Vacation rentals with a pool in Manda Island

4.43 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Beautiful Villa in Shela, Lamu

EmmaRating, 5 stars2 months ago

Lovely home and absolutely wonderful staff. Food was EXCELLENT. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Livia and the team went the extra mile, including organising me a special cake for my birthday. House is comfortable, clean, lovely Lamu architecture! Just be aware that it is a bit of a walk to the main part of the town/Peponi - about 10-15 mins into the dunes beyond the soccer field! However, that made for a very peaceful and relaxing stay - just what we needed. Thanks Elina, Edison, Phillicent and Martin!

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes with Pool

NehalRating, 5 stars3 months ago

We had an absolutely amazing time at this beautiful home! Hannah was incredibly responsive. She even let us borrow her SUP boards. The house itself was comfortable and spacious. The chef was fantastic, and the staff were all so helpful and welcoming, always ready to assist with anything. The house is a 10 minute walk from the beach and the restaurants. We especially loved the local recommendations, and Hannah had contacts for everything we could possibly need in Lamu, which made our trip even more seamless. We’re already looking forward to coming back for a longer stay next time! Highly recommend!

4.75 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

The Dunes-A new Arabic/Swahili Villa in Shela

FionaRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago

The Dunes is a very special and beautiful home. The photos were helpful in our initial booking and on arrival we were in awe with how breathtaking the property is in real life. In particular, we spent many hours in the pool which was kept sparkling for our entire week’s stay. Marianne was a very responsive host, replying to any questions very quickly throughout our time at The Dunes. Abu, the caretaker, was very kind and knowledgeable, organising day trips and a very special sunset dhow experience- nothing was too much trouble. The house is kept spotless by Joyce which was really appreciated and chef Tomick was very flexible with our varied schedules each day. At night, we felt very safe with Muhammad’s unobtrusive presence. I highly recommend you treat yourself with spending time in this amazing property.

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviews

ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop and Pool

LisahRating, 5 stars2 months ago

My friends and I loved our stay at Arjun's place. There was three of us so we had plenty of space and Paul and Michael took such great care of us for the few days that we were there. Communication before and during the arrival was clear and helpful. The place was absolutely stunning and the food by Michael was a highlight...honestly his food was better than some of the restaurants on the island. 5 stars for the whole experience and would definitely come back again. Highly recommend to all looking to go to Lamu Old Town.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Pumbao House: A Stunning Villa With Swimming Pool!

KateRating, 5 stars1 month ago

We loved our stay at Pumbao House. It was perfect for our family: two parents and three young adults. It was our final stop after an few weeks traveling through Kenya, and provided the peaceful, casual, comfortable space we needed. We enjoyed every meal cooked by Mwembe, and left the decision making up to him. It was not hard to say "yes!" to "catch of the day"! He and Alex made us feel at home, and were so helpful in every way. Every bedroom was spacious and had an en suite bathroom. We used the pool every day, as well as the outdoor shower. Peponi's was just a few steps away and provided the perfect place for a "sundowner" and a card game at the end of each day, before returning to the house for dinner. I would definitely recommend this house for a family or couples/families traveling together. We created amazing memories there, especially up in the "crow's nest" at the top of the house, where we lay on deep comfortable cushions to look at the stars. We will be back!

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Villa in Lamu

House in the old city with pool, garden & top roof

AsyaRating, 5 stars4 months ago

We absolutely loved our stay. The host was very fast to respond & suggested thoughtful activities for us. The house is well designed, full of Art, books, films to look at. The swimming pool was a highlight. The location is at the heart of Lamu & very accessible from the waterfront. The chef was one of the best we have experienced in Lamu & the caretaker was very sweet with our kids. We highly reccomend this place!

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviews

Bee house

JulienRating, 5 stars1 month ago

Bee House is a very cute house, well furnished. The house is very accessible yet private. Our host, Abdulrahman, was a great host: he helped us with all the information he judged useful (and they were): a contact for a captain to arrange transfer from airport and to other islands, another contact for a very nice dhow ride at sunset, a chef that could cook for us whatever dish we asked. On top of that, Abdulrahman has been very kind, always making sure everything went well and very reactive. I already know that I'll stay at one of his properties my next stay in Shela!

