Millennium Heights homeowners turn lifestyle estate into rentals

A planned lifestyle estate in Harare accidentally turned residents into Airbnb operators, and the side hustle is sticking.

Vision versus reality

• WestProp Holdings planned Millennium Heights as a modern living enclave.
• Ken Sharpe did not pitch it as a rental factory.
• The shift happened without a corporate push.

Residents flipping the script

• Homeowners realized apartments could earn nightly cash.
• Airbnb listings filled gaps in Harare lodging demand.
• Living spaces quietly became revenue engines.

Grassroots hospitality vibe

• Units operate like compact boutique stays.
• Interiors feel intentional, not slapped together.
• Hosts lean hard into local hospitality energy.

Amenities raising the ceiling

• Pools, gyms, and courts are part of the roadmap.
• Green spaces add guest appeal.
• Extras help hosts stand out against rivals.

Bigger picture impact

• Shantel Magodo frames the estate as an economic spark.
• Tourism benefits from fresh places to stay.
• WestProp treats the project as an urban experiment paying off.