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Villa Sarabi - Cozy house for 8 people, 4 minutes to the beach with cook

Vacation home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Diani Beach

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Pool
Dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Diani Beach, Kwale County
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tiwi Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Villa Sarabi - Cozy house for 8 people, 4 minutes to the beach with cook

Vacation home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Diani Beach
This vacation home features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a garden and barbecue grills. The vacation home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Diani Beach

Diani Beach is home to this vacation home. Diani Beach and Shimba Hills National Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Diani Snake Park and Colobus Conservation.
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Diani Beach, Kwale County

What's nearby

  • Diani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Fort Jesus - 42 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Nyali Beach - 53 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Bamburi Beach - 58 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Karafuu Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sherlock's Den Restaurant & Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Sarabi - Cozy house for 8 people, 4 minutes to the beach with cook have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Sarabi - Cozy house for 8 people, 4 minutes to the beach with cook pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Sarabi - Cozy house for 8 people, 4 minutes to the beach with cook?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Sarabi - Cozy house for 8 people, 4 minutes to the beach with cook?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Sarabi - Cozy house for 8 people, 4 minutes to the beach with cook located?

Situated in Diani Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Diani Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Diani Snake Park and Galu Kinondo Beach. Colobus Conservation is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home

This house is fabulous. It's in a great location, every room has AC, the pool is lovely, it comes with a free chef (you buy the food), and they will do your laundry.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

This was a beautiful property. It has 2 pools and a nice garden area. The rooms were spacious with our own bathroom. The house came with a cook who made us a delicious breakfast each morning. There is a nice outside area to sit and to eat a meal. It is a short walk to the beach but you need to walk a bit to find an area to sit. The listing says there is washing machine but you actually have to give your clothing to the maid and she will wash it for 500 a load. The beds were ok but didn't have a top sheet only a cover that wasn't the most comfortable. Also, beware of the Monkeys. Some broke in and broke all the eggs lol so make sure all your food is in the refrigerator. You can always catch a tuk tuk right outside and there is always someone watching the gate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Thorsten E., Hattert, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Tolles Personal, sonst leider einige Schwierigkeiten

Die Beschreibung des Hauses stimmt im Großen und Ganzen mit den Angaben auf der FeWo Seite überein. Leider hatten wir diverse Schwierigkeiten während unseres Aufenthalt. Wir hatten im Pool massiven Befall von Wasserflöhen. Auf unsere Reklamation teilte man uns mit, dass man sich bemühe dieses zu beseitigen. Die Flöhe wären auch nicht gefährlich, es würde halt einem Bienenstich ähneln. Nun, da wir keine Bienenstiche akzeptieren wollten, war der Pool für uns erst am dritten Tag nutzbar. Das man den Pool nicht vorher gereinigt hat war Schade und hat unsere Pläne durchkreuzt. Am zweiten oder dritten Tag hatten wir plötzlich kein fließendes Wasser mehrt im Haus. Hintergrund war, dass der Erdtank leer war und nicht rechtzeitig befüllt wurde. Wir mussten mehr als 7 Stunden auf Wasser warten. Wir konnten weder Duschen noch unsere Toiletten benutzen. Das war katastrophal! Am Mittag des 31.12. streikt dann der Kühlschrank. Am Abend kam zwar ein Techniker, er teilte uns aber nur mit, dass der Kühlschrank unreparierbar sei. Ich denke jeder kann sich vorstellen, was dieses für unseren Silvesterabend bedeutet hat. Insgesamt müsste das Inventar des Hauses erneuert werden. Von Pfannen über Wasserkessel, Tassen bis zu den Kopfkissen ist alles zu Alt und sollte dringend erneuert werden. Das absolut Beste in der Anlage ist das Personal. Unsere Köchin Mishi war einfach genial! Sie hat uns trotz den widrigen Bedingungen immer ein tolles Frühstück und Essen gezaubert!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rianne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradijselijk resort

We hebben ongelofelijk genoten, het huis is rustig gelegen. Mooie slaapkamers met eigen badkamer en airco. Een prachtige tuin met zwembaden. In de keuken liepen wel overal mieren en de koelkast was niet koud. Laat ook de lamellen in de keuken goed dicht want de apen komen naar binnen. Zeker aanbevolen
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

michael r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at the property. The property was as described and we loved the huge pool and it came with a cleaner, cook (we chose to cook ourselves) and 24 hr security. There are two other houses that share the complex but we always had the pool to ourselves. Lots of space. It is about a 5-10 min walk to the beach (down the Forty Thieves lane (now closed)) and is about a 5 min walk to Ali Barbour's. It is a short tuktuk to the Carrefour or can walk to the local grocery store. One note is the property is immediately next to the main road and can be a bit noisy at times but value for money can't go wrong. We also walked along the beach to Nomad's for lunch (about 1.5-2 kms down the beach).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackline C., Erding,Deutschland

4 wunderschöne Tage

Der Aufenthalt war einfach super, super Köchin, toller Pool, nicht weit zum Strand. Einfach toll zumentspannen und relaxen. we spent four days in the villa,it was absolutely amazing especially for a big family of 8, the kids especially enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

wendy k.

