Vipingo holiday house rental with private pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • Ask about pets
  • Private garden

From the owner

Situated on a cliff at the north end of Kuruwitu Marine Conservancy, this comfortable house with tasteful furnishings, enjoys lovely views and gentle breezes. It has a mature garden and a fun sundowner deck just above the Indian Ocean. There is a gorgeous 12 x 6m infinity pool with a stunning pool house. There is a cook, a housekeeper, a groundsman and a maintenance man who also runs errands. The house has good security with panic buttons in all the bedrooms and there has been no security issues in the 20+ years that we have owned the house. Staff quarters can accommodate one extra if required. Direct beach access at low - mid tide. Steps to beach relatively steep for the elderly/infirm. Beach access at very high tide or for elderly folk unable to manage the steps is only a couple of hundred metres down the road on the public access route.

The pool and beach: Kuruwitu Beach is one of the last unspoilt beaches on the Kenyan coast. Despite it being blissfully bare of people and beach boys/hawkers, it is secure as there are 'askari's' patrolling for the marine conservancy. It is also unusually clean as the conservancy oversee the picking up of the debris that is common along most coastlines. The snorkeling metres off the shore is excellent with an abundance of tropical fish, octopus, lobster and other marine life (some rare). There is a glass bottom boat as well as a fishing/dolphin spotting boat for hire. The conservancy also offer guided tours of the reef where there are even more wonderful snorkeling spots.

The infinity pool set in front of the house has a 'baby pool' section. The adjoining pool house is large and comfortable with a bar and small drinks fridge as well as a living and dining area, a water feature and sunbeds. The terrace below is not safe for young or unaccompanied children.

The house: All the bedrooms are air-conditioned and have standing fans. The master bedroom has its own sectioned off veranda as well as a nook set up as a TV room. The middle bedroom has a double bed but there is plenty of room for a cot. The rear bedroom has 2 single beds and a bunk bed. All bedrooms are ensuite with large bathrooms with showers.

There is wi-fi throughout the house.

The sitting/dining area is big and very airy with good security wrought iron all around. It is nicely furnished in a coastal style with wooden overhead fans and 'lamu beds' as sofa's. There is a games chest with scrabble, poker etc and a darts board, all for adult usage only.

The kitchen is relatively small compared to the rest of the house and is manned by Reuben who is a competent cook specialising in seafood, curries, Italian, British and swahili style cooking. Pili is the housekeeper and takes care of the laundry and general cleaning. They are both assisted by Helen when we have larger groups.

Activities: If you can bear to drag yourself away from the fabulous pool and beach - the world class PGA Vipingo Ridge golf course is less than a 10 minute drive away. The elegant club house has a good restaurant in a beautiful setting. They also have a very pleasant Beach Club within walking distance to the house which is open for lunch Tuesday to Sunday as well as dinner on Wednesdays.

Kilifi which has supermarkets, some nice restaurants and a bustling little town is a 25 minute drive away to the North. Dhow trips can be taken up the creek here. Diving and a multitude of water sports (sailing, windsurfing, ski-ing etc) are available at the Mnarani Club. Malindi is a 1.5 hour drive Northwards.

Head 30 minutes south and Mtwapa has several excellent restaurants and tourist activities. The Bamburi Nature trail is 35 minutes from the house as is City Mall. Nyali is less than 40 minutes away with a cinema, shopping complex, hotels and night clubs. Old town Mombasa (Fort Jesus etc) is approx 45 minutes drive depending on the traffic.

Further details

There is an indemnity form that must be filled when entering the house. Although it is a great place for kids, care must be taken on the various decks, the rooftop and the floors can be slippery when wet. There are a good many decorative items in the house and we expect clients to take good care of the furnishings and the little things that make it special.

Further details indoors

The master bedroom has its own sectioned off veranda as well as a nook with a TV. This room has overhead fans as well as a standing fan. The middle bedroom has a double bed but there is plenty of room for a cot.. The rear (family) bedroom or kids dormitory has 2 single beds and a bunk bed as well as fans. All the bedrooms have air-conditioning. All bedrooms are ensuite with large bathrooms with showers. The sitting/dining area is big and very airy with good security wrought iron all around. It is tastefully furnished in a coastal style with wooden overhead fans and lamu beds as sofa. There is a games chest with scrabble, poker etc. The kitchen is relatively small compared to the rest of the house and is manned by Reuben who is a competent cook specialising in seafood, curries and swahili style cooking. Pili is the housekeeper and takes care of the laundry and general cleaning.

Further details outdoors

The 12 x 6m infinity pool is set about 20 mts from the house but has its own large pool house with bar, drinks fridge, BBQ, sofa bed, chairs and dining table. It does not have a toilet as we are not allowed to build one so close to sea. There is a water feature and sunbeds. The pool has an adjoining baby pool. The terrace below the pool with the plunge pool is not safe for small and unaccompanied children. The garden is large and shady. On the left of the stairs going down to the beach is a lovely sundowner deck perfect for watching the waves and looking for turtles at high tide or trying to spot the humpback whales beyond the nearby reef.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: Bunk Bed 2 Single Beds
  • 3 En suites

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Solarium or roof terrace
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

I live in Nairobi and as such am not in the area to interact personally with guests. I am however at the end of a phone and my staff will take good care of you.
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Things to know

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Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

About the owner

Lyndsey M.
Tourist Licence
913733
Average reply time:
3 hours 33 minutes

Calendar updated:
19 Mar 2024

Years listed:
12

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This House has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 8. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 22 Sep 2011. Located in Mombasa, it has 14 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £1603.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 19 Mar 2024.
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Dave M
Nairobi, Kenya

Somewhere to completely relax
Sep 2021

After an hours drive from Mombasa it was such a treat to reach Neem Tree, The house is so welcoming and relaxing (especially the pool lounge area where we had breakfast, lunch and dinner), magnifice… More 

Reviewed 1 Oct 2021

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Titus S

Lyndseys place is heavenly, really awesome place. The house itself, the beach view from the house. The staff are awesome
Dec 2019

I stayed at Lyndsey's place for 7 days and it was awesome. The space itself is great, the house, the beach view from the house and especially from the pool place. The ambiance and all, simply ama… More 

Reviewed 14 Jan 2020

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debraduggan
London, United Kingdom

Excellent
Jul 2017

Excellent stay, amazing location and views. Thank you Lyndsay and Reuben for making our Kenyan holiday wonderful

Reviewed 30 Jul 2017

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Andreas C

Hervorragende Erholung an wunderbarer Lage
Oct 2016

Grosses, wunderschönes Haus an hervorragender, ruhiger Lage am Indischen Ozean. Unglaublicher Service der drei Angestellten, alles wird täglich gereinigt. Der Umgang ist fröhlich und in… More 

Reviewed 23 Oct 2016

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Thomas Rafen W

A pearl
Apr 2016

The 38 Neem Tree was above expectations. The owner, Lyndsey, was vey warm and professional in all pre- arrangement. The estate offered the best of East Africa and Indian ocean in manpower, managing, v… More 

Reviewed 29 Apr 2016

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Owner's reply:
Thank you Thomas. It was a pleasure dealing with you.

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How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Lyndsey (the owner) a message.

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