Secluded Honeymoon Tent | Ocean View Pool
Entire cottage in Tiwi, Kenya
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Michael John
- Superhost
- 11 years hosting
Listing highlights
Dive right in
This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.
Self check-in
You can check in with the building staff.
Peace and quiet
Guests say this home is in a quiet area.
Escape to a secluded honeymoon tent on Tiwi Beach, set in lush tropical gardens with total privacy. Enjoy a private ocean-view cliff pool, quiet uncrowded beaches, and a truly peaceful setting surrounded by wildlife. Guests call it a hidden paradise. Optional private chef available—often the highlight of the stay. Perfect for couples seeking a unique, intimate and unforgettable coastal escape away from the crowds.
The space
A Private Coastal Sanctuary
Set within a lush tropical garden on a private oceanfront estate in Tiwi, this honeymoon tent offers a rare combination of complete privacy, natural beauty, and comfort.
The spacious 6×5 metre thatched tent is designed to feel both immersed in nature and comfortably self-contained, giving you a unique stay that blends rustic charm with thoughtful design.
🌊 Your Own Ocean-View Pool
A short walk through the garden leads to your private cliff-top pool overlooking the Indian Ocean—one of the most loved features by guests.
Here, you can:
Swim with uninterrupted ocean views
Relax in total privacy
Watch the tide roll in and out below
Enjoy sunsets with no one else around
It’s a space many guests say feels like having the entire coastline to yourself.
🏝️ Beach & Surroundings
Just moments away, you’ll find a quiet, unspoiled beach—very different from busy Diani.
No beach boys
Often completely empty
Excellent swimming at high tide
Reef walks and natural pools at low tide
Nearby highlights include:
Starfish Island
Tiwi Rock Pools
Seasonal turtle hatchings
🐒 Surrounded by Nature
The property sits within a vibrant coastal ecosystem.
Expect to see:
Monkeys (including Colobus)
Bush babies at night
Birds, lizards, and small wildlife
You’ll fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle and wake to birdsong—an experience many guests describe as magical.
🍽️ Optional Private Chef
For a truly relaxing stay, you can choose to have a private chef prepare your meals.
Guests consistently describe this as a highlight of their visit, with fresh seafood, local dishes, and personalised menus often making dining out unnecessary.
🤝 A Personal, Welcoming Experience
We aim to offer the perfect balance between privacy and support.
Whether you want complete seclusion or help arranging:
Transport
Activities
Local experiences
—we’re here when you need us, and invisible when you don’t.
🌟 A Different Kind of Stay
This is not a resort or a standard rental.
It’s a place to:
Disconnect from the noise
Reconnect with nature
Slow down completely
Guests often describe it as:
👉 a hidden gem, a private paradise, and one of the most memorable stays of their lives
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire private oceanfront estate, set within 25 acres of lush tropical grounds.
Enjoy complete freedom to explore, including:
A 2 km running/walking track within the property
Access to quiet, uncrowded beaches just steps away
Your own private cliff-top pool overlooking the ocean
The estate is fully enclosed with a 2.5m perimeter wall, offering a high level of privacy and security throughout your stay.
Other things to note
Nature & Setting
The tent is set within a lush, natural environment. You may encounter wildlife such as monkeys, bush babies, insects, and birds. This is part of the unique experience of staying immersed in nature.
🏊 Pool Location
Your private cliff-top pool is for your exclusive use and located a short walk (approx. 100m) from the tent, offering incredible ocean views.
🔒 Security & Access
For privacy and security, only approved taxis and transfers are allowed onto the property. We recommend using our trusted drivers, who know the location well and offer fair, reliable pricing.
🚗 Transfers & Arrival
We can arrange airport transfers and provide a full information sheet after booking, including directions, pricing, and optional services.
🏝️ Activities & Experiences
We’re happy to help arrange:
Visits to Starfish Island and Tiwi Rock Pools
Snorkelling, diving, and dhow trips
Safaris (including our highly recommended Tsavo experience)
Local excursions and day trips
🏡 Other Villas on the Estate
There are two additional luxury villas on the property, each privately positioned within dense tropical gardens. They are not visible from the tent, ensuring your privacy throughout your stay.
The space
A Private Coastal Sanctuary
Set within a lush tropical garden on a private oceanfront estate in Tiwi, this honeymoon tent offers a rare combination of complete privacy, natural beauty, and comfort.
The spacious 6×5 metre thatched tent is designed to feel both immersed in nature and comfortably self-contained, giving you a unique stay that blends rustic charm with thoughtful design.