We loved everything about our homeaway home! The house was comfortable and exactly as described.

We had a very relaxing 8 days at Diani Beach. The house was fabulous. Lucy cooked amazing food. What a treat to have such a great cook there all day to prepare our meals. She gave us great suggestions on different meals and cooked some amazing meals for us that we came up with. There is a massage house on the property that we made use of regularly. Paulina is a very good masseuse that helped my back feel so much better. The staff was so helpful and caring and wanted to make sure our stay was perfect. The Maasai guys did a great job at the gate and always had huge smiles. Our group of 6 would highly recommend this home for families, groups and friends as a perfect getaway. When we did venture out for a meal, we ate at the cave restaurant, 40 thieves (which are both right there) and had some great Italian food just a quick tuk tuk ride away. We want to thank all the wonderful staff at Marula park for the great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Really amazing!

Property lovely along with staff who took great care of us all and made us feel very welcome. Really didn't know what to expect on arrival but was so much better than even advertised! Can't wait to return! Area very friendly beach boys not too intrusive. Safari and snorkelling with DM tours worth every penny. A really unspoilt part of the world 👍
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ciru B., Seattle, WA

Absolutely Amazing!

We stayed in the Villa Sarabi for four nights over Christmas and it was absolutely amazing! It was wonderful having a/c in the bedrooms. In addition to keeping us cool enough to sleep soundly it also blocked out road noise. Everyone at Marula Park was very friendly, helpful and accommodating, from the gate keeper, the housekeeper, the gardener to the chef! Being a short walk (approx 5 minutes) to the beach was a bonus. Having a chef made our stay very affordable. All we had to do was buy ingredients and leave the rest to her. Thank you Lucy! We loved your cooking and we will be back for more!!! We loved everything so much we decided to stay here whenever in Diani.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Art M.

Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, close to beach and store.

Great place to relax and enjoy family, sun and beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Christine H.

Lovely Place

After spending a busy week in Nairobi, we came to relax in Diani. We found the home to be very clean and comfortable (A/C worked great for the bedrooms!). The property is beautiful and secure. The gorgeous beach is a short walk down the drive and the home is convenient to the nearby grocery store. I highly recommend bringing or renting some snorkel gear for the beach, as we saw many ocean creatures that we have not had the opportunity to see close up before. Word to the wise: If you buy or rent anything at the beach, bargain, bargain, bargain. We were able to take camel rides on the beach for $400 shillings pp. Other than some pesky "beach boys" that are rather annoying, the local people here are kind and we felt comfortable as tourists. We especially loved Lucy, our chef for the week! She prepared a shopping list for us based on our preferences and she did a great job catering to our large group. In addition, she cooked some local dishes and arranged for the local fisherman to bring us freshly caught red snapper for the grill. She really stands out to us as another great reason to recommend the house to other guests. She was also able to arrange for someone to come to the house for massage services and they have a small building on the property specifically for that purpose. We would recommend stopping by "Stilts Diani Beach" at 7 pm which is across the street from the entrance to Ali Barbour's restaurant (also a nice experience). Here, the "Bush Babies" come to feed on a few bananas when they wake up each evening before they scatter away back in the Jungle at night. We also discovered half priced pizza night at the Swahili Beach Resort (across from Nakumatt Grocery) on Friday evenings. It is a beautiful resort that is nice to see and the pizza was great. Getting around in town is easy, just walk outside the property and a Tuk Tuk will pick up three people for $30 shillings each one way. Just be firm with the price, as they will not offer change if you don't act like you know the local prices. I hope this review is helpful, as these are things I wanted to know before coming! There is only one small thing I might suggest, that there be some water available to guests when they arrive and some very basic cooking necessities be provided (such as salt and pepper, oil, and other items that are not expensive or easily perishable). One final thought. Don't even think about taking the bus from Nairobi. Fly directly to Ukunda. It's worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Mount Vernon

A piece of paradise in Kenya

We were a group of 5. We had been on a mission trip inner country. We stayed our final 3 days in Kenya here, on the coast. We appreciated several things, that are usually considered common, but not after being in remote villages. We were thankful for running water, not to mention that the water was a hot shower!!! We were refreshed by the air conditioning in each bedroom. We were thankful for 4 separate bedrooms with a private toilet for each. A few bonuses were blow dryers, refrigerator in kitchen, microwave!!! We bought food at a nearby Nakumatt. However, our evening meals we took at the restaurant directly by the Villa (within an easy walking distance), called Forty Thieves. Excellent food!! We swam in the Indian Ocean, again, walking distance, but, watch out for black sea urchins!!! Good thing we had a doctor friend there!!!! My husband still has a slight showing of the fifteen pricks to the bottom of his foot. I would recommend this place to anyone!! The only thing that should be considered is the drive down from Mombasa. With the ferry, time can be tricky...allow enough if you are catching flights!! It took about an hour and a half, we were told by the driver that we hired that was good, it can take longer waiting on ferry. But, ultimately, no complaints there, just consider it. As it turned out, we were very thankful not to be near the city hustle/hassle of Mombasa. If your driver is unaware of the location, just tell him at the Forty Thieves, the gate is directly there at the entrance, Marula Park, see sign.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