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Guesthouse in Shela

Solar Dream House with a sailboat

ChristinaRating, 5 stars3 months ago

Tawny was friendly and responded right away to my many questions. Jackson was also great and the chef made INCREDIBLE food. There are quite a few stairs up to Solar House and it's serene up there. Very short walk to the beach, Peponi, or anywhere you'd want to be. When there was an issue with the water flow, the staff solved it immediately and with smiles. We'll be back!! Thank you!!

Apartment in Lamu

4.66 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviews

Ocean-front studio apartment /pool/WiFi

DavidRating, 5 stars11 months ago

Loved this place stayed June 2024. The host even arranged a boat transfer to the airport for us... unfortunately we didn't know about this service until we had got to the apartment and made our own way across the water, but do contact the host before you fly and I'm sure they'll take care of you. The space is huge, there were just 2 of us and it felt like a home. There was always someone available at the property to assist with any queries we had. We will definitely stay here again if we are back in Lamu! We recommend Sailor's Joint restaurant for nice fish and amaizing mango juice at great price :D

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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Jaha House Shela

StaicyRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago

Jane was very helpful even before our trip, her house, Jaha is definitely prettier than the pictures. She has done a good job with the interior and she a nice collection of books you can read while relaxing. James the chef made such tasty meals, his soups are a must have 😅 Juma was also very proactive and he helped us around the Island. Jane has done well with her team, including Nasir who picked and dropped us at Manda Airport. We had a such a lovely stay.

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviews

Zahir House, Shela, Lamu

KerstinRating, 5 stars1 month ago

Amazing location. The service provided by the staff in the house was impeccable. We will certainly come back. Everyone loved the stay. Worth noting though that it is five stories and the rooms are all split between the different floors so lots of walking in stairs.

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews

Beautiful beachfront ForodhaniHouse

DevonRating, 5 stars7 months ago

Spectacular. I don’t think any words can justify our incredible stay at Forodhani House but I’ll try. The house itself is jaw-dropping. Charming Swahili architectural elements with an open floor plan that maximizes the 180 degree sea view. The bedrooms are generous to say the least, with well designed en-suite bathrooms that rival 5-star hotels. Yes. You will be wowed by how it looks. But the best part of the house is how it feels. The way it’s designed, the cross breeze flows beautifully through the entire property. And still, somehow the house isn’t the best part of our stay. The best part is the house staff. Without too much fuss or fanfare, the staff preemptively cared for our every need. They remembered how we liked our tea and how we liked the lights to be at dinner. 5-star service from beginning to end. Then there was the food. every meal prepare by the in-house chef Cylus left us speechless. We didn’t eat dinner anywhere else. Core memory stuff.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Mnarani House, Shela, Lamu

DaisyRating, 5 stars15 months ago

We had a lovely stay, beautiful house close to Shela beach. Raphael and all the staff were great. We loved the pool for cooling down. Lots of low ledges and high drops so be very careful with little ones

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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

Lamu historical house with pool,seaview & toproof

PaulRating, 5 stars1 month ago

Gilles staff was very attentive. His place his immaculate and beautifully renovated. Most rooms have ceiling fans above the beds, and he provided floor fans for those in our party who were unaccustomed to the tropical climate. I loved staying there! Thank you!

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Tunusuru house, lamu/ shella traditional house

ConnorRating, 5 stars11 months ago

We really enjoyed our stay at Tunusuru House. It is just off the beach front in the centre of Shela, meaning everything is within easy walking distance. Chef Robert and his team cooked exceptional food - some of the best fish that we have ever eaten. The rooftop is a particular highlight - stunning views out onto Manda Island and a very welcome breeze. The house were able to organise numerous excursions and all of our water taxis and were incredibly responsive. If I was being picky, although traditionally designed, the house was a little sparse on furnishings (e.g. there could be some bedside tables), but overall this didn’t detract from the enjoyment of our stay. I’d thoroughly recommend Tunusuru House!

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Ttunu House

KeletsoRating, 5 stars2 months ago

Our stay at Ttunu House was absolutely incredible. The property is stunning and spacious, offering multiple areas to relax. The rooms are enormous and feature beautiful, immaculate bathrooms. The team made our experience even more exceptional. Cornelius, the house manager, was incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, arranging activities and offering fantastic recommendations. Chef Stephan's meals were delicious, and he was very flexible with our requests, even taking us to the market to shop for our stay. Jackson, the housekeeper, kept Ttunu House spotless and took care of our laundry every day. We truly lacked for nothing. Ttunu House is, without a doubt, the perfect place for a magical vacation.