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Eco-friendly House Lamu island

Mkoko House is situated on the edge of the mangroves in a quiet and peaceful setting on Manda Island. The house built on nearly one acre of land set 5 minutes walk from Manda beach was built in a characteristic Lamu coastal style. GETTING AROUND There are no cars on either Lamu or Manda Island leaving donkeys and boats as the main form of transportation by locals and tourists alike. From Manda Beach it takes 5 minutes or less to travel across the channel to Shela village and beach, 15 minutes to Lamu Old Town and 20 minutes to Lamu Airport which is located on the other end of Manda Island and is also reached by boat. You can hire a boat with a captain for the duration of your stay or use a boat for individual trips when you need to. Boat trips (and Dhow trips) can easily be arranged from Mkoko House on request. There are three en-suite double bedrooms with mosquito nets draped over the beds and fixed ontothe shutters to keep the mosquitoes and other annoyances at bay. As you walk towards the house you are greeted by an outside baraza (seating area) on your right which is shaded by a ceiling of crawling plants. The entrance of the house is a simple but large arch which carries you into the ground floor dining area. To the right is the first en-suite double bedroom (Nyota –Stars- room) and to the left is a living area with a baraza covered in cushions and pillows to relax on. Off this living area, you will find the second en-suite double bedroom (Mbuyu- Baobab- room) with a terrace looking onto the back garden. The kitchen, also on the ground floor, is fully equipped and opens onto an outside cooking area which can also be used for preparing meals. The stairs take you up onto a large open floor (walls built only to one’s hip) with views of the mangroves and the garden. The entire floor is covered by a large Makuti roof (the single most common characteristic of coastal architecture). This open floor is the main living area of the house. There are hammocks, seating corners, a Lamu bed to nap on, and another dining table to enjoy your meals with the splendid views. There is also a separate bathroom off this room for anyone who wishes to sleep in this room. Situated on this floor is the third and largest en-suite bedroom (Mkoko- Mangrove- room) which one enters through a carved wooden antique Lamu door. Outside the room, one finds another baraza with cushions. This particular area is roofless and so is a perfect place to sit and enjoy the incredible Manda night skies filled with stars. A second flight of stairs will take you up into the Makuti roof to the final floor – another open floor with hammocks, mattresses, and cushions organised exclusively for relaxation. This floor offers the best views in the house and allows one to look across the island’s extensive mangrove ecosystem, the sea, and the plains of acacia and baobab trees. The price mentioned is per person per night, please contact us if you would like to rent the whole house. The rate includes a housekeeper who cleans the house on a daily basis, changes sheets and towels, and attends to the garden. A cook is also available so you can enjoy an array of meals cooked to your personal taste. A variety of seafood is available (fish, crabs, prawns, lobster, octopus, etc) depending on the season. Airport pick-up and drop-off can be arranged on request and cost usually less than 10 euro/boat. Rates during the peak season (15 December-15 January) are available on request.

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Starfish: En-suite room in a boutique villa, Shela

The king size en-suite Starfish room on the ground floor at Amani Lamu is away from the hustle and bustle of Shela, in the sand dunes behind the village. The village is a 8-10 minute walk away down a sandy lane. The large bedroom has its own bathroom and shares a huge kitchen/ living space with another room. The villa's 5 bedrooms share the plunge pool, which this room has direct access to. Our lovely cleaner will keep the apartment clean & take care of your laundry. Chef available on request.

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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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Kilele House

A stunning Private Villa Located on the dunes of Shela village. Ideal for our special guests to spend a quality&private time with their friends or family away from the village. The villa comes with a private chef to spoil you with delicious meals during your stay. Grocery is NOT included (you pay only for what you eat). Guests less than 5, can have a discount in order to have the chance to enjoy Kilele House. You are most welcome to your new home in Shela, Lamu island. Karibuni sana.

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Ziwa La Ndovu Ras Kitao

In bygone days, when majestic elephants and other wild creatures roamed the Lamu mainland, they would cross the ocean at low tide and make their way to Ras Kitao. This special place was known as Ziwa la Ndovu (Elephants Pond). Located just steps away from the fantastic sandy beach of the Ras Kitao on the South West side of Manda, the villa is spread over a huge plot of land and offers a sublime blend of Swahili architecture and modern interiors.

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Nyumba 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.

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Authentic Swahili style villa in the heart of Lamu

Full house ready for guests! The typical Lamu courtyard is the center of it all, a serene space from which all other rooms emerge. The three-story building (475m2) with roof access offers an amazing view of the Indian Ocean under the makuti (typical roof construction from the area made from palm leaves) which protects from the rain and sunshine. This results in a beautiful, spacious and very comfortable house.

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THE MOON HOUSES - Mama Daktari

This was where the Flying Doctor Anne Spoerry resided from the late 1960s while preparing for her medical expeditions. It has two bedrooms and is connected to Betty’s suite and Garden House. Its master bedroom is the highest point of our property with an outstanding view to the channel. This was where the Flying Doctor Anne Spoerry resided from the late 1960s while preparing for her medical expeditions.

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THE MOON HOUSES - KIWANDANI

Kiwandani House has one of the most exotic bedroom of Shella called Omani's room. With its arabian moucharabier, the ocean view and the palm trees you will be transported into the atmosphere of "The 1001 Nights".

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Jasmine House, Shela Village, Lamu

Jasmine was built by a family in 1989 and has always rung with peals of children's laughter. It remains a family holiday home. Jasmine is one of the few houses in Shela with a garden and plunge pool.

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Whole Villa 6 bedrooms on Seafront/swimming pool

Villa has total of 6 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 3 sea view balconies, 2 pool view balconies, 2 garden view terraces, private swimming pool and a housekeeper/cleaning.

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THE MOON HOUSES - FULL MOON

The house offers a true island feel, with a large courtyard, as well as a swimming pool shared with one of the sister houses, Kiwandani.

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THE MOON HOUSES - FULL MOON

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Authentic Swahili style villa in the heart of Lamu

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Taqwa Villa - Lamu, Shela

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Jasmine House, Shela Village, Lamu

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THE MOON HOUSES -Betty's suite

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THE MOON HOUSES - Garden House

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THE MOON HOUSES - Mama Daktari

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THE MOON HOUSES - KIWANDANI

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Large bedroom In authentic Swahili style villa

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Dragonfly: Air-con room in a boutique villa, Shela

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Firefly: En-suite room in a boutique villa, Shela

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Lovely bedroom In Authentic Swahili style Villa

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Penthouse apartment in a boutique villa in Shela

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