Vacation rentals with beach access in Lamu

Feisal's place was amazing. The house sits on its own plot on Manda Island, just a quick boat ride from Shela and Lamu Town. We had a family of 5 adults, 2 kids, a toddler and 2 infants. There was more than enough space with a balcony on each floor and 3 bedrooms. The sea breeze was incredible and the pool did not disappoint. There is a long dock to go to the boat and as the level of the tide varied each day we enjoyed swimming in the sea some days and beachtime on others. Amina the housekeeper and her daughters kept the place clean and helped us with anything we needed. We hired a chef, Yousef, who cooked amazing meals and even grocery shopped for us. This allowed us to truly relax and our kids loved their time on the island..it was a true adventure for them. We visited the Takwa Ruins, shopped in Shela and ate at several local restaurants. The weather was gorgeous and when it rained it only lasted minutes. The internet speed was great both inside and outside and allowed for streaming and movie afternoons when the kids were tired. We would love to return some day!

The prefect holiday. Made everything soo easy for me. Worth every coin

Loved every bit of my stay. Mohamed was super responsive from the get-go. He gave us all the necessary contacts we needed to help with touring Lamu and was always a call away in case of anything. Cant wait to come back!

Staying at Abdillah's place in Shela was a genuine pleasure. From the moment we arrived, he welcomed us warmly, making us feel like part of the local community. The accommodation itself was authentic, with a charming balcony offering a serene view of the sea—a perfect spot to relax and soak in the surroundings.​ Airbnb Abdillah went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable. He provided laundry services, safely stored our bags on our last day when we had a late departure, and even organized tours for us to explore the area. These thoughtful touches made our trip seamless and enjoyable.​ The neighborhood was vibrant and welcoming, allowing us to experience the local culture firsthand. Overall, if you're looking for an authentic stay in Shela with a host who truly cares about your experience, Abdillah's place is a fantastic choice.​

Authentic Swahili Town House on three floors. Lovely roof terrace. Amazing housekeeper Elizabeth who is very helpful and on hand.

Deuli house is a real gem. We went as a group of 14 adults and had a truly wonderful experience. From the moment of booking and then pick up at the airport Chui communicated proactively and was always really accommodating. Chengo the chef, Michael and the rest of the team at the house were an absolute dream. They helped us make provisions orders before arriving, learned our preferences and cooked exceptional daily meals and generally were fantastic. The icing on the cake was on the final night where they arranged a dinner party for a group of 26 at the house which was flawless. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay. I strongly recommend Chui’s place to anyone (big groups or families) and I look forward to coming back

Jane was very helpful even before our trip, her house, Jaha is definitely prettier than the pictures. She has done a good job with the interior and she a nice collection of books you can read while relaxing. James the chef made such tasty meals, his soups are a must have 😅 Juma was also very proactive and he helped us around the Island. Jane has done well with her team, including Nasir who picked and dropped us at Manda Airport. We had a such a lovely stay.

Paradise! The Shanti Beach House was an exceptional place to spend our last week in Kenya. The staff was excellent and answered any questions that we had about the island, traveling to Shela/Lamu or the food. We never did try any of the restaurants as Katana’s cooking was magnificent. Any little hint of what we might like to try for a meal and he made it happen! The accommodations were exactly as described, but the outdoor shower was the best part! Leave your cares behind and unwind at this beautiful beach front property. I highly recommend!!

We had a great stay! The location of the house is excellent, and Millicent was incredibly helpful throughout our visit. George and the staff at the house were warm, welcoming, and cooked delicious meals. Overall, a great experience!

Mtende house is beautifully charming, each detail seemingly handpicked with thought and attention to detail. From the characterful doors, windows, lighting fixtures and furnishings, to the elevated ceilings in the bedrooms to the breezy dining and sitting area at the top of the 3 storey house, everything about the house makes you feel at home and simultaneously on vacation. The staff were wonderful. Patrick is a terrific cook and assisted by George, everything went perfectly smoothly regarding every aspect of our stay. If you are lucky enough to visit Shela, make Mtende House your home away from home … you won‘t regret it. Thank you Jax for being an amazing host and sharing your special home with us.

Spectacular. I don’t think any words can justify our incredible stay at Forodhani House but I’ll try. The house itself is jaw-dropping. Charming Swahili architectural elements with an open floor plan that maximizes the 180 degree sea view. The bedrooms are generous to say the least, with well designed en-suite bathrooms that rival 5-star hotels. Yes. You will be wowed by how it looks. But the best part of the house is how it feels. The way it’s designed, the cross breeze flows beautifully through the entire property. And still, somehow the house isn’t the best part of our stay. The best part is the house staff. Without too much fuss or fanfare, the staff preemptively cared for our every need. They remembered how we liked our tea and how we liked the lights to be at dinner. 5-star service from beginning to end. Then there was the food. every meal prepare by the in-house chef Cylus left us speechless. We didn’t eat dinner anywhere else. Core memory stuff.