Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Lamu

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

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.

It is a very nice home in Shela, close to the beach, shops, restaurants and gives you an opportunity to explore the narrow streets and the island beauty. House is good, people are nice and I would recommend going there anytime!

Samaki house was great place to immerse yourself in Lamu’s culture. The house itself boasts beautiful Swahili finishes along with a stunning view from the terrace. The location is within walking distance to several local restaurants, land marks and is located near the Main Street where all the local stores are. Moses, the house manager, was extremely helpful. Breakfast was an added bonus, and the provision of different breakfast options was very appreciated.

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.

We fell in love of the island, the beach, the people and the wonderful house of Veronique! The house is 10/15 minutes from the beach, lost in the Nature of the island. In the evening is just so relaxing to look at the starts from the terrace with the sofa. The room is spacious, clean and the garden is immense and well preserved. One of my favourite stay in airbnb of all time!

Our stay at Ttunu House was absolutely incredible. The property is stunning and spacious, offering multiple areas to relax. The rooms are enormous and feature beautiful, immaculate bathrooms. The team made our experience even more exceptional. Cornelius, the house manager, was incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, arranging activities and offering fantastic recommendations. Chef Stephan's meals were delicious, and he was very flexible with our requests, even taking us to the market to shop for our stay. Jackson, the housekeeper, kept Ttunu House spotless and took care of our laundry every day. We truly lacked for nothing. Ttunu House is, without a doubt, the perfect place for a magical vacation.

Naima's place is extremely good value for money in Shela! Everything matches the description and photos and the house suited our group's needs perfectly. Naima was super responsive throughout the lead-up to our stay and Patrick was a wonderful to have around the house for breakfast and meals. The house sits about a 5-minute walk inland from the main dock and seafront in Shela, which was nice in that it required us to navigate deeper into the village than on previous visits - allowing you to better understand the labyrinth layout of the village and experience daily life in Shela a bit more up close than if you're staying right by the water. The one slight disadvantage (and by no means is it a deal breaker!) is that, depending on the season, the prevailing winds don't quite reach the roof deck - meaning that there isn't a ton of respite from the midday heat. No issues for sleeping though - the multiple fans in each room are more than enough! Would definitely recommend Naima's House!

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!

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!

His description does not really do it justice! It is far bigger than you will expect and easily accommodate 6 without issues. Best thing though, was Abdillah himself. Friendly, helpful and a great tour guide around the village of Shela. This has been his home his entire life and it shows. I would recommend anyone wanting a relaxing yet exciting vacation, long or short, to visit Shela and stay in his place. We will be returning next year with our children! Give thanks Abdillah One Love

I wish I stayed here longer than 1 night. Poor planning on my part. Linet was truly incredible. Very helpful and gave me a free upgrade. Ideal location and easy to find. The design of the place is stunning. The breakfast is well worth it! Everything was delicious and fresh. Absolutely coming back to stay here with family. You will not regret it!