Holiday rentals with a fire pit in Uganda

We came with three kids and were a bit nervous about being off the beaten path — but this place turned out to be a gem. The garden is like a wonderland, the house is well-equipped (we cooked pancakes in the morning!), and everyone — especially Arali and Brenda the caretakers — made sure we were safe and comfortable. The rooms are charmingly rustic, though you should know that there’s no hot water on demand. You can ask for it to be heated, but we actually ended up enjoying the cool morning rinse — it woke us up better than coffee. :) There’s currently no direct way to reach the lake, which was a small letdown for our kids. But with all the other experiences — the theatre night with Rayka, the drumming, the monkeys — they didn’t even remember this by the end! Its a very unique place - go check it out!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful house! The location is fantastic, with a stunning view of the Nile. The staff from Sole Hope were extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. The house itself was absolutely charming and very spacious — ideal for our family with three teenagers. We truly enjoyed our time there and would love to come back!

My family and I had a great stay at the cottage. My 18 month old had space and play... run and even a swing. We enjoyed the silence ... a great gateway from city life. The view of lake Victoria was amazing...( a true gem )

This was a very nice place, quiet and relaxing. It has a great garden for someone who loves nature.I spent a great deal of my time sitting outside enjoying the cool breeze and a nice view . Inside was very homely. Comfortable seats, nice dining area, Clean bathrooms and sizable kitchen. If you love playing piano as I do, this is the place. I will definitely return here.

Great place with a great host. Will definitely visit again.

I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Two young kids loved it. It was peaceful and relaxing. Grace, Sarah, and Ziva were all so kind and friendly and they took really good care of us. It was much more like visiting friends than staying at just another nice place.

Jojo is a very warm and welcoming host. Her place was easy to find and she greeted us when we arrived. She also lives in the house and she made us a delicious breakfast in the mornings which filled us up for the whole day. She has a beautiful garden which we enjoyed sitting in and picking gooseberries from. She even sent my friend home with some flower seeds. Overall, a comfortable, quiet and welcoming place if you want to feel right at home in Fort Portal!

Among all the apartments I have ever stayed in, I can proudly say that this one was the best, cozy and had almost everything a real home needs. I’d definitely recommend her apartments to anyone. It’s near town and transport is very cheap 😊.

This apartment was absolutely lovely! Beautifully decorated and very clean, perfect for our family of 5. We enjoyed walking to Cafe Javas and all the stores at Forest Mall. The area was quiet and peaceful and we felt safe. The hosts were incredibly kind and accommodating, allowing us flexibility at check-in and check-out while we were getting our transport sorted. We will definitely be staying here every time we come to Kampala!

At Elizabeth’s apartment you’re gonna find a home away from yours. Security first off is great; with a day watch person and a night security team. The perimeter wall surrounding the premises appears top notch too. I personally never once worried for my safety, unlike previous times I’ve lived elsewhere in Kampala. The road close by is being used as a detour by several suburb residents, so expect a little noise during rush hour times. Besides that little noise there is pure serenity in house and outside, in the gardens south of the premises. The staff is ever attentive, so helpful, always smiling regardless time of the day, and most importantly so respectful. Even on cleaning days they worked on our schedule and never intruded in our space. The a/c was a little hard to work initially, but Elizabeth gave us instructions and it was smooth sailing afterwards. Observe the solar energy guidelines provided in the apartment and use the power meaningfully. Overall, this is a place i came to love and call home. Everything is as advertised, except that neon shower: that’s way better in reality than in the pictures. I would definitely recommend and also stay here again when in Kampala. Thank you Elizabeth.

Wir waren mit unseren zwei Kindern bei Manuella! Wir fühlten uns sehr Willkommen und alle Mitarbeiter:innen waren äusserst zuvorkommend und einfühlsam! Manuella hat immer sehr rasch geantwortet und war da für all unsere Anliegen. Der Garten war unglaublich schön! Vielen Dank für Alles!

My partner and I have been coming to Uganda for long stays over the last few years, and this was most wonderful and authentic Airbnb experience so far. JPs stylish cabin is nestled inside a community that feels very peaceful, surrounded by nature and with a wonderful view of the Rwenzori mountains. yet you can get to the city of Fort Portal in a 15-20 minute boda or car ride. Meeting JP was also one of the highlights of this stay. He is very warm, friendly and great to chat to. He is very responsive and quickly available. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and pleasant. When we informed JP we would be working remotely in the cabin during our 2 week stay he quickly installed a WiFi router and upgraded the solar electricity installation to accommodate us. Highly recommend booking this place during your visit to Fort Portal for a truly pleasant and unique stay!

Patrick is an amazing host, the place is nice mostly waking up to the amazing view of the calm Nile river, birds chirping and monkeys all over the trees was such a great experience. The only challenge was the endless power issues we experienced for the two nights and maybe lack of a screen indoors for some aesthetic and entertainment! On top of that, furniture needs a little upgrade, it’s old and some is actually broken! In general, the stay was fair!

my second trip to this magic place. Very warm and helpfull host family. Seems allways to be summer-time at this location 😀 Take a walk in the hills, go for a swimm in the crocodile-free lake. Canoing, so many options… Oluf from Denmark