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Mnarani House, Luxury 4 Bedrooms Villa with pool in Shela, Lamu Island.

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A rooftop terrace with a thatched roof, a white wall, and a view of the sea.
A hotel lobby with a long corridor, seating area, and a pool view.
A bedroom with a bed, a small table with cups and a teapot, and a chair.
A spa area with a pool, a seating area with chairs, a patterned rug, and a staircase.
A room with a sofa set, a central table, and a ceiling fan.

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4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Shela, Lamu County
  • Place, Old Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shela Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Lamu

With a stay at this vacation home in Lamu, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Old Mosque and Shela Beach. .This vacation home is within close proximity of Manda Beach and German Post Office Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Old Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shela Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Seasuq - ‬2 min walk
  • Hapa Hapa Restaurant
  • Moonrise Restaurant
  • Breakfast Da Majlis Resort
  • Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mnarani House, Luxury 4 Bedrooms Villa with pool in Shela, Lamu Island.



MNARANI HOUSE

About this space
Mnarani House underwent a complete renovation in 2014. The four-bedroom house is uniquely situated next to the Friday Mosque and offers beautiful sea views from every floor. The house includes staff and a cook, a swimming pool, battery backup, a drinking-water filtration system, an ice machine, and Internet.

THE SPACE
Mnarani House was originally built in 1989 and underwent a major renovation in 2014. The house is uniquely situated next to the Friday Mosque, with beautiful sea views from every floor. It borders a green garden at the rear and Shela village to the left.

Guests will have sole access to the entire house and the swimming pool area; there are no off-limits areas. Our house staff, Raphael and Lucas (cook), will ensure all your needs are catered for during your stay.

Raphael has been with us since 2008 and manages the house on a day-to-day basis. Lucas has been our cook for the past 20 years and prepares everything from traditional Swahili dishes to seafood. He also arranges fresh supplies of fish, lobster, crab, calamari, and prawns.

Shela Village is a lovely, quiet place, about 800 people live there, and after a short while you will feel part of the community. The community is primarily Muslim, so we encourage guests to respect local customs and daily traditions.

You should experience walking around the village; there are no paved roads, so everything is on foot through small paths and valleys. We recommend spending time on both Manda and Shela beaches, visiting Lamu Town, taking a dhow sundowner trip, going on fishing trips, and visiting the Takwa ruins.

As part of the package, you will be collected from the airport by Mr. Balala; he will take you and your luggage by boat to the house (about 20 minutes). Boat transfers and porter charges are payable separately. Shela Village has no major roads, so getting around is on foot or by boat.

GUEST ACCESS

You will have access to the entire house for private use. We discourage guests from inviting outsiders onto the premises.

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

SELF CHECK-IN
You can check in with the building staff.

CALM AND CONVENIENT LOCATION
This area is easy to get around.

WHAT THIS PLACE OFFERS
Kitchen
Wi‑Fi
Private pool
Free washer (in building)
Private patio or balcony
Luggage drop-off allowed
Refrigerator
Microwave
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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