Vacation rentals with a pool in Manda Island

4.43 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Beautiful Villa in Shela, Lamu

This beautiful and spacious villa is away from the hustle and bustle of Shela, in the peaceful sand dunes behind the village. The beach/village are a 10 min walk away down a sandy lane. There are 5 stylish bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms (sleeping 10 guests), 3 kitchens with indoor/ outdoor living and relaxation spaces, a huge roof terrace perfect for star gazing as well as a plunge pool to cool down. Our lovely staff keep the house immaculate & will handle your laundry. There's fast wifi too!

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Jaha House Shela

Welcome to our peaceful Swahili style house, perfect for those seeking a true Lamu experience. The house features a luxurious pool room and lounge on the ground floor. Four spacious double bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms for your privacy and comfort. The large reception room above is ideal for hosting large dinners. The top terrace is a hidden gem, perfect for lounging and enjoying the sea views while taking in the beauty of the village. Jaha, an authentic and comfortable stay in Shela.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Apartment in Lamu

Swahili Dreams Apartments number 3

Welcome to our exquisite Swahili-style apartment, thoughtfully designed to provide a captivating experience for our esteemed guests. This spacious unit boasts one generously sized bedrooms, accompanied by its own ensuite bathroom, ensuring both comfort and convenience. There is also an additional decent sized bed in the main room. All the common areas, such as the indoor swimming pool, are easily accessible for our guests. We eagerly anticipate the pleasure of your visit in the near future!

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews

Villa in Shela

Wimbi House - Shela - Lamu

Wimbi House is the perfect home for a large family holiday or for a group of friends on an adventure. It is an ideal base from which to explore the Lamu archipelago and local culture. With 5 large en-suite rooms the house easily accommodates 10 - 14 people, with multiple entertainment and dining areas and a beautiful pool and lush courtyard on the second floor. 99% Solar powered, a 3 minute walk from the waterfront and an easy 10-minute walk from the long 12km pristine sandy Lamu beach.

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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

Lamu historical house with pool,seaview & toproof

DAR EL EDEN HOUSE is an old 18th century swahili house carefully restaured and expanded in 2009 This coral stone house maintains its original swahili architecture with local traditional materials and tadelakt plaster technique used in Marocco. Original 3,5 m ceilings and walls are decorated with carved niches , freezes and alcoves . The 4 levels home with swimming pool ,5 bedrooms suiting up for 12 persons includes a 360 degrees panoramic view on the city and ocean on third floor.

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviews

ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop and Pool

ONEWAY House, a beautiful three-story home is located in the heart of the historic Lamu Stone Town. In 2012 the award-winning architect Urku Sanchez transformed a dilapidated ruin into this elegant structure. The renovations were carried out with sensitivity to the Swahili architecture and Islamic culture of Lamu. With four spacious ensuite bedrooms and various sitting areas, the house can comfortably accommodate up to 8 adults and is ideal for families or groups of friends.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Unique beachfront cottage with large pool & garden

A charming white-washed seafront cottage at the edge of Shela village, nestled in a tropical garden on a small estate. Enjoy spectacular views of the channel and mangroves from the rooftop terrace. The 20m pool (shared with the main house) and the beach right at your doorstep make this a truly unique escape. Your stay includes: - daily housekeeping - private chef - airport pickup - daily breakfast - purified water - internet - organic toiletries - 2 kayaks

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Pumbao House: A Stunning Villa With Swimming Pool!

Pumbao House is a stunning villa located 2 minutes away from the beach in the beautiful village of Shela, Lamu Island, Kenya. It features a private swimming pool with a fountain in a cool and shady yard and breathtaking sea views from the upper terrace. Pumbao House can welcome up to ten people with its 5 bedrooms. The stewards Mickael and Rehema & the cook Mwembe will welcome you, cook delicious dishes, keep the house clean and do your laundry.

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Villa in Shela

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

House Kiru

Surrounded by century old baobabs, Nyumba Kiru is a stunning villa facing the ocean. Our house can welcome large group (14 pax) or just a couple for a romantic weekend. We rent out the whole house from 2 to 14 pax so you will never have to share with anyone. Nyumba Kiru has a pool, dining areas, bar, kitchen, umbrella and sun bed around the pool and on the beach. Wifi access and TV/DVD system. The house runs on solar system and generator.

