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!

Fantastic place - we had a wonderful few nights here - easily could have stayed longer. Great location near the beach and other amenities (restaurants etc.). Our host could not have been more accommodating in respect of arrangements or extras, nothing was too much trouble. He is almost available 24/7. The apartment has been laid out beautifully and the all that you need for a comfortable stay. There are very clear instructions for everything. Nothing to complain about! Would thoroughly recommend staying here if visiting Lamu/Shela, you won’t be disappointed. Our little 3 year old also really enjoyed it. Access to the roof terrace is fantastic as it is a great place to chill and look at the beautiful surroundings. Delicious breakfast and able to accommodate a variety of tastes including gluten free. Beds turned down and water refilled is a very nice touch. Simply wonderful!

Lovely place to stay. I would highly recommend for solo travellers. Christine the caretaker is equally super helpful and willing to share recommendations and tips on how to make the most of your trip.

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!

This is a beautiful, spacious, and super comfortable place. It was amazing to watch the sunset overlooking the dunes right from the comfortable couch with the open plan view. It also has lots of privacy. I especially appreciated how peaceful it felt. Rita, the help, was fantastic — so kind and helpful throughout my stay. Would definitely come back!

The whole stay is amazing. The location is nice, may confusing at the first time but when you get used to it you will find a super close way to the beach. Only 5mins walking. It also close to restaurants and entertainments. The host is nice, friendly and always helpful. The chef cooks breakfast for us everyday. The room is clean and cute. If you have mosquito problems, let host know, they will give you some coil and that’s really effective.

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.

Wow Wow Wow, what an amazing place. If you are looking for absolute peace and tranquility then Shanti House in Lamu is the place to go. Amazing setting right on the beach with breathtaking sunset, great beach walks, etc. The staff where great and Steven the house assistant was there to help with anything when needed. Although there is great restaurants around, no need to go out and look for restaurants as the chef Katana was amazing and his food was spectacular. I highly recommend Shanti House for anyone looking for an amazing beach holiday experience.

We had a very happy easy time. Lamu was hot and steamy and do the fans and breezes were welcome from the great design of the house. Lawrence the chef, host and general in charge person was a delight as was Philip.

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.

Wonderful experience! Monia and Abdul are excellent hosts, super knowledgeable and helpful. Lovely place just slightly away from Lamu town, yet easily walkable.

Well I am struggling back in reality after the most incredible couple of weeks at Charlottes house in the magical village of Shela. We were cared for so beautifully by Eddie and in fact we all agreed that while we had amazing food in Lamu at all places we visited, the food Eddie cooked for us at home was the best. Clean, fresh, delicious. He is a wonderful wonderful man and an excellent chef. Thank you Charlotte and Eddie. I really hope to be back in the not too distant future. The location is amazing, a few mi notes walk from the sea and the very fun Peponi Hotel. We felt safe at all times . I miss it terribly

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.