Holiday rentals in Lamu

Catherine House - a traditional Swahilihouse

Our house, Catherine House has a large comfortable, relaxing rooftop terrace with a large dining table, two daybeds and a hammock. The house is situated two minutes from the historic center of Lamu town, the big market and three minutes from the seafront. Find your way for a stroll in the lively narrow streets, shopping or some of Lamus restaurants, for boat trips to nearby beaches, other islands and villages. See www. lamu.no for more information about the house, island and Lamu town.

Beautiful Rooftop Apartment

Khayrat Apartment, located in the heart of bustling Shela village is the perfect stay for your Lamu vacation. Our top floor apartment is made up of two floors, the bottom one consisting of two ensuite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy living room and two balconies. As comfortable as this floor is, our rooftop is the place to be! You'll have a 360 view of the village, the ocean and the sand dunes behind Shela, including amazing sunsets and sunrises. Khayrat apartment sleeps 4 people.

Swahili Dreams Apartments number 3

Welcome to our exquisite Swahili-style apartment, thoughtfully designed to provide a captivating experience for our esteemed guests. This spacious unit boasts one generously sized bedrooms, accompanied by its own ensuite bathroom, ensuring both comfort and convenience. There is also an additional decent sized bed in the main room. All the common areas, such as the indoor swimming pool, are easily accessible for our guests. We eagerly anticipate the pleasure of your visit in the near future!

Unique beachfront cottage with large pool & garden

A charming white-washed seafront cottage at the edge of Shela village, nestled in a tropical garden on a small estate. Enjoy spectacular views of the channel and mangroves from the rooftop terrace. The 20m pool (shared with the main house) and the beach right at your doorstep make this a truly unique escape. Your stay includes: - daily housekeeping - private chef - airport pickup - daily breakfast - purified water - internet - organic toiletries - 2 kayaks

Jake apartment

A specious one bedroom apartment with a private kitchen, bathroom and living room. The upper terrace looks over Sheila’s graceful rooftops to the sea and is shared but rarely crowded. There are two girls who clean everyday and do laundry which is included. Ceiling fans and window breezes cool the apartment. Please bring your preferred shampoo & soap. We look forward to hosting you Please once are booked let me know arrival time one day before Thank

Bone Idle

A rustic beach house, Robinson Crusoe style. At the southern tip of Lamu Island, the house faces the Indian Ocean as it rolls in along a great stretch of empty beach. An absolutely perfect place for simply doing nothing, one can nevertheless also lie on the beach, float out to sea or take long walks across the island. Lamu, centuries old, and the most ancient Swahili settlement on the East African coast, is just a 30 minute boat ride away.

Small family house in Shela

Kahindi takes care of laundry, shopping, cooking and more. He stays at the ground floor and has been helping out since the house was built. There is a Starlink Internet connection dedicated to the house. Please ask Kahindi for details.

Tamarind House

Tamarind House will seduce you with its tranquillity and its breathtaking views. You will love its simplicity and authentic environment. A breezy balcony allows you to relax and enjoy the sea, garden and village views.

Solar Dream House with a sailboat

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway at the Solar House, owned by eco activist, film producer and writer couple with world renowned architectural homes including "The Invisible House" in Joshua tree USA