Vacation rentals with beach access in East Africa

Stunning position right on the sand at beautiful Tofo Beach - with an incredible outside area which includes loungers, day bed, hammock chairs, a braai and dining table all on the beach! Thank you Maria and Henri for a unique and wonderful stay 🙏🏼

Patricia is a super host. She communicated well and made things run smooth. This place was great! Super clean, comfortable and spacious. Risper the housekeeper and Wafula the chef made this vacation extra sweet for us. We cleared the plates from delicious meals everyday and Risper was very hospitable. Having the pool was a plus. This is a hidden gem that we hope to come back again to someday. We are forever grateful!

Very nice apartment and amenities with splendid views! we recommend this apartment Ghislaine

Such a beautiful place to spend a few days discovering Lamu. The rooms are very comfortable, and the views are incredible. Great rooftop too, even for sleeping outside in nice weather. Awham is a great host too, very kind and welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed at all times.

We had an incredible stay at this beautiful home — spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully equipped. The bedrooms were cool and comfortable thanks to the air conditioning and fans, making nights by the beach relaxing and restful. The housekeeper Sylvia and the chef truly made our stay unforgettable. Their warmth and attention to detail made the house feel like home, and by the end of the trip, they genuinely felt like part of the family. The house has everything you need, including beach towels for both the semi-private pool and the beach, which is just a few steps away. Getting around was easy — we hopped on a tuk-tuk to explore the town and visit places like Stiltz, where we even got to feed bush babies! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would happily return in a heartbeat.

Stéphanie and her team were incredible, very responsive and even helping to set up a surprise birthday welcome for my husband on our arrival. Blue Bay is a dream and this house only adds to it - luxe, easy, and with the lagoon right out your door. Very well set up for kids and families with lots of nice touches. Only drawback is that you're right in the flight path of the airport, which scared our toddler until he got used to it - but luckily the flights don't really go at night so you're not disturbed. Would definitely recommend and hope to return!

We had a fabulous stay at Ronan’s place! The apartment is truly a haven in the Garden of Eden. All appliances you can think of are available. Everything looks just like the photos. I can definitely recommend Ronan’s place wholeheartedly. We’ll choose his place again when we return.

I will be back for sure! Can’t get better than this in terms of a beach front property. Epic sunrises and the patio has comfortable lounge furniture to enjoy the view from above. The property is guarded 24/7 and has a locked gate to the beach which gave us reassurance and safety. Host is responsive and provided clear communication. Jackson, the property manager, was so helpful, accommodating, always responsive and a pleasure to work with. He had recommendations for a taxi, masseuse and excursions. Rooms are comfortable. No power outages and ACs are in the bedroom. Kitchen is adequately stocked. Great water pressure and hot water in bathrooms and sinks. Note there is a spiral staircase to climb as it’s on the top floor. The complex itself can do with a spruce up and cleaning on facade.

Edwin the site manager was the best person we met since arriving to Zanzibar. A true gentleman and extremely genuine which can be hard at times to find when traveling. He felt like a friend and was the best host we have had through Airbnb. Would book again!

It was amazing 🤩✨ The garden is really a little paradise, it was hard for us to leave The place to calm down and relaxing ❤️ it's super private, just Forrest and Ocean around you Abdu and Daud ("housekeeping") are also super friendly and always there if you have a question. We really would recommend the place if you want to take some time for you and your loved ones ❤️

This rental home is probably one of the most unique that we have ever experienced. Incredible natural beauty, gorgeous views, refreshing outdoor bathrooms, etc. Felt like we are in nature while having the luxuries of civilization. Truly a memorable stay. Dave and his crew are helpful and accommodating. If we ever get out to Tofo again, we would love to stay here for an even longer duration.

Great host, great house, great staff, great stay! We’ve visited Watamu many times over the years and found our stay at Dragonfly Cottage one of the most copacetic. Pete’s a great host - always responsive, very accommodating. The cottage was lovely - a great use of space - well designed, stylish, and comfortable. Both bedrooms and the common room open up onto the covered veranda leading to the pool and tranquil garden. The cottages are well-located near a quiet section of the beach - which is reached down a shaded path - and a walkable distance to both the center of town and Mida Creek. Doris and the rest of the staff were very welcoming - each making a point of introducing themselves - and helpful, without being underfoot. Dragonfly’s a lovely place to stay!

Had a great time. Peaceful and beautiful!!

Very friendly owner and helpful for giving tips if you are a stranger. The villa is absolutely stunning and private to you so you can have a peaceful time. 15 minutes from Nungwi where you can find a lot options. We will be back as my friends and I love the place. Thanks for your hospitality.

We had an amazing stay at Suzanne's place. Incredible views, well equipped house, very professional care takers and the location just can't be beat. Can only recommend and needless to say we'll be back!

We really enjoyed our stay! Lovely host & beautiful place

We had a wonderful week in Tatiana's beautiful apartment. The view of the Indian ocean was spectacular. We practically had the pool and beach to ourselves when we were there as very few others around. Tatiana was very responsive, particularly when we had an issue with the hot water on day one. It was all fixed very quickly. I hope one day we can return as it was the perfect base for us to explore the area. Thank you!

It was a wonderful experience and the host was very supportive and prompt to respond, charming and helpful. I recommend the place.

It was a cool place,through it rained through out our stay but it was wow.nature also was BEST

We had a pleasant stay. The studio is well located and as described. Bruno is a welcoming and available host. We are satisfied with the service

A dream vacation in a very beautiful location. Pierre is very friendly, very available. The accommodation is super nice, very well arranged, with everything you need. The bedding is extremely good. The neighborhood is very quiet, close to the lagoon and 10 minutes from a supermarket. No negative points, just happiness for a wonderful vacation. Thank you Pierre!

We had a great time in this apartment. Everything was very clean and thoughtful. The rooms are beautiful, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The residence is superb, quiet, with a perfect pool to relax in. The beach is a short walk away, which is really nice. The neighborhood is nice and peaceful, perfect for a relaxing holiday. Tawhida and her husband were welcoming, responsive and remained available for any questions📩, which made our stay even more enjoyable. 😌 We leave delighted and highly recommend this accommodation. 👍

Very nice accommodation facing the sea, superb view not overlooked. Well-equipped, private parking, beach 100 m away and city center a few hundred meters away. Easy communication with the host. We'll be back with pleasure if we have a chance.

Great host. Super responsive. Highly recommended.