Families/couples preferred May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Catered
Home description
Watamu- two kilometres from Watamu centre, 20 kilometres from Malindi- for rent a wonderful Villa, 380 sqm living area, for maximum 8 persons. The beach is 400 metres far and can be reached trough a pretty path lined with wonderful and coloured bougainvilleas . The House built in 2003 is located into a residential area designed to provide maximum privacy to each single house. The Villa has a unique, very high makuti style roof, a completely fenced garden, 1.650 sqm large, full of bougainvilleas, hibiscus, papayas, palms and other tropical flowers and trees, and a large hydromassage basin for 4/5 persons.
Structure of the Villa:
* Downstairs (galana floor): covered veranda (80 sqm), large round entrance (60 sqm), bright living room ( 30 sqm), large kitchen, store, guest bathroom and 3 beautiful double rooms, each with mosquito net bed and Italian stile private bathroom. All windows have mosquito net and iron gate.
* Upstairs (galana floor): huge terrace (120 sqm) with a wonderful view of the garden, bush and the sea.
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The Kenyan Coast region
The Watamu area is part of a United Nations Biosphere Reserve, and so is an area of great natural beauty. There are miles of beautiful, mostly quiet, beaches with safe swimming. In Watamu there is a Marine Park: the coral reef is rich in marine fauna and flora, and offers excellent snorkelling and diving opportunities. There is also a whole array of watersports available in the area, as well as glass-bottom boat trips and deep-sea sport fishing. Mida Creek a lovely area for interesting walks amongst the mangroves, boat trips and birding.
The Gede ruins are some of the oldest in the country and are beautifully set in dense forest. The Kipepeo Butterfly Farm next to the Gede Museum is a very interesting project aimed at encouraging sustainable use of forest resources. Arabuko Sokoke Forest is the largest remaining tract of indigenous coastal forest in E Africa. It is also the second most important forest in terms of biodiversity and endemic species in the whole of Africa! There are lots of nature trails here and also a tree house.
Watamu area
Watamu is a small village functioning primarily as a fish landing site and tourist area. The local people of the area are mostly of the Christian Giriama or Muslim Bajuni tribes. There is a good array of shops in the area to cater for food shopping and medical needs. There are also internet facilities, local style eateries, tourist restaurants, some African bars/discos. Anything you can't find in Watamu you will be able to find in the much larger town of Malindi (20kms to the north). Malindi is also the hub for tourism and transportation in the area, and has a regional airport. The city of Mombasa is approx. 2hrs to the south by bus.
How to get there
Generally it is better to arrive to Mombasa aeroport (Malindi is suggest for the African tourists) Flights available through KLM British Airways Ethiopian Airlines Charter -Neos Company
Double beds (3), Lounge seating for 2, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details outdoors: The use of the basin hydromassage Jacuzzi in the private garden of the Villa
Further details
* Mrs Tunda is the administrator of the house. You will meet her when you come to my house. She speaks Swahili, English and Italian. * On request, I can organize the transfer from Mombasa / Malindi to Watamu. If you want to rent a car, I can suggest a firm in Mombasa charging a good price. * Change as less money as possible at the aeroport. In Watamu there is a good change office. * To save money I suggest buying a Kenyan phone card. It can be bought at the Mombasa aeroport. * To move in Watamu area you can use Tuc Tuc (max 3 persons) for 100 Ksh (about 1 euro) one way. * In Watamu there are two supermarkets: “Mamma Lucy” and “Simon”. Very near to my house there is a pretty Maasai shop managed by an Italian girl. There you can find water, cigarettes, soaps etc. * You can buy food by yourself or ask to the chef to do it for you. You can also ask to the chef if you want to see and choose the fresh fish of the day directly at home. * On request, I can provide information on safari or book it. * The beach boys will suggest you a few excursions. Negotiate the price. * I can organize, for eventful tourists, a visit with an overnight stay to a Maasai or Samburu village (around Nairobi). It is non tourist area. * Lonely Planet is a good Kenyan guide book .
Conditions
Strictly no smoking in the rooms 25% of rental fee due to secure booking, and the rest of the paymente 20 days before your stay
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
April - June
1 Apr 08
1 Jul 08
450£ 357
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0-
1 Week
July -
1 Jul 08
1 Aug 08
750£ 595
150119
150119
1 Night
August
1 Aug 08
1 Sep 08
850£ 675
200159
200159
1 Night
September November
1 Sep 08
1 Dec 08
750£ 595
150119
150119
1 Night
December
1 Dec 08
20 Dec 08
750£ 595
150119
150119
1 Night
december - January
20 Dec 08
10 Jan 09
850£ 675
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0-
1 Week
January - March
10 Jan 09
1 Apr 09
750£ 595
150119
150119
1 Night
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. For 14 nights the price is 1.350 euro (in August and from 20 December to 9 January 1.600 euro)
In April, May and June, for a period longer than one week, we shall agree upon the price.
The price includes: the keeper; the gardener the guardian in the night (a Maasai); the Chef (not the food) traditional and italian cuisine the daily cleaning of the rooms and the change of sheets and towels the use of the basin hydromassage Jacuzzi in the private garden of the Villa for 4/5persons the use of two bikes
Guestbook
Testimonianza presentata il 28/08/2007 da Signora GINETTA F. (Iscritto ...)
"La casa, il servizio e l'accoglienza corrispondono a quanto e' descritto sul web. L'immobile, il giardino e la piscina sono ben tenti e il personale (boy, cuoco, cameriera e guardie notturne) e' cortese e professionalmente ad un discreto livello. Ottimi i riferimenti esterni (Tunda) per quanto riguarda l'organizzazione di escursioni o la soluzione di eventuali problemi. Per dirla in swahili : " Hakuna Matata ". *********************************************************************************** From: "Bill Stout To: Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 5:49 PM
> We recently stayed at the house of Morena Grandi at Watamu in Kenya. > For anyone looking to rent a private villa in Kenya I would certainly > recommend it. It's a lovely house, clean and comfortable. Our stay was > made all the more pleasant by her wonderful staff who took care of our > every need. The location is excellent, being just a short walk to a very > quiet beach, and just a short drive to many more beautiful beaches. > We left with wonderful memories.... **************************************************************************** Testimonianza presentata il 15/01/2007 da Signorina Pallotta E.
"Great house and great stay. The landlady is very nice and supportive. I would definitively rent the same house again." ******************************************************************************* Testimonianza presentata il 04/02/2007 da Signor Ian P. (Iscritto ......)
"Commumication before, during and after from the owner was outstanding, this villa was ideal for my fammily and I, The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. Will certainly be visiting again, highly reccemended." ******************************************************************************* Testimonianza presentata il 19/03/2007 da Signora Catia L. (Iscritto..) "La casa è molto bella e il personale gentile. Il cuoco Emanuel è bravissimo. La casa ha ha tutti i comforts sufficienti per vivere una bella vacanza. Inoltre il contatto diretto col persone del posto ti permette di inserirti nel contesto e tessuto sociale di villaggio. Una vacanza da sogno...." *************************************************************************
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Advertiser joined: 22 Nov 2006 This property added: 22 Nov 2006
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