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House / Villa - Watamu

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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House / Villa - Watamu provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 82691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House / Villa - Watamu

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

House / Villa - Watamu Watamu
House / Villa - Watamu Private vacation home
House / Villa - Watamu Private vacation home Watamu

About the area

Map
Watamu, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Prawn Lake - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Mida Creek - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 19 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Malindi Beach - 27 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Isla Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House / Villa - Watamu have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is House / Villa - Watamu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at House / Villa - Watamu?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House / Villa - Watamu?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House / Villa - Watamu?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House / Villa - Watamu located?

Situated in Watamu, this golf holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Watamu Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) away.

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Reviews

House / Villa - Watamu Reviews

10

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arnold L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We stayed over the Christmas and New Year period and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were courteous and professional and both Franklyn (the property caretaker) and Patrick (the chef) were truly outstanding.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wish I was there now!

This place is really quite amazing. This was our first time to Watamu and we didn’t really know what to expect. The beaches here are so amazing and the people are wonderful. We did have a slight miscommunication right off the bat regarding dinner on arrival, but it was quickly remedied. Daniel was wonderful with answering questions about the house and it’s amenities. And once we realized that Franklin, the house manager, was really the one to go through for everything else, we hit our stride. I think it would be helpful to have more pictures of all the rooms and maybe a floor plan of the villa, so that people truly understand what they are getting. The bonus rooftop for watching sunsets was really great. But the third bedroom was not really usable for our family (three children 6 and under) because the stairs and access were outside, separate from the rest of the house. It is also helpful to know that the bedrooms have A/C, but the main room did not. Also, the pool is shared with three other villas, which was not a problem, but just nice to know ahead of time. We highly recommend paying extra for the staff. They cooked incredible meals and picked up the house while we were out and about. And it was so nice to not have to worry about cooking and cleaning up. Thank you for a wonderful vacation. We had such a great time that we will never forget!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

We loved our stay at Baobab villas. From our arrival, Franklin was amazing. He showed us around our villa, discussed our upcoming plans and gave us information on how to get around. Ronald, our chef was also incredible. Very creative in cooking and accommodating for children. The villas were spacious and clean. Be aware the third bedroom is a separate entrance on the second level. Check out the upper level to view the stars! Wifi was consistent. The location is a short tuk tuk ride from town, but far enough for quiet after a fun day out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian h.

Great relaxing stay at a fantastic rate.

Close to nice beaches and nice relaxing yArd with pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stefano s.

Ottima villa a Watamu!

Bellissima villa all'interno di una piccola proprietà di sole 4 case in tutto, ben mimettizzate nel rigoglioso giardino tropicale, con buona privacy ,.grande piscina comune, pulità e ben esposta con lettini e asciugamani. L'interno è ottimamente rifinito, ed al nostro arrivo la casa era in perfette condizioni. Tre camere, tre bagni, salone, patio/veranda sempre in ombra per eccellenti cene e pranzi . Abbiamo scelto l'opzione cuoco e non ci siamo pentiti: Erasmo si è rivelato all'altezza della situazione e ha gestito benissimo le nostre due famiglie ( 7 pax). Gentilissimo e disponibile anche Abram, il responsabile delle ville, sempre pronto con siggerimenti e consigli.Mare e spiagge nelle vicinanze, 10-15 minuti a piedi, centro di Watamu con tuc tuc a 1,5 euro per 3/4 persone in 5 minuti.Ideale per 2 famiglie, da consigliare !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kasandi M.

I LOVED IT! NO BETTER PLACE! BOOK IT NOW!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! I am a very judgmental person and the fact that I am saying that it is STUNNING really means something! My family is Kenyan- American and we were looking for a place to just get away and this was perfect! We will be booking again next year and we have been telling people all over D.C. about this amazing villa! I love the bathrooms! i know it's random but i though the design was so authentic and chic and it really stayed true to the Kenyan style. It is time to get away from the internet and read a novel by the pool. The owner provided magnificent customer service and I would recommend this to the royals!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella P.

Location meravigliosa

Villa bellissima, pulita, spaziosa e ben arredata e corredata. Ho soggiornato qua con amici nel periodo tra Natale e Capodanno. Tutto davvero meraviglioso. Non affaccia direttamente sul mare e non ha vista mare, ma cio' non toglie l'incanto e la confortevolezza. La piscina e' utilissima, uno spettacolo.... cosi' come il giardino tropicale molto curato. Una menzione speciale a Willy, Dominique e Abram che hanno reso il nostro soggiorno ancora piu' speciale. Proprietari in loco, disponibili e cordialissimi. Un caro saluto (e a presto). Jambo Jambo!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

boato g.

