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The Dunes-A stunning Arabic/Swahili Villa in Shela
Welcome to The Dunes - A stunning Villa with 360 degree views of the Shella Dunes. Our home has spacious living spaces with breathtaking patios that overlook our green garden oasis and pool. The Dunes invites you to enjoy the endless sea breeze with charming interior and exterior decor. A spacious open kitchen with modern amenities and a Grand kitchen Island overlooks the dining and Living room. The Dunes offers 3 large King size bedrooms with spacious bathrooms. We have added AC's in all rooms
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Luxurious town house with sea views and pool
Stunning comfortable home in Lamu Town, a world heritage site, less than 100m from the sea, restaurants, museums, main street & fort. Architect-designed Nyota house is spread over 4 floors, with a freshwater pool, three double bedrooms, a living room, which can be used as a fourth bedroom, and an expansive rooftop. Our wonderful house manager Harrison will take care of everything, including meeting you at the airport, arranging boat trips and tours. We can also arrange a chef for your stay.
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Beautiful Villa in Shela, Lamu
This beautiful and spacious villa is away from the hustle and bustle of Shela, in the peaceful sand dunes behind the village. The beach/village are a 10 min walk away down a sandy lane. There are 5 stylish bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms (sleeping 10 guests), 3 kitchens with indoor/ outdoor living and relaxation spaces, a huge roof terrace perfect for star gazing as well as a plunge pool to cool down. Our lovely staff keep the house immaculate & will handle your laundry. There's fast wifi too!
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Old Lamu historic house with pool,seaview, toproof
DAR EL EDEN HOUSE is an old 18th century swahili house carefully restaured and expanded in 2009 This coral stone house maintains its original swahili architecture with local traditional materials and tadelakt plaster technique used in Marocco. Original 3,5 m ceilings and walls are decorated with carved niches , freezes and alcoves . The 4 levels home with swimming pool ,5 bedrooms suiting up for 12 persons includes a 360 degrees panoramic view on the city and ocean on third floor.
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Private Beachfront House with Pool In Lamu
Shanti Sands is an exclusive and romantic beachfront hideaway on Manda Island, in Lamu. Fully staffed with a private chef and daily service, the villa features a private pool , two ensuite bedrooms with tropical outdoor showers and serene ocean views. Built with organically and powered by solar energy, it’s a haven of barefoot luxury and eco-sustainability. Perfect for Romantic couples retreat, families seeking privacy, Peace, and a magic escape accessible only by boat.#Kenyagetaway
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ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop and Pool
ONEWAY House, a beautiful three-story home is located in the heart of the historic Lamu Stone Town. In 2012 the award-winning architect Urku Sanchez transformed a dilapidated ruin into this elegant structure. The renovations were carried out with sensitivity to the Swahili architecture and Islamic culture of Lamu. With four spacious ensuite bedrooms and various sitting areas, the house can comfortably accommodate up to 8 adults and is ideal for families or groups of friends.
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Luxury villa in Shela with pool & garden
Welcome to Huriya House, a stylish and light-filled family home on the magical island of Lamu, off Kenya’s coast. Tucked away at the edge of Shela village, the house blends Swahili charm with modern comfort: four ensuite bedrooms, a tropical garden, and a deep pool to cool off in. Our private chef and caring staff make every stay effortless, while the ocean breeze, sandy alleys, and dhow sails remind you to slow down, connect, and enjoy true freedom under the sun.
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Umma House
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 (360m2) with roof access offers an amazing view of the Indian Ocean under the makuti which protects from the rain and sunshine. This results in a beautiful, spacious and very comfortable house with "Umma House" as the name. The Villa has a total of three rooms all equipped with ensuite bathrooms.
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Pumbao House: A Stunning Villa With Swimming Pool!
Pumbao House is a stunning villa located 2 minutes away from the beach in the beautiful village of Shela, Lamu Island, Kenya. It features a private swimming pool with a fountain in a cool and shady yard and breathtaking sea views from the upper terrace. Pumbao House can welcome up to ten people with its 5 bedrooms. The stewards Mickael and Rehema & the cook Mwembe will welcome you, cook delicious dishes, keep the house clean and do your laundry.
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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.
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Design Lover’s Dream, featured in WOI magazine '23
Interiors featured internationally in books and magazines, most recently in World of Interiors (Sept 2023). With its centuries-old charm, the White House offers a truly unique stay-full of character, lovingly maintained, infused with local heritage and of course a great pool! Your stay includes: - daily housekeeping - a private chef (Thomas) - airport pickup - daily breakfast - purified water - internet - organic toiletries
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Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes with Pool
Unwind in our peaceful garden oasis with a pool, dune views, and the calming breeze through our Mbibo (Cashew) tree. This 4-bedroom, 5-bath home includes a private chef and staff. Just a 15-minute walk to Peponi Beach or across the dunes to Shela/Kipungani, it's close to everything yet blissfully quiet. Complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off included. We can’t wait to welcome you to your perfect island escape!
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