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Villa in Shela
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviewsJasmine House, Shela Village, Lamu
JingRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Our stay at this villa was nothing short of fantastic! The place has an exotic charm, with five beautifully designed bedrooms and a cozy terrace where we spent a lot of time relaxing. The service really exceeded our expectations—everything was meticulously organized, from the meals to the cleaning. The staff were professional and warm, especially the chef, who impressed us with his excellent cooking skills. The seafood was incredibly fresh and delicious, and at a much lower cost than we expected! The landlord is warm and considerate, informed us in advance about some construction noise from the surrounding area, but it didn't disrupt our stay. Additionally, just as the other guests reflected, we noticed that there are a few ants, but we know that it's very common in this region and hard to clear up them as residenting in Kenya for several years. We spent most of our time enjoying the villa's lovely garden, refreshing pool, the terrace, and the swing. It's highly recommended.
Villa in Lamu
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviewsEco-friendly House Lamu island
ViolaRating, 5 stars6 months ago
The house is a great place if you want to be away from noise and distraction. A little paradise :) it‘s around 10 min to walk to the beach (with kids of course it can take longer… 🙈) but if you are lazy you can ask bodabodas (motobikes) to pick you. The chef was amazing, really good food! So no need to go to any restaurant in Lamu town or Shela :) From the beach it is just a 5 min boat ride to Shela. We felt very safe and would always come back, asante sana!
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Villa in Shela
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsHouse Kiru
CharlesRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Had an amazing stay. The property has the best location on Manda and is so peaceful and relaxing. The staff were amazing, helpful and so friendly. The chef is great, preparing delicious and healthy meals for us and nothing was too much. Have visited Lamu many times and this place is really special.
Villa in Shela
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviewsTaqwa Villa - Lamu, Shela
RivaRating, 5 stars1 week ago
The house is beautiful, clean, well-kept and well-furnished. The card and board games and TV (I've not been in many houses in Lamu with TVs) are a thoughtful touch. I appreciated seeing the other reviews about the location and the need for porters to assist with luggage from the shore to the house. It's not a bad walk when temperatures are cooler (ie. in the early morning or evenings) but it's good to be prepared. The staff were soo helpful and gracious though including helping navigate the way to and from the house and Annette was very responsive. Overall, it was a wonderful stay. Thank you so much.
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Villa in Shela
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsAsali House
LeratoRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Nina's place is truly great. Daniel was absolutely amazing, hands on and respectful. Zungu & Margaret are humble and helpful. Thank you for a beautiful stay. Wifi doesn't reach the upstairs double room. And doesn't work on the TV, so bring board games if your luggage allows. Other than that it's a beautiful peaceful home. As a side note: Draw money too. There aren't ATMs on the island. Thank you Nina
Villa in Shela
4.63 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviewsTHE MOON HOUSES - KIWANDANI
JoeRating, 5 stars11 months ago
I actually booked this for my parents who don't have Airbnb and are notoriously picky. They absolutely loved everything, in particular the incredible food from the chef. I cannot wait to stay here myself!!
Villa in Lamu County
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviewsKinooni House: A stunning historic house restored!
PedroRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Michel, I would like to commend you for the excellent service your team provided us. From the warm welcome at check-in with refreshing drinks to the delicious natural juices and thoughtfully prepared meals throughout our stay, everything was perfect. The surprise birthday dinner for my wife was exceptional as well. Your beautiful accommodations made our experience even more memorable. Thank you for making our visit so special. We look forward to returning!