4th time in Marula park

Once more, our family of 2 adults and 4 children have returned to Marula Park for the 4th consecutive year, during the New Year/Christmas period. Over the course of the years, we have stayed at Villa Cheetah, Villa African Dream and now Villa Sarabi. Villa Sarabi is the biggest of the 3 villas, who sit in a compound that is very conveniently located, a few minutes walk from the beach but also close to supermarkets and the central part of Diani Beach. Every year we come, we marvel at how well the garden has been designed. Even though the villas are on the same compound, because of the way the trees are planted, the orientation of the houses and the bushes are set, you have a lot of privacy. We almost never saw our neighbors (not even in the pool) All the villas are equipped as described, with everything you need (and more) to make your stay comfortable. We have loved the staff who has worked at Marula Park for many years , who do a very good job cleaning, taking care of the place (it's nice to come back from the beach to a clean house!) . Evelyne, Jane, Celestine, etc etc are just wonderful and are a perfect mix of helpful and discreet. The design and decoration of the houses are lovely, the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms have nice showers, the appliances work well, the pool and garden are just lovely (nothing like swimming in the warm pool water under the stars....). The owner is very warm and responsive by email and has done everything to accommodate some of our last minute planning! A big thanks, Birgit, for allowing our family to have made such nice memories in your place. I'm trying to think of what can be improved and I really can't see what to add! So.....I will stop my review here, because if I keep going on about all the positive things of Marula Park, we might not get a place next year ;) ! Natalie
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Günter M.

Absolut Empfehlenswert

Die Angaben im Online-Inserat waren genau so wie beschrieben. In der Anlage ist gut gesichert, sehr ruhig und das Ambiente ist sehr ansprechend. Der Zustand des Gebäudes ist hervorragend und hat eine gute Ausstattung. Die gesamte Anlage ist absolut sauber und gepflegt, das Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Insgesamt wirklich sehr empfehlenswert!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Harald B.

Luxusanlage an der Diani Beach

Wir hatten während des geasamten urlaubes eine luxuriöse Villa in einem tollen Anwesen! Die Villa und ihre Bediensteten liesen keine Wünsche offen, die Köchin ging auf alle Wünsche ein, das Haus wurde vom Hausmädchensehr gepflegt, der Gärtner leistete gute Arbeit und bei den Ascaris fühlte man sich gut aufgehoben. Insgesamt ein Urlaub wie in einem Luxushotel nur ohne deren manchmal lauten Gäste.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rolf B.

Schöne Villa mit tollem Garten in guter Lage.

Wir hatten einen Traumurlaub in dieser vollständig ausgestatteten Villa, die in einer wunderschönen Anlage liegt. Die Villa Sarabi ist ideal für große Familien oder Gruppen. Es ist sehr nah zum Strand und zur besten Strandbar in Diani. Auch ein Supermarkt ist in ein paar hundert Metern Reichweite. Die Köchin Lucy war absolut super. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gert S.

Super Aufenthalt in der Villa Sarabi

Wir waren im Dez. 2012 für 10 Tage in der Villa Sarabi. Die Bilder und der Text entsprechen zu 100% der Wirklichkeit. Die Villa Sarabi wurde neu gebaut und ist im erstklassigen und sehr sauberen Zustand. Die Einrichtung ist modern lässt aber afrikanischen Flair nicht vermissen. Die Köchin Lucie hat sich immer bemüht uns jeden Wunsch von den Augen abzulesen. Und ihr Essen schmeckt einfach erstklassig. Auch alle anderen Mitarbeiter waren sehr zuvorkommend. Die Strandbar 40 Thiefs ist zu Fuß in 2min. erreichbar und wir waren dort auch mehrmals bei Nacht ohne Probleme. Der Strand ist durch die Strandbar direkt erreichbar und ist mit Sicherheit der schönste in Kenia.(Ich kenne auch die meisten anderen). Es waren nur sehr wenige Beachboys am Strand und die waren auch nicht aufdringlich. Alles in allem war es bis jetzt mein schönster Kenia-Urlaub. Die Villa ist jeden Cent wert und noch günstiger als die meisten Hotels. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und wir kommen mit Sicherheit wieder in diese Villa. 100% Empfehlung..... Gert

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