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Villa in Vilankulos
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviewsVillaFour@Tsai-Tsai
We had an incredible stay at Tsai Tsai in Vilanculos ! Villa 4 was absolutely perfect, spacious, beautifully designed, and extremely comfortable. However, once we moved into Villa 1, it was like stepping into a completely unreal experience. Everything about Villa 1 exceeded our expectations in ways we couldn’t have imagined. I would invest every single penny into staying in Villa 1 again, even if it’s pricier, because it’s worth every cent for the unforgettable luxury and views. That said, Villa 4 was still great, but Villa 1 is truly on another level!
Villa in Grand Baie
5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsSpacious Pool Villa for Large Groups by the sea
We had a great time, everyone was very welcoming and responsive. Thank you so much for a lovely holiday. The house has all the charm we expect. Thanks to Mathilde, Martin and Anouk for taking good care of us.
Villa in Grand Baie
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviewsBalinese Bliss - Private Pool - Outdoor Shower
Super nice, spacious villa with a nice garden and pool. Due to the location, you need a rental car or always a taxi, but we knew beforehand. It was really worth the price and with Catherine you have the perfect support for all the questions up to the purchase of a property.
Villa in Pereybere
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsRomantic Private Villa, Garden & Pool -Beach 500m
Personal check-in with lots of good tips for everything you could ever need. Pretty, the Housclean, is super friendly and helpful. You are completely private and it's very quiet. I would go here again and again.
Villa in Grand Baie
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviewsCosy Private Pool Villa Marbella1 - Fast WIFI -3BR
We had a great stay at Irfans house. The pool is nice to cool down and relax. The communication was super easy and helpful. We totally recommend staying at this house!
Villa in Grand Baie
5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsModern Spacious Villa with Pool & BBQ in Pereybere
The very spacious, comfortable and very well arranged villa met all our expectations for a peaceful family holiday. It is located in a quiet environment set back from the entertainment of the coast and yet very close to the waterfront on foot. All the restaurants in Pereybere are reached by foot along the coastal road. Proximity to beaches as well. Special mention for the beautiful and large pool always at good temperature to be able to swim at any time of the day. Thanks to Khemal for her warm and very professional welcome. Florence, Didier and the boys.
Villa in Calodyne
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviewsVery large peaceful villa garden facing the lagoon
Wow! We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful and loved family home, the setting is amazing, the dogs, the tortoises, the pool area, the feel, it’s all so lovely and comfortable, the staff too are amazing, Vimen helped us with so much and brought us fruits to eat, the ladies were also helpful and there is a Cook 3 times a week who is happy to cook for you, Patricia was just so nice to communicate with, a wonderful host who cares about her guests, we would recommend this home to all that want to experience a luxurious but comfortable Mauritian home and we will visit again in the future I’m sure, we will also recommend to friends and family. Thankyou for sharing your amazing home with us ❤️🏡
Villa in Watamu
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsVolandrella House-exclusive access to Watamu Beach
This may well be the most beautiful air bnb we’ve stayed at in Kenya. It was better than the pictures! The house helpers also made the stay so easy and peaceful. Thank you so much to Elyson and the team. We’ll be back!
Luxury villa rentals
Villa in Cap Malheureux
5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsCORAL VILLA
A wonderful stay. The villa has spectacular views to the north and the layout for indoor/outdoor relaxation is fantastic. A lovely pool that gets north sun so is warm even in Mauritius 'winters'. Daily cleans from Pooga worked well - I was alone so never availed myself of any of her cooking which I gather is also an option. The place is near 'everything' - the best restaurant in the country is 20 mins away and there are tons of options 5-15 mins away. Groceries are as little as 5 mins away, 12 tops. Nice spa is also only 5 minutes away. Sunsets are glorious every night. Looking forward to another visit!
Villa in Jambiani
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsBeach Solymar Villa 1
Denisa and Calin’s house is a great option at beautiful Jambiani beach. The house is very spacious with ample outside area for sunbathing or just relaxing in the shade. The pool is huge and just in front of the sea. The rooms are comfortable and large, fitting well 8 people. The location is great near plenty of nice restaurants. Abdul and his team make sure you are well treated and have everything you need to enjoy your stay. There two small issues: electricity in Zanzibar is not 100% reliable, so sometimes the air conditioning are not strong - the house has a generator that helps to offset this problem; and you cannot cook yourself. They do, however, prepare anything you need if you pay extra according to the food menu available. If I'm lucky enough to visit Zanzibar, I will definitely be back to this place.
Villa in Ponta Mamoli
5 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsAloha 10 I 4Bed Villa with Stunning Sea View Pool
Our stay at Aloha was absolutely exceptional! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The host was incredibly helpful and responsive, ensuring that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The accommodation itself was spotless and spacious, truly a home away from home. The daily cleaning staff were friendly, professional, and respectful of our privacy, making us feel completely at ease. The space was not only clean but also well-maintained and thoughtfully equipped, providing the perfect environment for a relaxing getaway. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely return in the future. Highly recommended!
Villa in Mombasa
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 51 reviewsLuxury 7 Bedroom Self-Catered Beachfront Villa
A great stay for a large family group. Cleanliness was excellent and staff service was just amazing! Pool was lovely and grounds closer to beach provided excellent place to spend time on hot afternoons. Great to have beach on access all the time. Only slight wish would be that it was less rocky in some parts - but that did not take away from the property.