Ambiente da favola

Appena tornati da una bellissima vacanza a Watamu. La villa e' bellissima, inserita in un giardino tropicale meraviglioso ;l'ambiente e' molto pulito e curato cosi come la piscina tenuta costantemente pulita. Ottima la fornitura della villa con lenzuala cambiate nel corso della settimana ed asciugamani a richiesta. Forniti inoltre tele mare per la piscina. Accoglienza cordialissima e personale molto gentile; bravissimo il cuoco Willi e il suo assistente Dominique. Disconibilissimo Abram per qualsiasi occorrenza. A posteriori posso affermare con tranquillita' che la location ha superato di gran lunga le piu' rosee aspettative ed appena potro' tornero' al Baobab
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurent C., Suresnes

Un petit paradis en dehor...

Un petit paradis en dehors des circuits touristiques. Cadre paisible, jardin magnifique et très bien entretenu, propriétaires charmants. Abram, l'intendant de la résidence, est très chaleureux. Villa et chambres nettoyées chaque jour, cuisinier talentueux. Petit conseil : les ballades en quad valent vraiment le coup ! 2 point importants : - La résidence n'est pas facile d'accès depuis Mombasa : aucun panneau de direction, c'est l'aventure dès votre arrivée ! - Lorsque les services sont payants, il faudrait que Abram l'annonce toujours aux résidents en préambule J'espère à bientôt, merci à Adriano & Luciana pour leur accueil chaleureux et souriant également. Laurent C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

michele b.

"tutto semplicemente unic...

"tutto semplicemente unico e meraviglioso!"
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

patrizia t.

"Siamo appena rientrati i...

"Siamo appena rientrati in Italia dopo 20 giorni trascorsi presso la villa oggetto della recensione tutto e'' stato perfetto: magnifica posizione, bellissima casa con grande giardino tropicale e piscina, eccezionale e fantastico il personale dello staff ottima organizzazione ideale anche per persone anziane e bambini"
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

"Vacanza da sogno!! Cosa ...

"Vacanza da sogno!! Cosa dire dell’africa e cosa dire della villa se non che sono un sogno. Esperienza esaltante nel suo complesso, la villa è veramente fantastica, inserita in un giardino ben curato tutti i giorni dal giardiniere dello staff, piscina molto grande e adatta anche a bambini che non sanno nuotare essendo l’acqua per buona parte molto bassa, un’oasi di pace e tranquillità a poco più di 1 km dal centro di watamu . L’arredamento e i particolari interni sono curatissimi, tutto è perfettamente funzionante e la pulizia quotidiana è impeccabile. Abram, responsabile dello staff, è superpresente e pronto a esaudire qualsiasi richiesta e ad organizzare qualsiasi gita (10 e lode!!). cuoco e cameriera sono la ciliegina sulla torta, qualità e servizio ottimi, è come essere in un albergo a 5 stelle con tutto il personale a disposizione. Super consigliata. "
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

"Eccoci qua, rientrati da...

"Eccoci qua, rientrati da una vacanza da sogno. Safari magnifici, ma la ciliegina sulla torta è stata l''arrivo in villa... Non ho parole per descrivere tanta bellezza, non saprei da dove cominciare, Abram ci ha accolti con un sorriso indimenticabile, allegro solare e sempre con tanta voglia di ridere e scherzare, sempre disponibilissimo per tutto, Morgan e Lucy??? ne vogliamo parlare??? coppia perfetta, 2 ragazzi d''oro, bravissimi in tutto, non potevamo chiedere di meglio.... Poi tuo padre, veramente gentile, una persona con cui perdersi delle ore a parlare ( ho notato che la parola non gli manca... hi hi hi ih) disponibilissimo in tutto, anche troppo, abbiamo passato insieme momenti veramente interessanti, ci ha insegnato tante cose... Ci ha fatto da cicerone a Malindi, ci ha portati a mangiare la pizza... guarda avrai un milione di cose da scriverti ancora... però mi fermo... Comunque complimenti ancora per la villa veramente MAGNIFICA... Grazie veramente di tutto con tutto il cuore... inutile dire che il prossimo viaggio in kenya sarà al Baobab Village.... Saluti da Gloria e tutto il resto della tribù..."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine D.

