Our Proven Pre-Launch Playbook
At Alkebulan Homes and Villas, every listing launch follows a rigorous, data-backed process to maximise revenue from day one. The project management timeline for Gigiri Garden Retreat spanned key phases from discovery to go-live, ensuring no detail was overlooked.
Discovery and Strategy
We began with an on-site walkthrough to assess the 3-bedroom villa's unique strengths: the lush garden, piano, fireplace, BBQ area, and proximity to the UN Headquarters, Village Market, and Karura Forest. Benchmarking nightly rates against local long-term 3-bed averages—Gigiri ~KES 110,000/USD 850, Kitisuru ~KES 150,000–350,000/USD 1,160–2,700, Runda similar range—and HassConsult's ~7.4% yields, we defined superior short-term targets.
Property Preparation
High-impact professional photography and styling highlight standout amenities, paired with essential amenities and a comprehensive guest manual. Safety checks and inventory audits precede any bookings, creating a "small hotel" feel that justifies premium pricing.
Listing and Channel Setup
Tailored listings go live across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and our direct site (alkebulanafrica.one), with consistent pricing and positioning across OTAs. Guesty integration handles calendar sync, automated messaging, and multi-channel distribution to eliminate double-bookings.
Revenue and Operations Automation
Dynamic pricing adjusts for UN events, school holidays, and peak seasons in Westlands–Gigiri. Automated workflows cover cleaning rotations, maintenance alerts, freeing the owner to enjoy the property when needed—something long-term leases rarely allow.
This structured approach turned Gigiri Garden Retreat from an underperforming asset into a revenue machine within weeks.
Building Trust: Three 5-Star Reviews in Months
Success isn't just financial. In its inaugural 5 months, the villa secured three 5-star Airbnb reviews praising spotless cleanliness, rapid host responses, and the serene garden retreat setting. These early endorsements boosted search rankings, enabled higher rates, and fostered repeat direct bookings—core to our values of reliability and excellence.
"Always available, extremely kind and an overall great experience." – Guest review
Guest Protection That Delivers: TRUVI in Action
Unexpected incidents happen, but our partnership with TRUVI ensured swift resolution. When a guest informed us that they accidentally broke a window, we submitted the claim against their prepayed damage protection provided by TRUVI which was approved and refunded within 72 hours, markedly faster than typical timelines of several business days once a claim is approved by many third-party damage programmes.
Owners avoid cash-flow hits, guests face no deposit disputes, and trust remains intact.
Short-Term Triumphs Over Long-Term Limits
Nairobi data underscores the shift. HassConsult reports gross rental yields for conventional long-lets in suburbs hovering around 7.4% (record highs), even after recent increases. Gigiri Garden Retreat's monthly average outperformed its prior long-term baseline, with 61% occupancy adding upside potential.
Against this backdrop, a 37% income gain signals short-term's edge for well-managed villas in supply-constrained areas.
The Alkebulan Difference
Gigiri Garden Retreat demonstrates how professional short-term management can deliver:
37% increase in monthly income versus short term rental
Flexibility to host visiting family and friends
61% occupancy rate in the inaugural 5 months
$Significantly higher revenue over the period
Growing reputation through guest reviews and direct bookings
Superior guest protection via TRUVI with 72-hour claim resolution
Most importantly, the owner achieved what the long-term rental model couldn't provide: the freedom to use their property when needed while generating superior income. This isn't just a business success—it's a lifestyle success.
Ready to transform your property? Contact us at info@alkebulanafrica.one for a free projection comparing your long-term baseline to short-term potential—backed by cases like Gigiri Garden Retreat.