Villa in Hartbeespoort
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsExclusive Luxury Villa Pecanwood Golf Estate
Our stay was amazing Great facilities for a large family or group of people. Very comfortable, lots of lounging options inside and out fantastic garden and amazing view of the dam. Overall....I great place and host ! Thank You
Villa in Diani Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewsVilla E'mocean
Villa E’mocean is a beautiful villa in Diani Beach. Wonderfully serviced by an amazing chef and wonderful staff. secluded at the end of Diani Beach but close enough to a number of bars and restaurants. The villa itself is beautifully furnished with 5 wonderful spacious en-suite bathrooms, all of which are equally comfortable. The pool is lovely to soend time arohnd in the mornings as the chef prepares lunch from the amazing locally sourced seafood. Highly recommend staying there
Villa in Kilifi
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviewsAraliya House -Stunning Ocean Facing Villa
Amazing stay! Gorgeous spot on the ocean with lovely grounds. The pool was large and great for relaxing. There were trees and flowers, all beautiful and nicely taken care of. The staff was more than accommodating and the chef was AMAZING. Loved our stay.
Villa in Eden Island, Seychelles
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviewsBeautiful 4 BR Home with pool and Stunning views
Thank you so much to Michaela and Andrew for the best stay in the most beautiful villa. It felt like we were living in a postcard! The pictures are exactly what it looks like and the sea view is just beyond beautiful. We absolutely loved Eden Island! It felt so safe and secure and a great place to base yourselves to explore the rest of the island and Seychelles. The boat trip to cerf island was one of our favourites! The hosts were SO amazing - I asked many questions before we came and nothing was ever too much. They always responded quickly and gave so many recommendations in such great detail, many of which we did - so thank you both so much! They were also soo kind in letting us have a later check out so our baby could have a nap. As I said their communication was amazing - we had a little issue with the WiFi and TV on the first day and they sorted it immediately. We all had the best holiday of our lives and would definitely come back and stay in this villa! Just amazing, thank you
Villa rentals with a pool
Villa in Saint Pierre
5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviewsVilla with pool - Saint Pierre - from 2 to 6 pers.
Very nice house, well equipped. Bedding is comfortable (significant detail when you spend 15 days). Located in a green and relaxing setting. The hosts are welcoming and very kind, present when needed.
Villa in Kijambani
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviewsVilla Chunga Changa, Matemwe-Muyuni
I really enjoyed my time at this Airbnb. The place was super clean, and they made sure to clean thoroughly every day, which was so nice. Breakfast was always fresh, delicious, and right on time – a perfect way to start the day. What really stood out was their kindness and attention to detail: we had to check out at 5:00 AM to go on a safari, and they still prepared a takeaway breakfast for us. That was such a thoughtful gesture! I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone.
Villa in Nosy Be
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsVilla Sambatra - Pool - Private Dock Sea Access
We had a very nice week with the family the Villa is very welcoming. It feels like home. Thanks to Stéphane for hosting us. Thank you to the on-site staff Raissa Francine and Fransisco for allowing us to have an extremely pleasant stay with excellent cuisine with special mention for desserts and impeccable housekeeping. The description of the villa is compliant. the place is idyllic.
Villa in Grand Baie
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviewsCheerful 3-bedroom villa with pool
Was very happy and very calm hier. Rajesh a very good host. Best Regards Peerun and family
Villa in Flic en Flac
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsThe Light Villa (2 Bedrooms)
Fantastic hosts. We stayed at the villa for 3 months Rishi and Nandini were very helpful with everything and quickly became good friends. When we arrived it was late evening and they welcomed us with a great meal as a welcome gift. We loved our time there, we will use them again and can recommend them to anyone. They showed us places in Mauritius we would never have found by ourselves and ensured we had a fabulous trip. They take good care of the villa and ensure it's kept in tip-top condition. The beautiful pool has a water fountain and lights for the evening. There is a good-sized tv on the wall. Well lit inside and out. The kitchen is well equipped with utensils, pans, bowls etc. Air conditioning is in all bedrooms and there is a big fan in the living room. Very good security system on the doors and windows. It's a very nice and comfortable place to stay, easy to live in. You couldn't wish for better hosts.
Villa in Saint-Leu
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviewsVilla Bellevue, stunning views from the west
Great place to stay. This is the first time we have had the opportunity to go on a family vacation and we don't regret choosing this place. Only small downside, some roads are difficult enough to get to the top but I assure you that when we finally arrive, we forget the difficulty of the road as we feel good up there 👍🏽 The life just impeccable, the pool, the jaccuzi, the children's games and even the ping pong table... Between cleanliness, the location and the view, we recommend 100%. We all loved it. 👍🏽
Villa in Saint-Joseph
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviewsVilla not’ setting labeled 4 stars
We had a pleasant stay. The host is very friendly. A customer contact of very appreciable quality, extremely available. We would highly recommend this charming house, design, functional, to any family looking for the calm of the South. Thanks to Nicole and Patrick!
Villa in Albion
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviewsLe p'tit komfort
We spent 3 weeks in paradise at P'tit Komfort. The house is very functional, very airy ( floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere) The bedding is great. It has everything you need to feel at home. self. Private parking space. Two beaches are not far from the house, one walkable to admire the sunsets and the other:3 min by car. What about hosting Radjesh and her family, what can I say? Kindness: fridge filled with fruit, various drinks...). After 11 hours of flight, it's more than appreciable. Good humor, availability, and immediate responsiveness. Possibility to have Mauritian meals prepared by Krishika. In short, perfect stay and big pinch in the heart of having to resume the course of our life in France. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
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