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BEACH LUXURY APARTMENT
We were a family of four with two children ages 9 and 7 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in watamu. My children didn’t want to leave the pool and it was so convenient that it was right outside the veranda. The location is perfect. Right on the beach but so close to walking to lots of restaurants, shopping, etc. you can walk down the beach to hire a boat for a ride to snorkel and dolphin watch, you can walk out to the islands at low tide. We hired Joffit, a local chef at Federica’s recommendation , to prepare breakfast and lunches and do shopping. Would highly recommend to anyone else. It made the stay very relaxing. The flat was perfect for our family. Extremely clean, spacious and we appreciated the minimalist decor. We didn’t notice any loud noise like other reviewers mentioned. We could hear the waves at night. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to enjoy Watamu.

Riverside Apartment - Sandton
Cameron's place was clean, peaceful and central. He was friendly and helpful throughout the booking process. He was responsive throughout our stay and a brilliant host. Would definitely book it again.

Upmarket 3 bed unit on the lake with Solar & Wi-Fi
**"Fantastic Stay!"** This Airbnb was a true gem! The space was clean, stylish, and had every detail thought of for comfort. The host was responsive and provided great assistance. The location was perfect—quiet yet close to everything. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a cozy, well-located getaway!

Vesper Beach - Luxury Beachfront Apartment
just perfect! the location and space was 10/10, such a pretty view and appartment + super central to all we wanted to do (le morne, beaches, the mall, cafés++)! the host was very easy to communicate with and helpful😊

Seychelles Dream House P148A14
We (2 adults and 1 child) had a great time at Chiara’s place in Eden Island. Chiara was great at communicating and coordinating our stay. Her home is exactly as described. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, in paradise. The place is ideally located to have same (or even better) amenities compared to hotels with the advantage of flexibility and affordability. You can choose to cook at home or a short walk or golf cart ride to the plaza area with lots of choices. Eden island also allows for ease to tour the island or catch a ferry over to the other nearby ones. We had an excellent stay and hope to come back again.

Elegant Beachfront Apartment (Waterfront)
amazing place local beaches amazing as well

Gaza Apartments
Sidick is a really kind guy, who responds quickly and helpful to messages. Everything was really easy with him. The airbnb was really big, so you have lots of space and we had a nice garden. The location is perfect as it is 7 minutes away from the beautiful beaches and 5 minutes away from a large shopping mall. The small distance to the airport is also a great benefit so we were really happy with everything. Thanks a lot!

Upscale Sun-Soaked Luxury apartment on the beach.
Our stay at Tito and Nigel's apartment was great. We have been there before and will come again. The apartment is more beautiful than in the photos, neat and well maintained, equipped with everything you need. It has blackout curtains / I read in one review that there are none / but the view is fantastic, it's a shame to hide it. And above all, Tito and Nigel are truly superhosts, they respond to messages immediately and solve everything immediately. Very accommodating and kind. Thank you for your hospitality. Melanija and family
Waterfront house rentals

Angel’s Sunset
This house is just stunning!! indoor-outdoor living to its fullest.. its exactly like the pictures, if not better- especially outside areas around the pool. Its very spacious, rooms are great, an entertainers dream!!

White House, beach cottage
We had a fantastic stay at John's villa - it is beautifully set up and right on the beach. It is a slice of paradise and the team there - Chef Benjamin, Felictus & Sarah - were wonderful. They couldnt have looked after us better! Would definitely go back

Riverside House with Indoor Pool
Awesome place! Super host! Great/safe area. Plenty of room to spread out. Peaceful river in the back. Everything was absolutely great during our stay. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.

Magical 4-bed staffed Watamu house with epic views
My wife, I and our three children had a great holiday here. The house is located in a picturesque village surrounded by coconut palms. One of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya is about a 10-minute drive away. We had our own car, so it was not difficult for us to get there, but if you do not have transport, you can always use a tuk-tuk or a motorbike taxi. The beach is beautiful! Next to the house is an ocean bay with mangrove trees. We were very pleased that the house has two excellent SUP boards! At high tide you can ride them through the mangrove forest and it is very, very beautiful! But take shoes with you because there are sharp shells at the bottom. Nice people work in the house. Chef Joseph cooked well and was very kind. Thank him very much! We were lucky with the weather, it was not stuffy at all, so we never used the fans at night. Thanks to the owner of the house Tom and his team for good memories!

