Beachfront holiday rentals in East Africa

The villa was beautiful . Amazing staff . Levis went above and beyond . He was always happy to help us . The chef Fondo’s food was a brilliant. we enjoy every meal he produced.

We had a wonderful 4 days in Maud's house, with my family and our 2 dogs (large and small). Maud welcomed us so well. 🙏🏿 The access to the beach from the house was just great. The house, the rooms, the kitchen and the outside were great! It was our first vacation in an AIR BNB and we would like to thank Maud from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to have this beautiful experience with our family and our dogs.❤️🍀

It was amazing 🤩✨ The garden is really a little paradise, it was hard for us to leave The place to calm down and relaxing ❤️ it's super private, just Forrest and Ocean around you Abdu and Daud ("housekeeping") are also super friendly and always there if you have a question. We really would recommend the place if you want to take some time for you and your loved ones ❤️

This rental home is probably one of the most unique that we have ever experienced. Incredible natural beauty, gorgeous views, refreshing outdoor bathrooms, etc. Felt like we are in nature while having the luxuries of civilization. Truly a memorable stay. Dave and his crew are helpful and accommodating. If we ever get out to Tofo again, we would love to stay here for an even longer duration.

Susie’s cottage is absolutely beautiful. Great location in Kilifi . Extremely comfortable and clean . What makes it so special are Vickram / Vivienne and Steve .The food cooked by Vickram was superb. I highly recommend you stay at Kamili Dogo and can see for yourselves.

Very nice apartment and services with a splendid view! we recommend this apartment Ghislaine

Marula cottage was a wonderful serene place to spend a few days. The staff and their attention to detail was great. We felt really cared for and spoilt. Many thanks to Aleem and Soraiya. We will be back for sure.

Che bellezza! Debra's gorgeous flat is precisely how it looks in the photos: airy, spacious, clean, quiet, with a beautiful view of the beach. What's more, my partner and I ran into an issue at the airport and had to push our trip back a day—and I've never known an AirBnB host to be more empathetic or responsive. Then there's Jackson. More than a caretaker, Jackson is deeply kind and hugely helpful host—a priceless concierge. With unfailing calm and charm, Jackson sorted us out with a tuktuk driver (request Salim!), an incredible chef (request Francis!), and when we left something behind, went above and beyond to have it shipped to Nairobi. AirBnB is full of magical properties, and I've been blessed to enjoy a fair few, but the experience that Jackson offers at Debra's flat in Malindi is one of a kind.

We lived our stay at the White House cottage. It exceeded our expectations and we would love to return. We are a family of four and it was perfect. The staff was so warm and helpful. Definitely hire the local chef recommendation. We had delicious food in the convenience of our own veranda looking at the ocean. The location right on the beach with the private, expansive grounds was perfect. The house has incredible views and is extremely comfortable. I highly recommend. If you have a big group, try to rent the White House next door and have an amazing holiday with family or friends.

The house is amazing and the setting is wonderful. They also provided us with the contact to hire a cook who was great and a driver to get around the area. I recommend it 100%.

Responsive host, offering other interesting services nearby. Villa Ki Ma house matches the photos. The villa is functional, well-decorated and well-located. Everything is available nearby. The garden is a real asset, a little paradise!

Gopi and Mina the house care takers were very helpful a d they gave a good tour of the house and explained how everything works.

Stéphanie and her team were incredible, very responsive and even helping to set up a surprise birthday welcome for my husband on our arrival. Blue Bay is a dream and this house only adds to it - luxe, easy, and with the lagoon right out your door. Very well set up for kids and families with lots of nice touches. Only drawback is that you're right in the flight path of the airport, which scared our toddler until he got used to it - but luckily the flights don't really go at night so you're not disturbed. Would definitely recommend and hope to return!

Natalia’s lodge was an amazing stay in an incredible location that will likely show up in my dreams now that we spent some time here. Me and 9 friends had an amazing time, with every aspect taken care of by Natalia. The chef was incredible and made amazing meals constantly throughout our trip, and the housekeeper kept the rooms super clean. There was an issue with the showers unfortunately but Natalia stayed in constant communication with us and even came to the Airbnb late at night to support. The issue was resolved and she continued to oversee repairs to ensure future guests don’t face the same thing. My birthday also fell around the time of our stay and she made sure to make it incredible, even providing a wonderful mango cake. Natalia and the staff at the lodge made our Zanzibar trip and we would love to come again!

Very friendly owner and helpful for giving tips if you are a stranger. The villa is absolutely stunning and private to you so you can have a peaceful time. 15 minutes from Nungwi where you can find a lot options. We will be back as my friends and I love the place. Thanks for your hospitality.

The place is wonderful and clean, the service is excellent, and the staff is very cooperative and friendly. I would like to thank Ramadan for his excellent handling and his care for the visitors. I also thank the security, Ezra. Of course, I will visit again, and I will recommend it to my friends to go there.

A few simple words:: Superb Peaceful Welcoming Delicious food (great fireside dinner) Engaging hosts Friendly staff We’ll be back. Most definitely. Soon!

Wow could not recommend this little bungalow on Nosy Komba more! It was paradise!!! Beautiful views of the water from the private balcony. Lots to do on island like explore local villages, boat tours to nosy Iranja or nosy Tanikely, hike to summit of the island, visit neighboring hotel, snorkel, ect. Olivier was incredible and so responsive and helpful. The staff Lina and Mondy were so kind and hospitable! We absolutely loved it! Hope to return one day!

The beach cottage was absolutely amazing. My mum and I had an amazing three nights and we loved every second of it. The cottage is right next to the beach but the best beaches are about 10mins walk and another is about 10mins with the uber boats. Julius and Fondo made us delicious Swahili meals and their hospitality was top notch. Lamu is nothing like any other beaches in Kenya…it’s a must visit!

Such a beautiful place to spend a few days discovering Lamu. The rooms are very comfortable, and the views are incredible. Great rooftop too, even for sleeping outside in nice weather. Awham is a great host too, very kind and welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed at all times.

A beautiful relaxing spot that is near the beach and private. Close to restaurants and grocery stores. A clean house!

We had a wonderful stay at Ibambe Villa, one of the nicest properties on the Kenyan coast. We were with two families and 4 children. Kids friendly pool, with easy and direct access to the best stretch of beach in Watamu. The house is beautiful, clean, tastefully decorated, with spacious and comfortable bedrooms. Elias and the team were very helpful. Food was amazing. Would wholeheartedly recommend Ibambe to anyone!

This villa is just a dream. Maxime did an awesome job with the interior design of the property, the outdoor part, and everything else! Maxime was always easy to reach and very quick to reply with helpful information. Sheila is also such a nice person who cleans the house and cooks delicious food for you if you want to. We can recommend this place 100%!!

Steeve is incredibly helpful and hospitable. He drove us several times without asking for anything in return. During our stay, Steeve gave us many helpful tips on activities and restaurants. He showed us many local things and his own garden. We were able to reach him throughout and he attaches great importance to being a good host for his guests. We'd love to come back to Steeve!