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Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking – Home 8742783 House

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 15 sleeps
  • 1 night min stay

Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking – Home 8742783

  • House
  • 5 bedrooms
  • sleeps 15
  • 1 night min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking is located in the Mianzini neighborhood, a 15-minute walking distance to downtown Arusha. It is located on the slopes of the magnificent Mt. Meru with large beautiful gardens and outdoor sitting areas. The home has an outdoor fire place in the middle of large gardens and an outdoor TV/Shisha wood house. The area is largely inhabited by Masai culture people, a very peaceful and quite neighborhood.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: Bunk bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Bunk Beds
    Bedroom 4: 2 Bunk Beds
    Bedroom 5: Bunk bed
    Beds in other rooms: Twin bed
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Iron
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking

Getting around

Very fun to walk, very friendly neighbors sometime you may spot foreigners enjoying life in the village.

Interaction with guest

Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking is a private owned by a young teenage guy, Working in town as a tour/agent and around during the evening. Tho during the day his very friendly brother is always around together with their charming German Shepherd "Castro". The dog s very fun to play with in the gardens and around the house. Feel free in the house to use anything, cook or watch a movie or even drink and have a little party for yourself.

Policies

Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $50.00
Smoking
Yes, smoking allowed

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

We allow certain type of events and parties, the house is suitable for all age. We also allow outdoor camping, the house has an outdoor fire place and large gardens

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About the owner

Innocent M.
Calendar last updated:
10 Mar 2021
Years listed:
7
Based in:
Tanzania
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
3 reviews

Excellent
3
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“Wonderfull time, we felt at home! :-)”

Reviewed 25 Jun 2019

We stayed in Mazzola guest house for 2 nights but we wish we could have stayed more! We felt very confortable. The house is very clean and cosy. The beds are confortable and the environment is calm an… More

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Response from the owner Valentine, thank you for this wonderful feedback. We are pleased to know you had a comfortable stay. You made it easy and wonderful for all of us. Great experience. Welcome back guys, we hope to improve from this & stay as the best backpacking destination house in Arusha, Tanzania. Thanks Guys, I wish you all the best of everything as you explore. Cheers, Innocent

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Amazing stay in Arusha”

Reviewed 1 Nov 2018

Have been now more than a year ago to stay there, but me and my family remember with pleasure to be there. Innocent and Gideon were very friendly and helpful to manage some things in Arusha. The locat… More

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Response from the owner Amazing Frank. We are so happy that even after a year you still found time to remember the experience you & your family had here at Mazzola Safari House in Arusha, Tanzania. Thank you, we welcome you back to Arusha. Enjoy Frank. We wish you & your family a happy holiday season.

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“great stay in local neighbourhood”

Reviewed 9 Feb 2018

Mazzola is a great place to stay just North of the city centre in a local neighbourhood. Innocent is a great host. A great way to get a different view of Arusha.

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Response from the owner Thank you Ben for the wonderful review. It was good hosting you.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Innocent (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Innocent (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Innocent (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Innocent the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Innocent (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Innocent (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know my booking is safe?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Innocent (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Innocent (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Innocent (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Innocent (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Innocent (the owner) a message.

If Innocent (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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