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BahatiHouse in Jua Resort
Our stay at Azzurra's place was fantastic! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The apartment itself was charming, impeccably clean, and beautifully decorated. Every detail was thoughtfully curated, making us feel right at home, and the location is so close to the Watamu Mall where you can find an ATM, supermarket, nice coffee shop, and means of transportation to go around. The pool area was like a private oasis beautifully landscaped, impeccably maintained, and just the perfect temperature for a refreshing dip. Whether we were lounging poolside with a good book or taking a leisurely swim under the sun, every moment spent here felt like pure bliss Furthermore, Azzurra went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. If you're looking for a cozy, centrally located retreat with thoughtful touches and a gracious host, look no further this is the place for you! We can't wait to return. Thank you Azzura

Beautiful Sandarusi Beach House, Tiwi Beach, Diani
Sandarusi is a beautiful house, set on our favourite stretch of beach - we'll be back! Thanks to Anthony and Rodgers for looking after us so well

3 Bedroom Watamu Home with Private Beach Access
We had a fantastic stay at Mwanana House! Of all the places we've stayed in Kenya (there are many), the team at the house were the best. We were so well looked after - Antonina catered after our every whim without being asked and preempting our every need, Karisa cooked us the best meals every day, and Katana kept the pool and garden beautifully clean. This team thought of everything with incredible attention to detail and with great patience around small kids. Thank you so much

Twin Villa - Friend the Village
It was definitely a great deal! The host and their assistant was perfect! We had a great stay. The grounds were awesome. They even let us check in early and check out late for just a small fee. It was very helpful being that we had to check out of an Airbnb quite close to there and there would’ve been a large gap where we would’ve had to sit someplace with our luggage. And then we have a flight late in the evening on the day we checked out once again we would’ve had to deal with our luggage all day long somewhere. We cooked in the kitchen, ordered food delivered, tuk tuk drivers were easy to get to come out there. And we were very close to town! The grounds were impeccably kept with great security. I definitely stay here again.

Venus villa watamu
We had a great time at the house, Efrat was very helpful with recommendations of places to visit and things to do while at Watamu. I enjoyed my stay

Christian House - Milele Resort
Beautiful resort. Friendly staff

Moyo Cottage
Chris is a gentleman who has helped me with helpful information every time I've approached him. The house was handed over to me and kept clean every day by his assistant, Clara, a polite woman. His location in Nyali is excellent, near supermarkets, churches, downtown, etc. The compound is calm, we can hear the birds singing, and fresh air is circulating in every house room. Also important is a 24-hour security guard in the compound on 7/7. I will stay at Chris' house again next time I visit Mombasa.

Bulloch House Kilifi
We very much enjoyed Bulloch House. It worked well for two families with plenty of space. Dominique and the team looked after us well and produced good meals. The pool was beautifully clean and the main seating area very comfortable. We also enjoyed using the bar area. A great house for a family holiday.
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Diani Reef Beach Hive 1 - 350m to the beach
Anisa is a responsible and friendly host, and the cottage is a lot bigger than the pictures show. there's also a lot of thought put into the space, that is lacking in other Airbnbs in the area. All the added small touches make the space feel like your own home, and the unit is quietly tucked away from the main road. The only thing that may not be obvious from the listing, is that the cottage is located along the main road, and is not a beach front property as the pin on AirBnB suggests. Regardless, wished I could have stayed here longer

Guest house for rent 500 metres from Serena Beach
Alice is an amazing and caring host. She guided us on amenities to visit and even gave us a free ride to the Serena public beach, which was great, and even recommended other places of interest. Please book your stay with her when you visit Mombasa. I also loved the fact there were functional and reliable air conditioners in both bedrooms.

Villa Carolina - Nimo House
Me and my family had a great stay, Caroline property is absolutely amazing and I will definitely be back again, we felt right at home.

swift haven studio Bamburi
A very beautiful place and a great host to match . The caretaker was phenomenal and very very helpful. Definitely going back there some time.

Kas Cottage
The space is exactly what you want for a beach getaway with friends - beautiful coastline and sea views off the back verandah. The staff are incredibly helpful yet unobtrusive, and being on Bofa Road means the rest of Kilifi is easily accessible. Highly recommended!

