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Kenyan family villa with beautiful pool, private beach access, stunning views.
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Property type | villa |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 7 nights |
Overview
3 double bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms
Welcome to Himaya House. Situated on a coral buff overlooking Silversands Beach, Malindi, the views are stunning. There are two magnificent Baobab trees which give a very special feeling to the property. There is a short path down to the beach - only accessed through a carved wooden door - giving you complete privacy and exclusivity.
The house is spacious and cool with a north or south monsoon blowing most of the year. The main house has a large living area plus veranda with the Master Bedroom up above.
All rooms have a spectacular view. Two of the bedrooms are in a separate unit with steps down to the swimming pool.
The Master bedroom is up above the main living area and has its own entrance.
The Kenya coast has a North and South Monsoon.
The winds blow from the North from around end of November through to April/May and then change to the South.
This obviously brings changes on the beach,
In the North Monsoon the sea weed is blown down towards the house and there for the beach is not a complete stretch of white sand.
There are always areas that are clear and where you can swim.
It is absolutely not a problem but I would like you to know the photographs are taken in the South Monsoon.
Amenities
Malindi Villa Accommodation and Amenities
- villa
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 8
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- Beach
- Away From It All
- Family
- Activities Guide
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Parking
- Safe
- Telephone
- Thermos Bottle
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Freezer
- Grill
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Mini Refrigerator
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Dining Room
- seating for 8 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
bidet
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , bidet
Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower , bidet
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
,
1 child bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 king , 1 twin/ single , 2 single beds on the verandah
Bedroom 3 - 1 king , 1 twin/ single , 2 single beds on the verandah
- The house comfortably sleeps six but two extra children can sleep on the veranda. Maximum eight, including children in the party.
- Balcony
- Fish Cleaning Table
- Large Cooler
- Lawn / Garden
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- 6 garden chairs
- 3 beach chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Hot Tub
- Outdoor Pool
- Daily Maid Service
- Private Chef
- Staff
- churches
- forests
- museums
- reefs
- restaurants
- ruins
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- walking
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(30 traveler reviews)
Absouloutly wonderful!
This is a perfect place if you are looking for a relaxing and wonderful holiday with family or friends. The house is at a perfect spot, on a cliff to overlook the sea and parts of the marine park with a stunning view and there is a direkt access to the beach. Lissa, the owner and her team are very professional, very kind, the chef cooks fantastic food. They always care about any extra need. It is indeed a very special and great place - we will always try to come back!
Paradise
We arrived hot and sticky to this fabulous place where we were made to feel welcome and at home. The pool, to where we headed, is just wonderful-warm and fun, with lots of sun and shade loungers. Lissa and her staff are an amazing team, always smiling, helpful, pleasant.... honestly, our biggest difficulty was packing to leave, which firmed our resolve to return as soon as possible! Lissa, thank you for helping us find your wonderful paradise...
Peaceful and relaxing family holiday!
This was our family's second time to stay at this property and we truly can't imagine staying anywhere else at this point. We have five children, ranging in age from 6-12yrs old, yet this house somehow meets the needs of each family member while we are there. It is so convenient having a private access to the beach and ability to go as desired without much planning needing to be involved. We could literally sit on our porch and makes plans according to the tide at that moment. The staff of the house went above and beyond their job duties, especially with their care for our children. Often going out of their way to keep them entertained and answer any questions that they might have about life in Kenya. We stayed for a month, yet there wasn't a single day that our needs and comfort were not met beyond our expectations. The food that Sammy prepared was AMAZING and even after four weeks we were still not running out of options for new and exciting meals. The property is very well maintained, always clean and orderly. Himaya truly feels like a home away from home for our family (although one with a much nicer view!).
Amazing!
Of all the homes and resorts that we experienced across Kenya and Tanzania, Himaya house was our favorite! Not only is the house beautiful and artful and the location overlooking the ocean idyllic, the people of Himaya are warm, genuine and generous. The owner, Lissa, went out of her way to recommend special experiences and to accommodate our every need . She even took our 11-year-old son under her wing inviting him to help her care for the injured bush baby that she was fostering. The staff too went out of their way to make our stay pleasant, helping with everything from laundry to negotiating fair prices for our excursions in the area. & never have we eaten as well as during our stay at Himaya! Sammy’s cooking is exquisite. Himaya is truly a sanctuary; beautiful, peaceful and pleasurable.
Incredible Family Home for a Holiday
Our group of 3 adults and 5 children (ages 5-11) stayed at Himaya House for one month and it completely exceeded any expectation we might have had in every possible way. I cannot speak highly enough of what a joy all of our family had. We were in major need of a relaxing, peaceful time and we found that and more. The setting was beautiful and our kids had such a great time swimming in both the pool and ocean. We brought our own snorkel gear and were able to see amazing sea life just outside our private beach door. The amazing staff took care of our every need, but seemed invisible when they were not needed. Lissa was so helpful with all the details and even arranged to have the first lunch, dinner and breakfast taken care of so we wouldn't have to worry about it. The chef, Sammy, made incredible meals that even our picky 5yr old enjoyed. Town was just a short tuk tuk ride away for any food or supplies that we needed. We can't wait to travel back again and hope that Himaya will become a regular part of our children's memories for years to come.
Absolutely fabulous
This holiday exceeded our expectations by a long way.
The house itself is airy and open with a breathtaking view; well appointed and stylishly designed - you don't just get a door jamb, but a hand crafted piece of work by a carver from Lamu!
Rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious, but the staff make the place and the stay memorable - present, but not intrusive yet always ready to help.
All the staff are attentive, but Sammy the chef deserves a particular mention - his prawn curry, Swahili chicken and crab cakes were outstanding, and every meal he prepared for us was delicious.
Lissa was the perfect hostess, she knows everything and everyone; nothing is too much trouble to organise, and because of her local knowledge we actually felt part of the community, rather than just a fly by night tourist.
Look out Lissa - we will be back!
Map
Other Activities: Yoga classes on request
Photos
Rates & Availability
Malindi Villa Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- GBP
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Mid season
Apr 24 2017 -
Jul 9 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$259
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$1,811
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High Season
Jul 11 2017 -
Sep 10 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$323
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$2,199
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Low season
Sep 11 2017 -
Nov 30 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$259
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$1,811
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High season
Dec 1 2017 -
Dec 22 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$2,199
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Very high season
Dec 23 2017 -
Jan 3 2018
7 night minimum stay
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$2,717
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$323
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Additional information about rental rates
| Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
Lissa will consider special rates if you are only a couple who would like to come, and for long stays.
Cancellation Policy:
Once a 30% deposit is made, this is not refundable.
Full payment is expected 2 months prior to arrival.
If the booking is cancelled 6 weeks prior to arrival, there will be no refunds.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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