Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Rutsiro

Beautiful location high on a penisula where you can look out over the water and watch the fishermen paddle in and out. It is quiet, and you can sometimes hear the fishermen sing as they paddle. The facility is beautiful, with a lovely outdoor garden-patio which is amazing. The host Andi (who does not live on site) and the on-site co-host were the most helpful AirBnB hosts I have ever encountered. It is a 7 minute walk to the nearest restaraunt (at a lodge), but we typically took a taxi to more distant locations and sites. Our cohost would cheerfully call for a taxi for us in order to communicate accurately in Kinyarwanda. Eggs, fruit, toast with jam, and coffee/tea are provided. Kitchen is nice and cooking full meals is an option. The hosts can happily arrange boat trips either with a local boat operator or using Andi's super-comfortable house boat-both at a very fair price (cash only). Pre-arrival communicaton was outstanding.

We love this rustic cottage and having access to the private beach! Plus there are a few great beachside bar / restaurants within walking distance. The property staff are very friendly and helpful; they even started a fire for us on a cold night. Only tip for other guests is to bring cooking supplies (oil, salt, coffee, etc.) and toilet paper as well as bath towels, since these weren’t supplied and shops aren’t close by. 10/10 recommend. Already looking forward to the next chance to visit!

Absolutely fantastic stay at Palega Beach Inn. Staff was great including the owner, Patrick, the food was delicious, and the view is breathtaking. Possibility to use the private beach, have boat tours on the lake, visit a coffee manufacture... Warmly recommended! Just make sure to have a 4x4 car as the road is quite tough, but the reward is worth it. We didn't used it but it seems that boat pickup can be requested to Patrick.

We had such a great time here! The view is spectacular, the food is wonderful, and the tent is so, so cosy! The staff are also very helpful - they worked with us to arrange both a boat trip, and a lovely hike through the surrounding hills and villages.

Inzu Lodge was an incredible experience all around! From the scenic view of the lake, to the beautiful arrangement of the grounds and the fantastic staff, Inzu felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity! Clean, decorated nicely, well-maintained, as well as an excellent food menu—-it’s a one stop shop!

Great little hideaway close to Lake Kivu. Really nicely designed. Great food. We ended up switching from a safari tent to a cabin with its own bathroom, which was really lovely. Good opportunity to recharge between national park trips. They also helped arrange an epic boat trip for us on Lake Kivu to visit some islands. Would stay again.