Waterfront holiday 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, adjacent 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.

Hisani House Shela

This charming townhouse is just 230 meters from the beach. Surrounded by Swahili neighbors, local shops (dukas), it blends privacy and convenience. Perfect for families and friends. Why this Place: Location: Central Shela with easy access to everything, ensuring privacy and security. Swahili Charm: Experience authentic island life in a welcoming community and a beautifully preserved home. Spacious & Functional: Multiple terraces and large living areas provide room to gather, relax, and enjoy

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"

Mangrove House, Beachfront Escape, Manda Island

Situated right on the beachfront and flanked by ancient baobab trees, Mangrove House Guesthouse provides the perfect getaway location on Manda Island. With stunning ocean views, long sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets you won’t want to leave. Our house Staff will take care of you during your stay. Run straight into the Indian Ocean for your morning swim, eat fresh seafood under the star laden sky at night. This is the perfect place to unwind, swim and relax.

~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 . ☀️

Spacious 2 Bedroom Sea-View apartment

The place is a 2bedroom apartment, Large, Spacious, directly on Lamu island’s seafront, 10 minutes from the airport. Seaview, 3 sea facing balconies, 2 pool facing balconies, 1 equipped kitchen, 2 indoor Dining area + outdoor Dining area next to pool, all 3 rooms with spacious large Lamu beds. Lobby, Swimming pool, garden, outdoor terrace, quiet space, living room. On Seafront easily accessible. 2 house help staff to cater to your housekeeping needs.

Nyumba 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.

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.