Waterfront vacation rentals in Lamu

Maua House, palm garden and private pool

Set on the idyllic island of Lamu, Maua House is a stunning villa located in Shela, 8 minutes away from the beach. The villa, attached to the owner’s villa, within a private luxury estate, is designed for an exclusive and tranquil stay. Spread over 2 floors, the house is influenced by Swahili architecture, with a modern twist, built to the highest standards. It features a private swimming pool in a cool and shady garden, surrounded by nature, breathtaking majestic acacias and fluffy palm trees.

Complete House, 360° View From Roof Top Terrace,

The house is located in 2nd line to the seafront , overlooking the channel between Lamu and Manda Island and is within the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Easy to reach restaurants, shops, the market, boats and beaches. The interiors are roomy and beautifully-finished, and furnished with attractive, newly-built traditional furniture including chairs, tables, sofas, four-poster beds, planters chairs. For more reviews please check my other listing "Stunning 360° view from roof top terrace"

Full house with garden and terrace in Shela town

Tu familia lo tendrá todo a un paso en este alojamiento situado en pleno centro. Incluye desayuno, limpieza diaria y transfer desde/al aeropuerto. Posibilidad de contratar a la persona de servicio aparte para comidas y cenas. Terraza cubierta con makuti habitable, espaciosa y con 2 camas "pili pili" y una swahili, con posibilidad de dormir al fresco. Casa de playa antigua con encanto mantenida original. Son 3 plantas. 1 baño en planta baja, 1 baño en primera planta, compartidos.

~Tanga Nyusi~Beachfront Bungalow ~ Manda Island ~

Our home on Manda is off the grid, powered by solar and lanterns, and sits opposite Shela Island with views of Shela village from the veranda. We offer a small boat with a captain for your use; you just cover the fuel . Our trusted house manager and cook will take great care of you. It’s a special place, closely connected to nature, and we value keeping it personal and intimate, so we carefully choose our guests. Hope a wonderful stay in our home . ☀️

House Kiru

Surrounded by century old baobabs, Nyumba Kiru is a stunning villa facing the ocean. Our house can welcome large group (14 pax) or just a couple for a romantic weekend. We rent out the whole house from 2 to 14 pax so you will never have to share with anyone. Nyumba Kiru has a pool, dining areas, bar, kitchen, umbrella and sun bed around the pool and on the beach. Wifi access and TV/DVD system. The house runs on solar system and generator.

Bone Idle, Lamu Beach Home

A rustic beach house, Robinson Crusoe style. At the southern tip of Lamu Island, the house faces the Indian Ocean as it rolls in along a great stretch of empty beach. An absolutely perfect place for simply doing nothing, one can nevertheless also lie on the beach, float out to sea or take long walks across the island. Lamu, centuries old, and the most ancient Swahili settlement on the East African coast, is just a 30 minute boat ride away.

Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

An unique place on the white sandy beach of Manda Island in the Archipelago of Lamu. Shanti is a new property , Fully Organic in it's concept.The property is ECO-sustainable and we produce our own Electricity and Water from Sea Water . Shanti has an excellent cook , and house staff that can assist with all your requests. Groceries can be organised through our cook before your arrival. We provide a wonderful breakfast for our guests.

Authentic Swahili style villa in the heart of Lamu

Full house ready for guests! The typical Lamu courtyard is the center of it all, a serene space from which all other rooms emerge. The three-story building (475m2) with roof access offers an amazing view of the Indian Ocean under the makuti (typical roof construction from the area made from palm leaves) which protects from the rain and sunshine. This results in a beautiful, spacious and very comfortable house.

Marquezy House - Shela, Lamu Island

On Lamu Archipelago, a secluded waterfront property embraces its only neighbors, the Indian Ocean and sand dunes. Surrounded by a 1.5 acres garden, Ras Firdaws is the best getaway location to spend a relaxing stay. Its expanding natural garden, acacia trees, multiple patios and terraces will let you experience unique moments inside one of the most iconic villas of the island.