"Nous avons été enchantés...

"Nous avons été enchantés par le cadre de vie, le confort et l''accueil (merci Abraham). Baobab villa est est havre de paix, un petit paradis! La qualité du service de cuisine est remarquable (merci à Justin). Enfin , je salue la cordialité de toute la famille Scolaro."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

matilde t.

Buongiorno, casa molto be...

Buongiorno, casa molto bella, bella la piscina, personale fantastico, ma sconsigliato a chi ha bimbi piccoli e necessita delle 3 camere. Avere il cuoco qui è davvero molto bello ed Abram vi aiuterà in qualsiasi altra necessità. Io sono stata delusa per aver affittato la casa con 3 camere (1 per me ed una per ognuno dei miei 2 bambini). Purtroppo non mi è stato detto che una era al piano superiore, ma esterna ed indipendente dalla casa e così abbiamo potuto sfruttarne solo 2, visto che i miei bambini hanno 3 e 5 anni, quindi di notte avrebbero potuto aver bisogno e sarebbero stati isolati se io avessi dormito nella camera sopra. Per me era un disagio in quanto i bambini, abituati in camere separate, si disturbavano a vicenda svegliandosi molto presto. Ci sono rumori molesti dalle 7h00 alle 17h00 per via di un cantiere adiacente: nessuna possibilità di riposare e di rilassarsi in casa o in piscina durante il giorno.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

"La casa e'' davvero degn...

"La casa e'' davvero degna di nota , per il contesto in cui si trova , per la struttura più'' che efficiente , per il personale di servizio ossia Abram il cutode ed il giardiniere sempre disponibili e cortesi nonche'' per la tranquillita''ed il silenzio costanti... In tre parole VERA OASI DI PACE."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed the house and...

"We enjoyed the house and compound very much! Very friendly and helpfull staff, lovely garden, spacious and kids friendly swimming pool. Large modern rooms and kitchen -great value for money. We would certainly recommend it to friends!"
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

"Lovely holiday house wit...

"Lovely holiday house with very helpful staff. Absolutely perfect pool for toddlers and adults to share. For improvement I would suggest a baby cot or detachable sides for the single beds, and a mosquito net for the double bed to enable a good nights sleep."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

morena g.

"Io e i miei amici abbiam...

"Io e i miei amici abbiamo trascorso davvero una bella vacanza nella casa di Daniele: la casa è bellissima, estremamente pulita e i padroni di casa sono sempre stati molto gentili"
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

"Beautifully designed and...

"Beautifully designed and very well kitted out. Air conditioning that worked. Polite helpful staff. Sparkling pool with beds/towels provided. A very enjoyable holiday"
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maryi G.

"Great house and compound...

"Great house and compound. Staff professional and helpful. Will definitely use it again and highly recommend it to families with small children as it is very safe and self contained."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

"This place is absolutely...

"This place is absolutely wonderful: safe, clean, peaceful, very well maintained, with very dedicated staff - 2 thumbs up for Abraham- who is doing his best to make our stay very enjoyable and easy. The building is of great quality- like in the photos- the garden is a little paradise with its beautiful pool and charming cascade. We stayed more than 2 weeks and asked for a cook so we enjoyed a four stars hotel facilities in a rented property which is a very good money value for a family of 7. The only little tiny negative point is: the access to the beach is not easy. But for us, this didn''t really matter as we spent a lovely and restful time in the property. Watamu beautiful beaches are very close by car. We will definitely come back with maybe friends who could stay in the other houses of the property. "
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

riccardo c.

"Normalmente le foto prom...

"Normalmente le foto promettono quanto la realtà non riesce a mantenere. In questo caso non è così. La casa è veramente splendida, vicina alla spiaggia (altrettanto splendida) e fornita di ogni confort. La riservata gentilezza dei proprietari, mai invadenti ma sempre disponibili per ogni eventualità, ha reso il nostro soggiorno a Watamu ancora più piacevole. Personale domestico ottimo: efficiente e solare. Consiglio l''extra del cuoco, vera ciliegina sulla torta. Se dovessi tornare a Watamu non avrei alcun dubbio. Super consigliata."