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Shuma House
Welcome to Shuma! A place of beauty, tranquility and pure connection with nature! This is bare foot living at its best. This house has been built with organic,sustainable materials and has its own private access to one of the most beautiful beaches on the Kenya Coast. The house is secluded in a very private and protected part of Watamu. It boasts a stunning pool and it`s surrounded by a verdant jungle-like garden full of flowers and birds. This is a place to come and forget all your troubles....

Nyumba Ya Madau - Stunning Beach Villa in Watamu
Welcome to Nyumba Ya Madau, a Swahili-style beachfront villa on a pristine white sandy beach protected by a coral reef. It’s the perfect place to unwind, sleeping up to 10 guests (plus 2 kids). Enjoy ocean views that shift with the tides—walk along the sandbank at low tide, swim or snorkel, take a boat ride, or kitesurf at high tide. The villa sits in a secure 24/7-guarded compound with a private terrace pool and a shared pool. Your stay includes a chef and staff to fully relax and enjoy Watamu.

SunPeople House: Private Pool & Large Garden
Welcome to our tropical oasis, only 800 meters walk to the beach. Our eco-friendly home sits on 1.5 acres of beautiful gardens and features a spacious veranda and private swimming pool. Our home is partially run on solar power and the gardens and swimming pool are fed with collected rainwater. Between dips in the pool and swims at the nearby beach, take a meditative walk among the 40+ coconut trees, tropical flowers, & endless plants. We hope SunPeople serves as a quiet and lovely retreat space.

Peponi Penthouse at Lulu Sands - Private beach
Peponi, meaning “paradise,” occupies the entire top floor of our villa, offering complete privacy for guests who book it. This exclusive penthouse suite features A/C and spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas, all with stunning ocean views, refreshing sea breezes, and elegant Swahili-style décor. Guests enjoy access to an outdoor lounge, private beach, BBQ grill, and outdoor shower, with optional chef service available. Powered 100% by solar energy for sustainable, uninterrupted comfort.

Mida Creek Retreat
Tucked away in the tranquil Mida Forest, our pretty one bedroom cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature. A hideaway designed for guests who want to experience the beauty of Watamu at their own pace - wake up to birdsong, sip coffee on the verandah and wander through the mangroves, along the creek or on the beautiful white beaches. We are one of only a few houses with a private gate onto a path with direct access to the creek for SUPs, kayaks and swimming. You will love it here!

Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village
Villa Samawati, nel lussuoso Rafiki Village, ti attende a 800m dalle Seven Island e dall'Isola dell'Amore. A due passi da comodità e spiagge. Watamu centro e punti d'interesse a 10 minuti a piedi. Ideale per tutti. E la grande novità: vanta un impianto fotovoltaico che garantisce energia continua, anche con blackout, per un soggiorno sempre sereno e senza pensieri! Servizi completi: lavanderia, pulizia giornaliera, cambio biancheria, cuoco, doccia esterna, area massaggi e relax con bagno

Beautiful, private home with AC& unlimited WIFI
Peaceful, comfortable, secure, fully staffed (including a chef) private house with pool, unlimited WiFi, air conditioning, back up power, 3 ensuite bedrooms, a large private garden and a beatiful shaded verandah with 3 large day beds. The house is looked after by our full time chef, house girl, caretaker and night guard. The house is a 5 minute walk to the creek where you can swim in the clear waters, a 15 minute walk to the stunnning Garoda beach, and a short walk to Licht House Bar.

BlueBayCove Penthouse 1
Du lebst direkt am Meer in einem stilvoll eingerichteten Penthouse über 3 Etagen. Auf beiden Seiten der kleinen Bucht,welche ein Korallenriff umschließt,erstrecken sich endlose Sandstrände. In der Nähe laden gute Restaurants in ihre Gärten ein,eingekauft wird auf dem lokalen Märkten oder im italienischen Supermarkt. Vom Haus aus können Hochseefischen sowie Safaries in alle Wildgebiete seriös vermittelt werden. Flughafentransfer von Mombasa oder Malindi kann organisiert werden.

Yulia's House
Villa Yulia (very recent construction) located 60m from the most beautiful beach in Kenya, Watamu Beach. The villa offers a large outdoor swimming pool, garden, and gazebo for massages. Rooms with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi. Including staff: a cook, a cleaning person, a night watchman. Watamu is a great location for those who want to go on safari in one of Kenya's wonderful parks or discover beautiful beaches. Malindi Airport, the nearest airport, is 20 km away.

Family friendly 4-bedroom holiday home with pool
Korosho House is a warm, well equipped and spacious villa in beautiful Watamu. The house is in a secure and private location; a 2 minute walk from Mida Creek, and a leisurely 15 minutes to the main beach. All bedrooms are ensuite, with ceiling fans and air-conditioning. The pool area, outdoor entertainment area and games room allow plenty of space for guests of all ages to have fun and relax. The house is staffed by a house manager and a cook.

cozy one bedroom cottage with shared pool
Kick back and relax in this cottage sorrounded by a lush tropical garden, just few steps from one of the most beautiful beach spots of Watamu. The unit is set in a two house gated compound with great security, located on the main road, with easy access to transport and shops. The environment is very peaceful and friendly, making you feel at home away from home

Dragonfly Cottage Two
Two beautifully designed modern double bedroom en-suite cottages each with their own private pool, bar and garden. The cottages can be booked separately or together for short to medium stays, maid service, laundry and a welcome pack included.
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Watamu holiday rentals start at £7 per night before taxes and fees

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210 properties feature pools

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240 of Watamu holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.7 Average rating
Watamu stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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