Vaal River Weekend Getaway - Grand Lux House 1/2
The place is super beautiful. The river nearby offering even more fresh air . 10/10 place

Villa Julianna
We loved Julien’s place! We travelled with 2 children and the house had everything we needed. The ocean is literally at the end of the garden, you don’t have to pack a lot of things to go to swim just grab a towel, which makes things much easier with kids. We really enjoyed our stay!

Bellamy on Vaal / river view house
We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend this property. Huge, beautiful outside space and welcoming inside. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and more. The bedrooms were beautiful and spacious and the beds slept comfortably. Our family especially enjoyed the large dining setup inside and out. The kids had a ball in the play area. We felt right at home and will surely be back in the summer.

Riverside Holiday Home - 2
It was our first stop in mauritius. We planned to travel around the island and stay 2-3 days at each spot. Rajesh was super helpful in organising a scooter and always had good tips. He and his wife even invited us to a dance at their neighbour's weeding (sadly we missed it). Anyhow, great place to stay with some kind hearted hosts. Wish you all best Luca & Stephanie
Waterfront condo rentals

Modern, spacious, Condo overlooking the sea
Very happy with our visit at Blue water Villa! Maria is a super friendly and caring host. The apartment was fresh and even included free cold water. Definitely recommend! The only itty bitty thing that we felt was that in our taste, the beds and pillows were a little too hard.

Cactus Apartment - Gecko Resort
Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The resort's location on Garoda Beach, arguably the most beautiful beach in Watamu, is fantastic. We appreciated the convenience of being right by the beach, with easy access to the resort's sunbeds and pools. Additionally, it was nice to be within walking distance of places we enjoy (LichtHaus, the gym at Temple Point, and Kobe restaurant) We had the opportunity to stay in both the double room and the Cactus apartment. While we thoroughly enjoyed the Cactus apartment, the double room could get some improvements (real double bed and not twin beds put together for ie and some refreshments in the decoration).

Patch by the Ocean, a 2 bed beach front apartment
This place was not only beautifully furnished, clean and in a very secure and prime location! Everything you need is provided, well stacked kitchen, endless supply of towels, and if anything was missing Susan and Hamisa the wonderful housekeeper were there ready to support immediately! I can not praise them or this place enough! The location is perfect! It’s right on the beach front, surrounded by many fantastic restaurants, bars, and boats for trips! We saw dolphins on a trip and went on an elephant sighting! It was magical! At the end of the day, it is peaceful and quiet to have a good night sleep and start the adventures again! I highly recommend Susan’s beautiful flat and will definitely be visiting again! I’ve already shared it with several friends, who I am sure will visit soon! Thank you so much Susan and Hamisa, you both are super kind and attentive and we appreciate your support throughout our stay! 🤍

Lovely 2-bedroom Condo with a heated pool and GYM
Great stay, good location. No complaints at all. Good value, too.

Studio in Private Residence
I had a great time at Patrick's studio. Very good location in the city center and very quiet. The accommodation is very clean and well supplied. Really, I would recommend it. Patrick is a very responsive and caring host.

T2C Waterfront "Southern Getaway"
We spent 1 week in this very pleasant accommodation with all the necessary amenities. The balcony with sea views is a real plus. It's a festival of colors at sunrise and sunset. Access to shops and restaurants is very easy. A parking space is available . The place is quiet. The beaches are within walking distance. The 2 bathrooms and the configuration of the apartment allow a very comfortable stay for 4. In conclusion, an experience to be had! And even to relive!

Beachfront Apartment
Victor was very helpful before we arrived at his place. He made sure we didn't miss anything! Wonderful stay, great view!

Seychelles Breathtaking Experience Great location.
Jo is very friendly and responsive. Eden Island is our favorite place in the world and Jo's place made it possible for us to have another peaceful vacation in Eden Island. Only issue in Eden Island is the internet. It is very slow, so I recommend to download any movies you would like to watch at night before you arrive here and enjoy the peace :)
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