Villa holiday rentals in Manda Island

Eco-friendly House on Manda island with Treehouse

Mkoko House is a solar‑powered, eco‑friendly villa on Manda Island, set beside the mangroves with a shaded garden and hammocks. Just 5 minutes from Manda Beach, it offers a quiet retreat with open‑air spaces, fresh air, and birdsong. We have a treehouse for kids and a peaceful terrace for yoga or reading. Idi is our chef‑house‑manager who cooks fresh seafood and Swahili dishes, looks after shopping and logistics, and makes your stay completely hassle-free. Perfect for families and nature lovers

Wimbi House Luxury in Shela with Rooftop Pool

Wimbi House is the perfect home for a large family holiday or for a group of friends on an adventure. It is an ideal base from which to explore the Lamu archipelago and local culture. With 5 large en-suite rooms + extra staff room (for a nanny/guide). Multiple entertainment / dining areas and a beautiful pool and lush courtyard on the second floor. 99% Solar powered / Starlink internet / private chef. Wimbi is 3 min from the waterfront and 10-minutes from Peponi & the 12km pristine beach.

Garden Suite 2 at Ndege Beach House with pool

Ndege Beach House is situated facing the sunsets on the most pristine beach front of Manda island at the mouth of the Indian Ocean. If you're looking for total relaxation coupled with exquisite modern food and African interior which takes you back to the ancient rhythms of life, then look no further. Come and join us for swimming in the channel or in the pool, kayaking, sunset sailing, bird watching, star gazing and dinners at the beach. The garden suite is overlooking the magnificent pool.

Firefly: En-suite room in a boutique villa, Shela

This private en-suite bedroom is in a new villa called Amani Lamu, away from the hustle and bustle of Shela, in the sand dunes behind the village. The beach/ village are a 10 minute walk away down a sandy lane, where friendly donkey's have right of way. The king size room comes with private bathroom. It shares a kitchen & living room with another bedroom. There's also a shared plunge pool. Our lovely cleaner keeps the house immaculate & handles your laundry. Chef available on request.

Kinooni House: A stunning historic house restored!

Kinooni* House is one of the most ancient houses on Historic Lamu Island. Once the home of the Governor of Lamu, who was then the emissary to the Sultan of Zanzibar at the end of the 18th century, it has now been carefully restored with traditional Swahili design and craftsmanship to bring back the elegance, simplicity, and grandeur of the original mansion. * Kinooni means “the place of the sharpening stone” so Nyumba ya Kinooni means : “ the house of where the sharpening stone is”.

Kilele House, Shela

Perched on a sand dune in Shela, Kilele is a luxurious Swahili-style 5 bedroom (1 air-conditioned room) villa with stunning 360° views of Lamu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Accommodating up to 10 guests, it features a private pool, chef, and housekeeper. Enjoy ocean sunrises, sunset skies, and breezy terraces in total seclusion. Perfect for families, couples, or groups, Kilele blends high-end comfort with authentic charm and warm local hospitality.

Ras Kitao Elephant Lake

In bygone days, when majestic elephants and other wild creatures roamed the Lamu mainland, they would cross the ocean at low tide and make their way to Ras Kitao. This special place was known as Ziwa la Ndovu (Elephants Pond). Located just steps away from the fantastic sandy beach of the Ras Kitao on the South West side of Manda, the villa is spread over a huge plot of land and offers a sublime blend of Swahili architecture and modern interiors.

Kiru House

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.

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.

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

traditional house with gardens and swimming pool in the heart of the historic city . 300 m from the sea front and the main commercial street . One of the few private houses equiped with solar pannels in Lamu to avoid weekly electricity cuts . the house have its own well , so problematic city water supply is garanty . Internet by Starlink house keeper and cook available every day .

Peleleza villa. The perfect beach house getaway

Beautiful Mediterranean styled villa with it's own private jetty, situated on lengthy beach front with waves washing right up to the doorstep during high tide. Indulge in a luscious garden setting complete with tropical and exotic fruits combined with a fresh ocean breeze promoting serenity and tranquility.

Jasmine House, Shela Village, Lamu

Jasmine was built by a family in 1989 and has always rung with peals of children's laughter. It remains a family holiday home. Jasmine is one of the few houses in Shela with a garden and plunge pool.