🌊 Your Own Ocean-View Pool
A short walk through the garden leads to your private cliff-top pool overlooking the Indian Ocean—one of the most loved features by guests.
Here, you can:
Swim with uninterrupted ocean views
Relax in total privacy
Watch the tide roll in and out below
Enjoy sunsets with no one else around
It’s a space many guests say feels like having the entire coastline to yourself.
🏝️ Beach & Surroundings
Just moments away, you’ll find a quiet, unspoiled beach—very different from busy Diani.
No beach boys
Often completely empty
Excellent swimming at high tide
Reef walks and natural pools at low tide
Nearby highlights include:
Starfish Island
Tiwi Rock Pools
Seasonal turtle hatchings
🐒 Surrounded by Nature
The property sits within a vibrant coastal ecosystem.
Expect to see:
Monkeys (including Colobus)
Bush babies at night
Birds, lizards, and small wildlife
You’ll fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle and wake to birdsong—an experience many guests describe as magical.
🍽️ Optional Private Chef
For a truly relaxing stay, you can choose to have a private chef prepare your meals.
Guests consistently describe this as a highlight of their visit, with fresh seafood, local dishes, and personalised menus often making dining out unnecessary.
🤝 A Personal, Welcoming Experience
We aim to offer the perfect balance between privacy and support.
Whether you want complete seclusion or help arranging:
Transport
Activities
Local experiences
—we’re here when you need us, and invisible when you don’t.
🌟 A Different Kind of Stay
This is not a resort or a standard rental.
It’s a place to:
Disconnect from the noise
Reconnect with nature
Slow down completely
Guests often describe it as:
👉 a hidden gem, a private paradise, and one of the most memorable stays of their lives
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire private oceanfront estate, set within 25 acres of lush tropical grounds.
Enjoy complete freedom to explore, including:
A 2 km running/walking track within the property
Access to quiet, uncrowded beaches just steps away
Your own private cliff-top pool overlooking the ocean
The estate is fully enclosed with a 2.5m perimeter wall, offering a high level of privacy and security throughout your stay.
Other things to note
Nature & Setting
The tent is set within a lush, natural environment. You may encounter wildlife such as monkeys, bush babies, insects, and birds. This is part of the unique experience of staying immersed in nature.
🏊 Pool Location
Your private cliff-top pool is for your exclusive use and located a short walk (approx. 100m) from the tent, offering incredible ocean views.
🔒 Security & Access
For privacy and security, only approved taxis and transfers are allowed onto the property. We recommend using our trusted drivers, who know the location well and offer fair, reliable pricing.
🚗 Transfers & Arrival
We can arrange airport transfers and provide a full information sheet after booking, including directions, pricing, and optional services.
🏝️ Activities & Experiences
We’re happy to help arrange:
Visits to Starfish Island and Tiwi Rock Pools
Snorkelling, diving, and dhow trips
Safaris (including our highly recommended Tsavo experience)
Local excursions and day trips
🏡 Other Villas on the Estate
There are two additional luxury villas on the property, each privately positioned within dense tropical gardens. They are not visible from the tent, ensuring your privacy throughout your stay.
Where you’ll sleep
What this place offers
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 283 reviews.
Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
Overall rating
- 5 stars, 91% of reviews
- 4 stars, 8% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value
Guest reviews mention
Where you’ll be
Tiwi, Kwale, Kenya
Exact location will be provided after booking.
Neighborhood highlights
15 minutes drive to all the hussle and bustle of Diani Beach where you can get anything you want. Banks supermarkets, golf course, and many restaurants.
Meet your host
My work: Designer
Speaks English and German
Came to Kenya from Australia in 1972 after finishing the first of an eventual 7 overland trips across the Sahara desert from London to Kenya.
Once I saw the coast here I never had a permanent residence elsewhere.
Projects: In 1990 we started the now famed Funzi Furniture workshops in Tiwi
building beautiful furniture. We also design and build our own villas.
My personal hobbies are building cars from scratch.
Sabine arrived in Kenya 30 years ago after a successful career on the pro windsurfing tour.
She now has a squirrel rehabilitation hospital on our veranda.
We now have some fabulous professionally done videos of our property.
Airbnb does not allow us to show these until you have made a booking.
The moment you have booked ask us for the links to see what we have.
If after you have seen the videos and choose not to come then it is easy to cancel the booking.
We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world I have ever found.
You will be made most welcome to come stay with us.
Michael John is a Superhost
Host details
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