Houses for rent in Watamu

Fantastic house and friendly staff ! Very good choice !

The house is very recently built, well equipped and in beautiful condition. Set in the forest, the property has a great location - close to a number of local beaches and restaurants on foot, but also close to the road into Watamu centre. Patrick and Jacky were very responsive to any requests, and we really appreciate the good communications over the week we spent there. They have put together a really useful list of local suppliers for everything from meals to massages which was hugely helpful too.

There’s few places I’ve visited that felt like home. I felt that Hamish and Lindsay put time and effort in ensuring their guests were super comfortable and had everything they needed to enjoy their holiday in Watamu. They provided snorkelling gear, mozzie spray, sunscreen and lots of interesting board games to play. Not to mention my fave Ottolenghi recipe book for some inspo. We really appreciated their well stocked kitchen and library. The house is perfect with several places to meditate and take in the sounds of the ocean. Nora and Arnold are excellent and lovely people who really added to the charm of the place. My 1yr old son loved the kitty’s and all the monkeys, Guinea fowl and monarch butterflies everywhere. When I come to Watamu next, it’ll be to stay at Hamish place.

Beautiful house with everything you need! Mc Donald and his team provided delicious meals tailored to size. We loved the first day . Lovely swimming pool and relaxing opportunities. And everything was perfectly fine! Recommended. !

We had the most amazing time at Dar Meeti- the building itself was better even than the photos and the Daniel (chef) and Sammy (supervisor) together with the rest of the staff made our stay exceptional.

Where do i even start? The check in was amazing, smooth and accessible to the shops.. Sabrina is very warm and quick to answer questions.. Ngowa the house keeper is extremely nice with the visitors, from food, to quick response, to helping with anything we ask.. I would highly recommend Rafiki Tamu with Sabrina.

My family and I had such a great time! The place was beautiful and clean, exactly like the pictures! Elyson was a great chef and very helpful with everything we needed! I would absolutely come back and recommend this place to others!

We had a wonderful stay at Frederica’s house in Watamu! From the moment we booked, Frederica was incredibly kind and proactive. She stayed in touch throughout the trip planning process, gave us transport recommendations, suggesting great activities and restaurants, and kindly accommodating an early check-in for our arrival. The house itself is absolutely stunning. We were blown away by the thoughtful design, both indoors and out. The pool was perfect for relaxing, and the lush nature surrounding the property made it feel like a true getaway. A special mention also goes to Rachid, the chef Frederica works with! He kept us well-fed and happy throughout our stay, making the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend staying here if you’re visiting Watamu!

The house is a little paradise overlooking the Creek and mangrove. all rooms are amazing and Chef Henry's food was excellent. I would recommend it without a doubt

Amazing property in a peaceful setting and a great host and team. Would come again!

It was great to stay at Aisha's place. Amazing scenery, very quiet, comfortable bed, private beach and beautiful grounds. The staff was friendly, and Evelyne was very attentive. We will stay again on our next visit to Watuma.

Jane’s place is a dream! It was so beautiful and serene. There great service from Samuel and Lillian who are around to help with keeping the place clean. Jane was also very good with communication all through. Her dogs are just gems too; very friendly! 😊 I especially loved the private pool in the space. I cannot wait to book another trip to Watamu.

Susan’s place is a true gem. The beds were comfortable, always hot water and power, well equipped kitchen and a gorgeous pool and patio. Even niceties I dint expect like security cameras, house cleaning and a quality washing machine. You have all you need to live there autonomously. Next door is a great pizza place w vegan pizza and cocktails! Notes for families: the beach that is directly outside of Susan’s compound is not family friendly nor good for swimming (trash and khat chewers). But the cleaner swim able beach is just a 8 min Tuk Tuk ride away. Worth the distance to have such a gorgeous condo! The pool was shallow enough for my 5 yo to stand w her head above water but a short child or a younger child couldn’t stand. There is no “kiddie pool”

We had a wonderful stay at Ibambe Villa, one of the nicest properties on the Kenyan coast. We were with two families and 4 children. Kids friendly pool, with easy and direct access to the best stretch of beach in Watamu. The house is beautiful, clean, tastefully decorated, with spacious and comfortable bedrooms. Elias and the team were very helpful. Food was amazing. Would wholeheartedly recommend Ibambe to anyone!

We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Kalume! The property is beautifully designed — peaceful, clean, and full of charm, like a little oasis. The location was perfect, just a short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always going out of their way to make us feel at home and assist with anything we needed. Staying at Casa Kalume was truly a beautiful experience, and we would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay!

Lovely stay. House is a walk to the beach (not beachfront - Airbnb seems to sort these homes incorrectly when you search) but the house staff are absolutely incredible. They went above and beyond to make our stay beautiful.