Vacation rentals with beach access in Manda Island

THE MOON HOUSES -Betty's suite

According to our clients, Betty's suite is a "treat"... Infinity pool on your own private terrace, amazing sea view and its famous bath tub (published in Condé Nast Traveler). It is the absolute location for honeymoon couple!! The house has a great sea view and few steps away from Shella Beach. Our homes are privately owned. They are built is pure Swahili Style and furnished with antiques. Our cooks, stewards, and managres are entirely devoted to your service. Your cook is trained to do all food errands and prepare all meals for you. You can select your meals from our guideline menu and you will be served in your rpivate dining area. Food is charged at cost and recorded in a book of accounts. Included in your stay: -Airport Transfert, -Cook and room steward -On-location manager who can assist you to organize local activities -Laundry service - Wifi

Beach · View · Accuracy

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

Walkability · Beach · TV

shela greentreehouse seaview terrace freewifi

If you are looking for an AMAZING seaview from your own terrace in a well-furnished serviced, daily cleaned and healthy house, surrounded by green trees in a quiet and elegant corner of the beautiful Shela coast, just 2 minutes walk from shela beach,shops, bars and restaurants, you found it ! A maid takes care of the cleaning, shopping, ironing and washing in the morning hours. Upon request, we can arrange massages and dinners at home , pick up at the airport and sailing trip on our dhow Tailan

View · Beach · Long stay

Hisani House Shela

This charming townhouse is just 230 meters from the beach. Surrounded by Swahili neighbors, local shops (dukas), it blends privacy and convenience. Perfect for families and friends. Why this Place: Location: Central Shela with easy access to everything, ensuring privacy and security. Swahili Charm: Experience authentic island life in a welcoming community and a beautifully preserved home. Spacious & Functional: Multiple terraces and large living areas provide room to gather, relax, and enjoy

View · Beach · Indoor spaces

Beautiful Rooftop Apartment

Khayrat Apartment, located in the heart of bustling Shela village is the perfect stay for your Lamu vacation. Our top floor apartment is made up of two floors, the bottom one consisting of two ensuite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy living room and two balconies. As comfortable as this floor is, our rooftop is the place to be! You'll have a 360 view of the village, the ocean and the sand dunes behind Shela, including amazing sunsets and sunrises. Khayrat apartment sleeps 4 people.

View · Beach · Checkout

Swahili Paradise w/ Private Chef | Steps to Beach

Welcome to a place where the rhythm of the ocean sets the pace. As our guests consistently say, staying here is an experience in "pure paradise." Kinjarling is more than just a beautiful Swahili-style home—it's a fully-serviced retreat designed for ultimate relaxation, with our incredible staff and private chef ready to make your stay unforgettable. Just a one-minute stroll from the pristine sands of Shela Beach and right behind the legendary Peponi Hotel, our location is simply perfect.

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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

View · Walkability · Outdoor spaces

Kinooni House: A stunning historic house restored!

Kinooni* House is one of the most ancient houses on Historic Lamu Island. Once the home of the Governor of Lamu, who was then the emissary to the Sultan of Zanzibar at the end of the 18th century, it has now been carefully restored with traditional Swahili design and craftsmanship to bring back the elegance, simplicity, and grandeur of the original mansion. * Kinooni means “the place of the sharpening stone” so Nyumba ya Kinooni means : “ the house of where the sharpening stone is”.

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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.

Beach · View · Getting around

Bone Idle, Lamu Beach Home

A rustic beach house, Robinson Crusoe style. At the southern tip of Lamu Island, the house faces the Indian Ocean as it rolls in along a great stretch of empty beach. An absolutely perfect place for simply doing nothing, one can nevertheless also lie on the beach, float out to sea or take long walks across the island. Lamu, centuries old, and the most ancient Swahili settlement on the East African coast, is just a 30 minute boat ride away.

Beach · Walkability · Bathroom

Asali House

We would like to remind all our guests that Shela village is a quiet community that wakes at sunrise and will not tolerate unauthorised parties. Much of the charm of Lamu is derived from the fact that it is not a party island, preserving the strong cultural values which make it such a unique place. Therefore, we ask that you be respectful of those who live here as you stay with us.

Beach · View · Comfort

Small family house in Shela

Kahindi takes care of laundry, shopping, cooking and more. He stays at the ground floor and has been helping out since the house was built. There is a Starlink Internet connection dedicated to the house. Please ask Kahindi for details.

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