✓ 100% MOSS Compliant  ·  UN Blue Zone Gigiri  ·  UNDSS Approved  ·  Nairobi's Premier Diplomatic Retreat
Nairobi · Gigiri Blue Zone · Est. 2017

Where Diplomacy
Meets Home

Handpicked residences in Nairobi's most prestigious diplomatic enclave. MOSS compliant, private, and perfectly positioned near the United Nations, Karura Forest, and the world's finest embassies.

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Eight Exceptional Properties

From spacious family residences to intimate garden cottages — all within Nairobi's coveted Gigiri diplomatic district.

Karura Forest 10m | UN/Gigiri UNDSS/MOSS Compliant
Karura Forest 10min · UN/Gigiri
★ 4.9 · New
Karura Forest 10min · UN/Gigiri

Karura Forest 10m UN Gigiri UNDSS MOSS Compliant

Ideal for families, UN staff and embassy personnel. Spacious private compound in the Gigiri Blue Zone, 7km from Nairobi CBD. Includes a stand-alone guest cottage for full privacy.

🛏 3 Bedrooms 👥 6 Guests 🌿 Private Garden
View & Book on Airbnb → MOSS COMPLIANT
UN Expats MOSS Blue Zone Karura 10m! Secure!
UN Expats | MOSS | Blue Zone | Karura 10m! Secure!
★ 4.8
Blue Zone · UN Headquarters 3km

UN Expats | MOSS | Blue Zone | Karura 10m! Secure!

Charming and rustic Horstcove Cottage, 7km from Nairobi City. Luxurious bedding, high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TV, beautiful garden with seating. Perfect for business or weekend stays.

🛏 3 Bedrooms 👥 6 Guests ☕ Breakfast Incl.
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UN BLUEZONE PERIMETER STANDALONE MOSS COMPLIANT
UN BLUEZONE PERIMETER. STANDALONE, MOSS COMPLIANT
★ 4.9
UN Blue Zone Perimeter · Standalone

UN BLUEZONE PERIMETER. STANDALONE, MOSS COMPLIANT

Open-concept design with indoor fireplace. Spacious rooms with abundant natural light. Serene outdoor space with country living feel, 500m from AAR Hospital, 1km from shopping malls.

🛏 3 Bedrooms 👥 6 Guests 🔥 Indoor Fireplace
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United Nations MOSS-Compliant. Near Karura Forest
United Nations MOSS-Compliant. Near Karura Forest
★ 4.9
Karura Forest · Garden View

United Nations MOSS-Compliant. Near Karura Forest

Full access to living areas, dining room, verandahs, kitchen, and gardens. Complimentary housekeeping. 5 minutes from Karura Forest, 10 minutes from Garden City and TRM Mall.

🛏 3 Bedrooms 👥 6 Guests 🏡 Free Housekeeping
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Karura Forest UN Gigiri Garden Cottage
Karura Forest UN Gigiri Garden Cottage
★ 4.33 · 6 Reviews
Gigiri Diplomatic District

Karura Forest UN Gigiri Garden Cottage

Serene garden cottage in Nairobi's prestigious Gigiri district. 10-minute walk to Karura Forest. Bright living area, equipped kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, secure parking, and private garden seating.

🛏 2 Bedrooms 👥 4 Guests ♿ Accessible
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MOSS compliant cottage 15 min from United Nations
MOSS compliant cottage 15 min from United Nations
★ 5.0 · 1 Review
Gigiri Diplomatic District

MOSS Compliant Cottage 15 Min from United Nations

Stand-alone guesthouse within a secure private residence. Private patio, spacious garden access, equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi. Perfect for diplomats, NGO professionals, and families.

🛏 2 Bedrooms 👥 4 Guests 🌿 Private Patio
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United Nations approved MOSS Compliant Cottage
United Nations Approved MOSS Compliant Cottage
★ 4.78 · 36 Reviews
UN Diplomatic Blue Zone · Secure Oasis

United Nations Approved MOSS Compliant Cottage

MOSS compliant & UNDSS approved 2-bedroom guest house. Professional staff, free housekeeping, manicured garden and lawn. 15 mins from UN HQ, 7km from city center. Airport transfers available.

🛏 2 Bedrooms 👥 4 Guests ✈️ Airport Transfer
View & Book on Airbnb → UNDSS APPROVED
United Nations perimeter Ideal for expatriates
United Nations Perimeter. Ideal for Expatriates
★ 5.0 · 2 Reviews
UN Perimeter · Expatriate Favourite

United Nations Perimeter. Ideal for Expatriates

A refined cottage right on the UN perimeter, thoughtfully designed for expatriates and diplomatic staff. Quiet, secure, and exquisitely private within Nairobi's most coveted residential area.

🛏 2 Bedrooms 👥 4 Guests 🔒 Gated Security
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Karura Forest 10m
Karura Forest 10m | UN/Gigiri UNDSS/MOSS Compliant
★ 4.9
Karura Forest 10min · UN/Gigiri

Karura Forest 10m | UN/Gigiri UNDSS/MOSS Compliant

Spacious private compound in the Gigiri Blue Zone. Ideal for families, UN staff, and embassy personnel.

🛏 3 Bedrooms👥 6 Guests🌿 Private Garden
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UN Expats MOSS Blue Zone
UN Expats | MOSS | Blue Zone | Karura 10m! Secure!
★ 4.8
Blue Zone · UN Headquarters 3km

UN Expats | MOSS | Blue Zone | Karura 10m! Secure!