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviews

Townhouse in Lamu

Design Lover’s Dream, featured in WOI magazine '23

Interiors featured internationally in books and magazines, most recently in World of Interiors (Sept 2023). With its centuries-old charm, the White House offers a truly unique stay-full of character, lovingly maintained, infused with local heritage and of course a great pool! Your stay includes: - daily housekeeping - a private chef (Thomas) - airport pickup - daily breakfast - purified water - internet - organic toiletries

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes with Pool

Unwind in our peaceful garden oasis with a pool, dune views, and the calming breeze through our Mbibo (Cashew) tree. This 4-bedroom, 5-bath home includes a private chef and staff. Just a 15-minute walk to Peponi Beach or across the dunes to Shela/Kipungani, it's close to everything yet blissfully quiet. Complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off included. We can’t wait to welcome you to your perfect island escape!

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4.78 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviews

Zahir House, Shela, Lamu

KerstinRating, 5 stars2 months ago

Amazing location. The service provided by the staff in the house was impeccable. We will certainly come back. Everyone loved the stay. Worth noting though that it is five stories and the rooms are all split between the different floors so lots of walking in stairs.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviews

Luxurious town house with sea views and pool

EmilyRating, 5 stars5 months ago

Beautiful house, special mention for the rooftop, airy and great to chill at. We had a great stay at Nyota House. Jonny was very responsive and Harrison made our stay super smooth. Very good location too. Definitely recommend!

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Umma House

QuentinRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago

We had a great time and would come back - the house is an old renovated Swahili house and a not only comfortable and functional, but a monument itself, among the better preserved villas in Lamu. Our days there were like spending time in long lost days. Unique and wonderful. Do come with mosquito repellent, Lamu has a few of these, and try the Kitumba in Mangrove restaurant, wonderful breakfast.

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews

Beautiful beachfront ForodhaniHouse

MegRating, 5 stars1 week ago

A beautiful home located in a fantastic location for views of the ocean. A fantastic breeze in every single part of the home. The house itself is absolutely divine. The house staff are friendly and attentive. We stayed for five days for a photoshoot in Old Town and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again whether for work or with a group of friends.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Mnarani House, Shela, Lamu

DaisyRating, 5 stars16 months ago

We had a lovely stay, beautiful house close to Shela beach. Raphael and all the staff were great. We loved the pool for cooling down. Lots of low ledges and high drops so be very careful with little ones

4.74 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews

The Dunes-A new Arabic/Swahili Villa in Shela

FionaRating, 5 stars2 months ago

The Dunes is a very special and beautiful home. The photos were helpful in our initial booking and on arrival we were in awe with how breathtaking the property is in real life. In particular, we spent many hours in the pool which was kept sparkling for our entire week’s stay. Marianne was a very responsive host, replying to any questions very quickly throughout our time at The Dunes. Abu, the caretaker, was very kind and knowledgeable, organising day trips and a very special sunset dhow experience- nothing was too much trouble. The house is kept spotless by Joyce which was really appreciated and chef Tomick was very flexible with our varied schedules each day. At night, we felt very safe with Muhammad’s unobtrusive presence. I highly recommend you treat yourself with spending time in this amazing property.

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Help us house, lamu/ shella traditional house

ConnorRating, 5 stars12 months ago

We really enjoyed our stay at Tunusuru House. It is just off the beach front in the centre of Shela, meaning everything is within easy walking distance. Chef Robert and his team cooked exceptional food - some of the best fish that we have ever eaten. The rooftop is a particular highlight - stunning views out onto Manda Island and a very welcome breeze. The house were able to organise numerous excursions and all of our water taxis and were incredibly responsive. If I was being picky, although traditionally designed, the house was a little sparse on furnishings (e.g. there could be some bedside tables), but overall this didn’t detract from the enjoyment of our stay. I’d thoroughly recommend Tunusuru House!