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Nyumba Ya Madau - Stunning Beach Villa in Watamu
Welcome to Nyumba Ya Madau, a Swahili-style beachfront villa on a pristine white sandy beach protected by a coral reef. It’s the perfect place to unwind, sleeping up to 10 guests (plus 2 kids). Enjoy ocean views that shift with the tides—walk along the sandbank at low tide, swim or snorkel, take a boat ride, or kitesurf at high tide. The villa sits in a secure 24/7-guarded compound with a private terrace pool and a shared pool. Your stay includes a chef and staff to fully relax and enjoy Watamu.

SunPeople House: Private Pool & Large Garden
Welcome to our tropical oasis, only 800 meters walk to the beach. Our eco-friendly home sits on 1.5 acres of beautiful gardens and features a spacious veranda and private swimming pool. Our home is partially run on solar power and the gardens and swimming pool are fed with collected rainwater. Between dips in the pool and swims at the nearby beach, take a meditative walk among the 40+ coconut trees, tropical flowers, & endless plants. We hope SunPeople serves as a quiet and lovely retreat space.

Twin Villa - Friend the Village
Villa Samawati, nel lussuoso Rafiki Village, ti attende a 800m dalle Seven Island e dall'Isola dell'Amore. A due passi da comodità e spiagge. Watamu centro e punti d'interesse a 10 minuti a piedi. Ideale per tutti. E la grande novità: vanta un impianto fotovoltaico che garantisce energia continua, anche con blackout, per un soggiorno sempre sereno e senza pensieri! Servizi completi: lavanderia, pulizia giornaliera, cambio biancheria, cuoco, doccia esterna, area massaggi e relax con bagno

Beautiful home with chef, AC& unlimited free WIFI
Peaceful, comfortable, secure, fully staffed (including a chef) private house with pool, unlimited WiFi, air conditioning, back up power, 3 ensuite bedrooms, a large private garden and a beatiful shaded verandah with 3 large day beds. The house is looked after by our full time chef, house girl, caretaker and night guard. The house is a 5 minute walk to the creek where you can swim in the clear waters, a 15 minute walk to the stunnning Garoda beach, and a short walk to Licht House Bar.

Home Yulia
Villa Yulia (very recent construction) located 60m from the most beautiful beach in Kenya, Watamu Beach. The villa offers a large outdoor swimming pool, garden, and gazebo for massages. Rooms with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi. Including staff: a cook, a cleaning person, a night watchman. Watamu is a great location for those who want to go on safari in one of Kenya's wonderful parks or discover beautiful beaches. Malindi Airport, the nearest airport, is 20 km away.

Villa Natasha Sun Watamu
Elegant newly built villa, located within the Rafiki Tamu resort, just a 5-minute walk from the beaches, among which the island of love stands out, a destination for excursions. The villa, very close to the center and the new shopping center, has two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and air conditioning. Surrounded by a lush tropical garden, it has a beautiful 30-meter swimming pool, a security service, daily room cleaning. Cook on request.

Peponi Penthouse at Lulu Sands - Private beach
Peponi, meaning 'paradise,' is an exclusive penthouse suite with AC, spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas. All spaces feature stunning ocean views, a refreshing ocean breeze, and Swahili-style furniture and décor. Guests enjoy villa amenities like a self-catering station, outdoor lounge, private beach, BBQ grill, and outdoor shower—perfect for a relaxing getaway.

cozy one bedroom cottage with shared pool
Kick back and relax in this cottage sorrounded by a lush tropical garden, just few steps from one of the most beautiful beach spots of Watamu. The unit is set in a two house gated compound with great security, located on the main road, with easy access to transport and shops. The environment is very peaceful and friendly, making you feel at home away from home

“Nakupenda House” Watamu Kenya
Scropri i colori e i profumi del Kenya in villa dotata di tutti i confort. Nakupenda House si trova all'interno del Rafiki Tamu resort Resort, a 400 metri dal mare e alla famosa isola dell'amore. Giardino rigoglioso e piscina per un relax completo. Vigilanza e pulizia giornaliera della villa. Cuoco personale su richiesta e a pagamento.

Cashew Nut Cottage, Mida Creek
Cashew Nut Cottage is tranquil and stylish, with two en-suite double bedrooms, both with air conditioning. The spacious verandah, cool outdoor living space and swimming pool, with Mida Creek just a minute away, make our cottage a perfect spot for remote-workers, yogis, water-sports lovers and everyone else in-between!

Magical 4-bed staffed Watamu house. Pool & views
A luxurious 4-bed eco-house, with 3 full time staff members (including a cook + cleaner) with a private family pool. Sunset views to the horizon over a tropical lagoon, set in a tranquil spot amongst the trees, birds & villages. We spent over a year designing our dream house - it worked!

Dragonfly Cottage Two
Two beautifully designed modern double bedroom en-suite cottages each with their own private pool, bar and garden. The cottages can be booked separately or together for short to medium stays, maid service, laundry and a welcome pack included.
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House rentals with a pool

Amani's Villa - Private Oasis

Luxury in Ndovu Villas, Watamu

The Hidden Gem VILLA.

Twiga House - Rafiki Village

Shell House

Jabali House

Cacuki Boutique House

Tembo House
Weekly house rentals

Private Villa With Pool - 5 BR close to the Beach

Coast house

Palm House Villa in Malindi, private, near beach

#7 Turtle Bay Villa, Watamu Malindi Kilifi County

Villa Nala with a pool in Watamu

Carlos Marina House 1

Family beach house, birder's paradise.

Mich House
Private house rentals

Cynthia’s Homestays@0723632635

GK Palms - 2 Bedroom Apartment

Hippopotamus home

Cosy & homely studio@0723632635

Zahari House (Dhow house)

Kabi House:- 7 bedroom/6bath pool 1 min beach

Stunning 4-bedroom villa with pool close to beach

Cynthia’s Homestays@0723632635
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Watamu holiday rentals start at $17 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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180 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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200 properties feature pools

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120 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
260 of Watamu holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi and Pool across Watamu rentals

4.7 Average rating
Watamu stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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