Tiny holidaying: The little houses raking big money

Cozy Retreats Karen proprietor Hyline Odero at 136 Tree Lane, Karen, Nairobi, photographed on November 28, 2025.

Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation Media Group

When most people picture a holiday, they imagine big resorts, wide beaches, sprawling views, and endless buffet tables.

But there is a new trend taking shape across the country which shrinks the holiday experience into pocket-sized cabins whose biggest plans involve enjoying a nice cup of something steamy on a tiny veranda, as the birds do all the talking. This trend is all about charm and coziness rather than grandeur.

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