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Charming Zanzibari Retreat: 5 Mins to Beach, 15 Mins to Stone Town

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

$55
$55 nightly
$55 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24

Explore the area

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Sharifumsa, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Masingini Forest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Shangani Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Zanzibar Town, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Livingstone's House and Masingini Forest. .This vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Siso Spice Farm and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kidichi Spice Farm.
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What's nearby

  • Masingini Forest - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Old Fort - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stone Town - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Zanzibari Retreat: 5 Mins to Beach, 15 Mins to Stone Town

Welcome to Mama's House, nestled in a traditional Zanzibari neighborhood just 5 minutes from the beach and 15 minutes from Stone Town. Our property features four beautifully decorated rooms, each with a queen bed, private bathroom, and traditional Zanzibari decor that exudes minimalist elegance.

Three of the rooms are equipped with private kitchenettes, including a microwave, stove, mini fridge, kettle, and utensils, offering convenience for longer stays. All rooms feature modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, smart TV, and hot water.

Guests can enjoy housekeeping and laundry services, as well as transfers and local tours. We offer parking for our guests and ask that you dress modestly while in the neighborhood, respecting the local Muslim culture. Please also keep noise levels down after 10 pm. Check-in is at 1 pm and check-out is at 10 am.

Experience the blend of modern comfort and traditional Zanzibari hospitality at Mama's House—your serene retreat awaits!
Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home, which features a microwave. The bathroom has a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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