Zarafa House with private pool and private chef

Entire cottage in Diani Beach, Kenya

  1. 9 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 4.5 baths
Hosted by Ann
  1. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
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The villa is beautifully set in a private walled compound surrounded by a tropical garden with a large swimming pool and 2 giant Baobab trees.

The space
Zarafa House offers 4 comfortable spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms, which are decorated with typical details from the Kenyan coastal region.

Our normal set-up is 2 double rooms, 1 triple room and 1 twin room. The twin beds can be joined together if more double beds are required.

Each room is unique and has its own veranda overlooking the beautiful garden and large swimming pool.

The bedrooms are equipped with a ceiling fan, mosquito net, safety box, EU & UK power extension as well as coffee & tea making facilities. Fresh bed linen is provided every 2 or 3 days depending on the length of your stay. All bedrooms have air-conditioning (at an extra charge).

The private bathrooms are equipped with a hot water shower, sink and toilet. Towels, hair dryer and organic toiletries are provided.

Other things to note
We are not a self-catering villa!

Our “Personal Chef Service” for 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) is included in the villa rental price. This includes shopping, cooking, clean-up, and managing food accounts.

Please note: Food and ingredient costs are not included!

While we strive to accommodate your preferences, we are not a restaurant and cannot cater to highly individualized meal plans. If you request an extensive or complex menu, additional kitchen help may be required, which could lead to extra charges.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces
Private outdoor pool - available all year, open 24 hours, pool toys, saltwater
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 54 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 94% of reviews
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  3. 3 stars, 2% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Diani Beach, Kwale County, Kenya
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Neighborhood highlights

Zarafa House is a ravishing Bed & Breakfast in Diani Beach, Africa’s Award Winning Beach. The elegant private home, just a 10 minutes' walk from the Indian Ocean, is located towards the North of Diani Beach, not far from Kongo river and Kongo Mosque, the last remaining ancient Swahili structure in Diani. Restaurants, bars, shops and water sports centres are nearby and easily accessible.

Meet your host

Host
75 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: Manager of my B&B

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a day
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
9 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock