For many Nigerians, booking an apartment (especially short lets) has now been seen as more or less a gamble.
Scrolling through endless listings, finding a place that looks decent, and hoping the images online are not just fallacies. Only for you to realise you’ve paid for the worst amenities and a bad experience after seeing it physically. What you get is are unstable power supply, no access to Wi-Fi, and poor maintenance. Thus, it brings the uneasy feeling that you’re “just another guest passing through.”
This has always been the standard of operation for a long time. A culture built around rooms and not the experience.
In all of these, Bulvds, a housing and hospitality brand with apartments in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, is here to change that narrative.
They want you to tell a story that captures what the real experience actually feels like. It shouldn’t be just a bed to crash in, but a space that carries warmth, safety, and belonging. A true home away from home.
“Honestly, Bulvds was born out of the need to eliminate frustration and create a perfect structure,” says Simeon Mba, Bulvds’ founder.
“Finding a place to rent or stay, especially in developing systems, often feels like chaos: no structure, scattered listings, and zero trust. I saw how much time and money people wasted just trying to find a decent space. In short, Bulvds was inspired by the belief that where we live, stay, or explore shouldn’t be so complicated. It should be simple, transparent, and rewarding for everyone involved.”
The idea, he said, came from being on both sides of the experience.
“I remember getting a place that looked perfect online. The pictures were clean, the host sounded professional, but when I got there, it was nothing like what I expected. No refund, obviously,” he recalled. “That moment stayed with me. It made me realise that comfort isn’t just in available options, it’s in trust as well. And in Nigeria, finding a system you can actually trust is harder than it should be.”
It’s part of what prompted the birth of Bulvds and the initiative of not just stopping after confirming bookings and payments, because having a wonderful stay is the maximum priority. Bulvds wants to hear its clients say, “I had the best time at Bulvds and I’m definitely going back!”
Trust, he explained, is the heartbeat of the Bulvds’ experience. The goal was never just about listing apartments but about creating comfort built on truth and reliability.
“The bigger picture for Bulvds has always been beyond renting,” he said. “We’re building a lifestyle around finding and feeling at home, whether it’s for a night, a month, or a lifetime. Today, Bulvds helps people discover and rate experiences, but those ratings and experiences are more than reviews; they’re data about comfort, trust, and livability. And we plan to use that data to make longer-term renting smarter and easier, and eventually even extend into ownership. Because home is home, whether you rent it or own it.”
Bulvds model doesn’t stop at helping people find a space. Each apartment listed on Bulvds is carefully managed, ensuring transparency from the moment you click the book button to the moment you check out.
“We’re not chasing listings,” Simeon Mba said. “We’re chasing better living experiences. Every stay teaches us how to make the next one more comfortable. Every review, every host interaction helps us understand what comfort truly means for different people.”
Bulvds understands that comfort is not luxury, it’s basic. For this reason, the platform curates Homes designed for real living, where you have access to cosy sofas, working appliances, reliable power supply, and smart security. It’s the kind of detail that makes a place yours, even if it’s just for a few nights. Whether you’re in Abuja for business, Lagos for a weekend getaway, or Port Harcourt for a family visit, Bulvds makes sure the transition between “home” and “away” is seamless. Get to experience why Nigerians are calling Bulvds their second home by booking your next stay with them.
So far, that pursuit has been paying off.
“The feedback has been incredible,” he added. “Most users talk about how smooth and reliable the whole experience feels from discovery to check out. Some even describe it as the best experience they’ve ever had. At this point, I honestly suspect a few are gatekeeping it, and I can’t blame them. When you find something that truly works, you hold it close.”
Bulvds represents a new phase in Nigeria’s rental culture, a phase where transparency, trust, and technology combine to make comfort a given, not a gamble.
The rise of seamless rentals isn’t just about how convenient it is; it’s about redefining what short stays mean for a generation that moves constantly but still craves comfort, trust, and a sense of belonging.
With Bulvds, Nigerians finally get what they’ve always deserved: spaces that welcome, comfort that endures, and memories that travel with you long after checkout.
For updates on new listings and real stories from guests who’ve experienced a stay feels like home, follow @Bulvds on socials.
For Bulvds, Home isn’t just where you live. It’s how you feel!
