of dairy products but fruit & vegetables may be limited. Alcohol can be purchased just outside Green Park where there is also a new petrol station/garage. Please contact us for details. There is a basic medical clinic at Green Park open during the day. For emergencies please call Dr Peter Nicklin (based in Naivasha town) on : (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) or (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN). For members, Flying Doctors can assist with medical evacuations. In terms of security, we are on a radio network at Green Park. Tips are at your discretion.