Charming and rustic. High-speed Wi-Fi, smart TV, beautiful garden. Perfect for business or weekend stays.

🛏 3 Bedrooms👥 6 Guests☕ Breakfast Incl.
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UN BLUEZONE PERIMETER STANDALONE
UN BLUEZONE PERIMETER. STANDALONE, MOSS COMPLIANT
★ 4.9
UN Blue Zone Perimeter · Standalone

UN BLUEZONE PERIMETER. STANDALONE, MOSS COMPLIANT

Open-concept design with indoor fireplace. Abundant natural light, serene outdoor space.

🛏 3 Bedrooms👥 6 Guests🔥 Fireplace
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United Nations MOSS-Compliant Near Karura Forest
United Nations MOSS-Compliant. Near Karura Forest
★ 4.9
Karura Forest · Garden View

United Nations MOSS-Compliant. Near Karura Forest

Full access to living areas, verandahs, garden. Complimentary housekeeping. 5 min from Karura Forest.

🛏 3 Bedrooms👥 6 Guests🏡 Housekeeping
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Karura Forest UN Gigiri Garden Cottage
Karura Forest UN Gigiri Garden Cottage
★ 4.33 · 6 Reviews
Gigiri Diplomatic District

Karura Forest UN Gigiri Garden Cottage

10-minute walk to Karura Forest. Bright living area, equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, secure parking, private garden seating.

🛏 2 Bedrooms👥 4 Guests♿ Accessible
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MOSS compliant cottage 15 min from United Nations
MOSS Compliant Cottage 15 Min from United Nations
★ 5.0
Gigiri Diplomatic District

MOSS Compliant Cottage 15 Min from United Nations

Stand-alone guesthouse. Private patio, spacious garden, equipped kitchen. Perfect for diplomats and NGO professionals.

🛏 2 Bedrooms👥 4 Guests🌿 Private Patio
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United Nations approved MOSS Compliant Cottage
>United Nations Approved MOSS Compliant Cottage
★ 4.78 · 36 Reviews
UN Diplomatic Blue Zone · Secure Oasis

United Nations Approved MOSS Compliant Cottage

UNDSS approved. Free housekeeping, manicured garden. 15 mins from UN HQ. Airport transfers available.

🛏 2 Bedrooms👥 4 Guests✈️ Airport Transfer
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United Nations perimeter Ideal for expatriates
United Nations Perimeter. Ideal for Expatriates
★ 5.0 · 2 Reviews
UN Perimeter · Expatriate Favourite

United Nations Perimeter. Ideal for Expatriates

Right on the UN perimeter. Quiet, secure, and private. Thoughtfully designed for expatriates and diplomatic staff.

🛏 2 Bedrooms👥 4 Guests🔒 Gated Security
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Horstcove Living
About Horstcove Living

A Legacy of Warmth, Safety & Hospitality

With 7+ years of hosting experience and over 100 five-star reviews, Horstcove Living is Nairobi's most trusted name in diplomatic-grade short-term rentals. We are Kenya Utalii College hospitality graduates who treat every guest as we wish to be treated when we travel — with genuine care, professionalism, and warmth.

UN Blue Zone · Gigiri
100% MOSS Compliant
UNDSS Approved
24/7 Gated Security
Free Housekeeping
100% Response Rate
Tailor-made Safaris
Airport Transfers
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3km
To UN Headquarters
7km
To Nairobi CBD
10min
Walk to Karura Forest
500m
To AAR Hospital
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101+
Five‑Star Reviews
Why Horstcove

Handpicked for Those Who Expect More

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MOSS & UNDSS Certified

Every property meets the UN's stringent Minimum Operating Security Standards — the gold standard for diplomatic-grade accommodation in Nairobi.

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Karura Forest Doorstep

Wake up to the sounds of nature. Our properties are minutes from the 1,000-acre indigenous Karura Forest — Nairobi's finest green escape.

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Complimentary Housekeeping

Professional live-in staff maintain your home while preserving complete privacy. Arrive to a spotless sanctuary every time.

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Prime Diplomatic Location

Situated in Nairobi's Gigiri Blue Zone — the secure diplomatic enclave home to the UN, UNEP, Habitat, and dozens of world-class embassies.

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Full Concierge Services

Airport transfers, tailor-made safaris, car hire, and curated day trips across Kenya — all arranged through our trusted local network.

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100% Response Rate

We respond within the hour, every time. Our 7-year track record of communication excellence means you're never left waiting for an answer.

Guest Reviews

Words From Our Guests

101 reviews · 4.81 average rating across all properties

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★★★★★

Absolutely perfect. The cottage is exactly as described — peaceful, private, and impeccably maintained. As UN staff, MOSS compliance was non-negotiable, and Horstcove delivered without compromise. We'll be back.

Sarah M.
UN Staff · Nairobi
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★★★★★

Warm, welcoming hosts who thought of everything. The garden is gorgeous, the location unbeatable for anyone working near Gigiri, and the housekeeping was a lovely touch. Highest recommendation.

James K.
Embassy Official · Nairobi
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We stayed for a month on a consulting assignment. The Horstcove team arranged our airport pickup, suggested great restaurants nearby, and even organised a Maasai Mara safari. An exceptional hosting experience.

Natalie & Pierre F.
NGO Consultants · Paris
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Whether you're relocating to Nairobi, visiting on assignment, or simply looking for a peaceful diplomatic-grade retreat — we'd love to host you. Reach out and we'll respond within the hour.

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Gigiri Blue Zone, Nairobi, Kenya
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3:00 PM – Midnight · Before 10:00 AM
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