Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Lamu

We loved our stay at Pumbao House. It was perfect for our family: two parents and three young adults. It was our final stop after an few weeks traveling through Kenya, and provided the peaceful, casual, comfortable space we needed. We enjoyed every meal cooked by Mwembe, and left the decision making up to him. It was not hard to say "yes!" to "catch of the day"! He and Alex made us feel at home, and were so helpful in every way. Every bedroom was spacious and had an en suite bathroom. We used the pool every day, as well as the outdoor shower. Peponi's was just a few steps away and provided the perfect place for a "sundowner" and a card game at the end of each day, before returning to the house for dinner. I would definitely recommend this house for a family or couples/families traveling together. We created amazing memories there, especially up in the "crow's nest" at the top of the house, where we lay on deep comfortable cushions to look at the stars. We will be 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.

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.

Our stay at Hannah's villa in Shela was nothing short of a dream - my friends and I felt right at home from the moment we stepped foot in her beautiful home. Hannah was extremely helpful from start to finish, giving us great local recommendations and helping us book activities on the island, and checking in once in a while to make sure we had everything we needed. Surrounded by beautiful views of the Shela dunes, the house's architecture was like stepping into an Architectural Digest magazine - the bedrooms and bathrooms were pristine and incredibly comfortable, relaxing by the lovely pool was dreamy, and Lawrence's delectable cooking did not disappoint (still dreaming of his famous ginger crab and fish curry!). We were sad to leave but are looking forward to staying again soon!

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.

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

it was fantastic. Locted only a few steps from the boardwalk is good to reach the speedboats for a tour or transfer quickly. The building itself has been created and reflects traditional Swahili architecture. The bedrooms feature famous Lamu beds accompanied by other Lamu furniture. The allover coastal style brings you quickly into holiday feeling. The staff Michael and Paul are helping and attending. The yellow fish curry from Michael easily would win awards. we had a great time. Asante sana for having 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.

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!

Ivor’s place was extremely wonderful!! We had the best stay in Lamu and Ivor is such a wonderful host! Can’t wait to go back again ☺️

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!

We had a wonderful time staying in Lamu as a whole. The apartments are central, easy to access restaurants, cafés, the beach was at 10min walking distance. The staff was very welcoming and everything was clean. The rooftop view is breathtaking! There was an issue with our initial booked room and we were upgraded upon arrival!

Job was super nice to me! I booked just minutes before entering the flight to Lamu and when I arrived the room was already clean and Job's worker explain me about everything I wanted to know. Job was available to any question at any time throw the app and was super flexible was me in the checkout time.

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!