Cynthia’s Homestays
appreciate and enjoyed every moment at the stay. Can recommend it any day any time

TAUSI APARTMENT
Albert is an incredibly attentive host who consistently goes the extra mile to ensure our comfort. I wholeheartedly recommend Albert's accommodations for anyone visiting Mombasa

Kabi House:- 7 bedroom/6bath pool 1 min beach
A really beautiful house in Watamu, nicer and more welcoming than the photos. We were two families; 4 adults and 4 children in total. The size of the house was perfect and the kids spent all day in the pool, which was well shaded. The outdoor seating area was great for the evenings. And the food prepared by Jackson was delicious.
Private house rentals

Your Tropical Oasis with Your Own Private Pool
In the heat of Watamu, the garden is a jewel and the pool in the middle is a must! We really enjoyed our stay at Jeremy and Laura's cottage with our 2 little ones (6 months and 2 years). The house itself is vintage with optional air conditioned at night. It can be really hot during the day so the pool is just a perfect option to refresh yourselves (it's shaded until 11am and from 4pm). Daniel, the house manager, was always willing to help and discreet, though he is working around the house on the plot all day from 8 to 5pm. He was even in capacity to help us find a young lady to supervise our babies so that we could enjoy our evenings out. Apart from the pool and the sublime garden, one other great added values of the cottage is definitely its location (very central) as there are many very good restaurant options at tuktuk distance - Jeremy shall share lots of tips prior to your arrival! I think we tried all of them ;)

Elegant & Classy 3-bedroom house, gated own compound with free parking on premises
Highly recommended—perfect for a family getaway, business trip, or a peaceful retreat! Our stay was absolutely wonderful. My family and I truly loved the place—it genuinely felt like a home away from home. The space was neatly organized, spotless, and set in a calm, clean environment. The rooms were well-ventilated and equipped with air conditioning, making our stay very comfortable. The ambiance was serene and welcoming. Customer service was outstanding—Babra was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout. Thank you so much!

4-bedroom Oasis with Pools and Garden.
My family and I enjoyed our stay at Mutindi house. It was clean, the staff was great and Sandra did a great job communicating throughout our stay. Would definitely go back again!

GK Palms - 2 Bedroom Apartment
We had a wonderful experience at Geoffrey's Airbnb. The location is perfect-centrally situated, making it incredibly easy to access all the places we planned to visit in Watamu. Check-in was a breeze, and Geoffrey was an excellent host, always avallable to help and quick to respond to any questions we had. The added perks of the on-site restaurant and pool made our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend staying here for a relaxed and convenient trip!

Mich House
We had a good stay at Prudence's house. It's a modern, new, beautiful house. The pool is also suitable for night swimmers. It's very quiet. By tuk tuk you are quickly in the center of Malindi.

Serenity - A home from home
Home from home! A beautiful spot - gorgeous gardens, a fabulous swimming pool and a lovely home with lots of space to spread out and relax. Tess is the host with the most. From the initial booking information until our departure, Tess made sure we had everything we needed and more. She had great recommendations for the local area and was keen to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. We really can’t rate her enough. The team of staff led by Daniel, the chef, were also amazing. Daniel’s cooking was suburb- our evening meals were restaurant standard. We particularly enjoyed the locally caught seafood. All in all, an amazing stay in a gorgeous spot!

Banana House Villas: Peaceful home with a pool
Banana house was perfect. Martin was very welcoming and very helpful during our stay. The pool was so clean and we kept on swimming till late night. Generally the house was very clean. The distance to the beach was a 4 minute walk and it was very convenient for us. We plan on say there again next year. Thank you Emilie and Martin.

Diani Reef House 1 300m to the Beach
Perfect house, on the main road. Easy to get around even without a car due to the constant passing of tuc tuc. The wifi works perfectly for those who, like me, also need to work. The caretaker is very kind, always ready to help.
Quick stats about house rentals in Kilifi
Total rentals
110 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$10 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
350 reviews
Family-friendly rentals
60 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
50 properties have a pool
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