Villa in Lamu
4.5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsWhole Villa 6 bedrooms on Seafront/swimming pool
HarleenRating, 5 stars15 months ago
photos do not do the place justice the apartments are wonderful and spacious and the staff are fully hands on and happy to help with everything / anything. Host was fully responsive and helped answer any questions regardless of time and with our large group was especially accommodating when flights were delayed with flexible check in and check out and arranging all the transfers. would highly recommend to anyone with a sense of adventure and looking for a place to enjoy the sun and surroundings and just simply relax. thank you Ivor 😊
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Superhost
Villa in Shela
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviewsJasmine House, Shela Village, Lamu
JingRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Our stay at this villa was nothing short of fantastic! The place has an exotic charm, with five beautifully designed bedrooms and a cozy terrace where we spent a lot of time relaxing. The service really exceeded our expectations—everything was meticulously organized, from the meals to the cleaning. The staff were professional and warm, especially the chef, who impressed us with his excellent cooking skills. The seafood was incredibly fresh and delicious, and at a much lower cost than we expected! The landlord is warm and considerate, informed us in advance about some construction noise from the surrounding area, but it didn't disrupt our stay. Additionally, just as the other guests reflected, we noticed that there are a few ants, but we know that it's very common in this region and hard to clear up them as residenting in Kenya for several years. We spent most of our time enjoying the villa's lovely garden, refreshing pool, the terrace, and the swing. It's highly recommended.
Superhost
Villa in Shela
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsHouse Kiru
CharlesRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Had an amazing stay. The property has the best location on Manda and is so peaceful and relaxing. The staff were amazing, helpful and so friendly. The chef is great, preparing delicious and healthy meals for us and nothing was too much. Have visited Lamu many times and this place is really special.
Villa in Shela
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviewsTaqwa Villa - Lamu, Shela
RivaRating, 5 stars1 week ago
The house is beautiful, clean, well-kept and well-furnished. The card and board games and TV (I've not been in many houses in Lamu with TVs) are a thoughtful touch. I appreciated seeing the other reviews about the location and the need for porters to assist with luggage from the shore to the house. It's not a bad walk when temperatures are cooler (ie. in the early morning or evenings) but it's good to be prepared. The staff were soo helpful and gracious though including helping navigate the way to and from the house and Annette was very responsive. Overall, it was a wonderful stay. Thank you so much.
Guest favorite
Villa in Shela
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsAsali House
LeratoRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Nina's place is truly great. Daniel was absolutely amazing, hands on and respectful. Zungu & Margaret are humble and helpful. Thank you for a beautiful stay. Wifi doesn't reach the upstairs double room. And doesn't work on the TV, so bring board games if your luggage allows. Other than that it's a beautiful peaceful home. As a side note: Draw money too. There aren't ATMs on the island. Thank you Nina
Villa in Lamu County
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviewsKinooni House: A stunning historic house restored!
PedroRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Michel, I would like to commend you for the excellent service your team provided us. From the warm welcome at check-in with refreshing drinks to the delicious natural juices and thoughtfully prepared meals throughout our stay, everything was perfect. The surprise birthday dinner for my wife was exceptional as well. Your beautiful accommodations made our experience even more memorable. Thank you for making our visit so special. We look forward to returning!
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Villa in Lamu
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviewsAuthentic Swahili style villa in the heart of Lamu
ChantalRating, 5 stars1 week ago
We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful house with the incredibly helpful Jamuhuri as our host. The house is very centrally located, just a short walk from the fort in Lamu. The rooms are stunning, with beautiful bathrooms, a small pool, and a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. Lamu itself is breathtaking. The town has an authentic, laid-back charm with its narrow streets, friendly locals, and stunning coastal views. We took a boat trip, enjoyed delicious food, and fully immersed ourselves in the unique vibe of the island. This is definitely a place we’d love to return to!
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Private room in Shela
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviewsStarfish: En-suite room in a boutique villa, Shela
JulieRating, 5 stars4 weeks ago
Nice , budget friendly place if you don't mind walking. You can take a walk through the sand dunes to get to the beach. Village is like 15 min walk. Safe area. Philly was amazing, he picked us up the first day and he showed us all the shortcuts. The house is big, with different types of rooms. We had the ventilator, no A/C but we slept very well.
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Private room in Shela
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviewsPenthouse apartment in a boutique villa in Shela
NelsonRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Amani House was a great place to stay. The chef, food, caretaker, cleanliness and responsiveness were all impeccable, I highly recommend it. I will definitely stay again when in Lamu!
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