Little place on beach property

Private room in guesthouse in Kwale, Kenya

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 private bath
Rated 4.71 out of 5 stars.31 reviews
Hosted by Joey
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

On the beach

This home is right on Galu Kinodo Beach.

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.
A small guest house with a bedroom, ensuite bathroom and a small kitchenette with a sofa / extra bed. It is a moments walk from the beach and has access to facilities of Kenyaways including a pool, the salty squid restaurant, massage room, and hotel desk. Can also be rented as an extra room together with my other listing called Forest Beach house which has 3 ensuite bedrooms Link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15246250?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=33b60410-0015-4a5c-b9c3-c6bd166ce434

The space
This small guest house - also known as "The roost" is a small space located behind the Salty Squid restaurant kitchen area. You enter by a private entrance with a small patio. The First room has a small dining table, a kitchenette with fridge and double hob gas stove and tea and coffee facilities. It has a sofa which can also be used as a spare bed and has mosquito net and overhead fan. The 2nd room is the bedroom which has 2 single beds but can also be made into a double bed. It has a standing fan and option of aircon at extra cost per unit. The spacious bathroom has a shower with hot water. There is wifi. It is convenient for enjoying a beach access on a budget. There is power back up on fans and lights.

Guest access
It is located on the Kenyaways property and has access to the pool, massage room, beach beds, and restaurant. There is also a gift shop. It can also be rented as a guest house for my other listing forest beach house Link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15246250?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=33b60410-0015-4a5c-b9c3-c6bd166ce434

Other things to note
The bedroom has Aircon which is charged extra on a meter and the lounge has fan cooling. At hotter times of the year it can be quite warm.
It is also near a restaurant Kitchen so some noises and smells may be apparent.
watch out for monkeys they will steal any food they can get their hands on including from your plate.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pool
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.71 out of 5 stars from 31 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 81% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 13% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 3% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 3% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Kwale, Coast, Kenya

Meet your host

Host
138 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Born in the 40s
Where I went to school: Nairobi
my name is Joey I live below with my dogs. I have 2 daughters who have familes and sometimes visit and use the apartment. I have been living here for over 40 years with my late husband Tony Kennaway who has lived here for over 60 years. We have lovingly created and built up the Kennaway property over many years. I will make sure all is well kept and you are looked after. Karibu!

Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within a day
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported
Exterior security cameras on property