Lakeside House with swimming pool in Watamu, Kenya

Entire home in Watamu, Kenya

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 4 baths
Rated 4.88 out of 5 stars.51 reviews
Hosted by Emilie
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Emilie is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts.
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Lakeside House is a beautiful, spacious & bright property overlooking Prawn Lake & the surrounding mangroves. The house is 2 stories with 4 ensuite rooms, open plan kitchen, dining & sitting room with a large veranda overlooking a big swimming pool with BBQ area, sunbeds & outside seating area. Upstairs has a console with a refrigerator, tea & coffee making facilities & a water dispenser as well as a large balcony. Watamu's beautiful beach is a short drive or a 15 minute walk away.

The space
The property is fully walled and has a covered car port. A night watchman, gardener & house keeper will ensure you are well looked after during your stay. For an extra fee of 2000 Ksh a day a chef can be arranged to prepar all your meals. There are 3 very friendly dogs on the property, but for those who would rather they can be kept out of the way in the back half of the plot.

Guest access
When you book to stay the entire house, garden, swimming pool and garage is for your use only.

Other things to note
The house has 3 staff, Lewa who helps in the house, Anderson in the garden and with the pool and Erastus the night watchman. If you would like we can arrange a cook for your stay at an extra fee of 2000 Ksh a day.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private pool
Washer
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.88 out of 5 stars from 51 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 4.5 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Watamu, Kilifi County, Kenya
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

There are a few other residential houses in the neighbourhood. It is very peaceful and the nearby mangroves and Prawn Lake make it perfect for birdwatching. Watamu has a world famous sandy, white beach which is a 5 minute drive away. Deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing and stand up paddle boarding are all available. There are also some great restaurants, bars and cafes in and around Watamu. Tsavo East National Park is only a 1 and a half hour drive away offering you the opportunity to add on a safari to your beach holiday.

Meet your host

Superhost
215 reviews
4.84 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Speaks English, French and Swahili
Lives in Watamu, Kenya
I grew up in Africa in both Zimbabwe and Kenya and was educated in Ireland. I love travelling and exploring new places. I now live in Watamu on the Kenyan coast with my family.
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 2:00 p.m.
Checkout before 10:00 a.m.
8 guests maximum

Safety & property

Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported
Pet(s) live on property

Cancellation policy