Joy on the Hill, modern house with a view

Entire home in Kampala, Uganda

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 3 baths
Rated 4.92 out of 5 stars.126 reviews
Hosted by Kathleen
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

City and valley views

Guests say the views are lovely.
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Modern, open plan 4 bedroom house with enormous deck for viewing hills of Kampala, Lake Victoria or star gazing. Ideal for families or groups with ample living space and play area for children, also lovely ambiance for a couple. Additional family pool and lounge deck recently added to provide a little oasis for relaxation.

The space
This spacious living, dining room and kitchen open up with double doors to a veranda overlooking Kampala hills and Lake Victoria. Enjoy the kitchen space with eating at the kitchen island, or the extra-long dining room table, or the seating options outside. The kitchen is fully stocked with all equipment for baking and cooking. The living room has a large L-shaped sofa and several chairs for lounging and chatting. We do not have a TV, and want to provide a relaxing and connecting space for visitors. Several artwork and furniture pieces are featured by local artists/designers at Muti Interiors with Ugandan wood and craftsmanship. The house is decorated with many plants and cacti to enhance the lush tropical feel of the equator. A children's play area is set up under the stairs with puzzles, books, games, and art supplies. We have a few kids bikes/scooters which can be used to whizz around the open areas and the veranda outside. A playset with swings, slide, and a climbing wall is outside the kitchen veranda for children to enjoy. Several trusted nannies used by our family can be contacted should you need an occasional babysitter.

A purified drinking water filtration system is provided (tap water is not drinkable in Uganda). The beds are equipped with mosquito nets for nighttime use.

This is our personal home, so please treat it with the care and love that was put into it :)

The house is located about 7-minute drive from Lubowa (on the outskirts of Kampala) with access to grocery store, pizzeria and cafe. The road is paved/tarmaked until the last 1 kilometer, which is a dirt road on a hill. There is easy to access the new highways, linking to Munyonyo Resort and Lake Victoria Serena, the airport, and Kampala city. Eco-friendly with rainwater harvest and designed for cooling during the daytime with cross-breeze and airflow. We have an eco-friendly solar water heater that provides hot water for showers. Several trusted local taxi drivers who know our house location are ready to accommodate your travel needs.

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Guest access
The entire house and pool is yours to use. If you are arriving from Entebbe Airport, or coming from Kampala, I can assist in arranging a trusted taxi driver to pick you up for easy access to the house.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

City skyline view
Lake view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.92 out of 5 stars from 126 reviews

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Where you’ll be

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Our house is located through a little village type setting, which gives a rural feel, yet being close enough to get to Kampala. The house is about a 5-7 minute drive from Lubowa where there are a few restaurants, supermarket and International School of Uganda. It is also about a 15 minute drive on the new highway to Speke Resort Munyonyo.

Meet your host

Superhost
126 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Education
I have enjoyed being a global nomad for nearly 20 years now. I'm currently teaching special education at an international school in West Africa and enjoy traveling with my 4 children, ages 25, 14, 12, 10.

Kathleen is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Daisy

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Exterior security cameras on property