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Mnarani House, Luxury 4 Bedrooms Villa with pool in Shela, Lamu Island.
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4 bedrooms4 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Shela, Lamu County
- Old MosquePlace, Old Mosque3 min walk
- Shela BeachPlace, Shela Beach3 min walk
Room options
About the neighborhood
Lamu
This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of Old Mosque and Shela Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
What's nearby
- Old Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Shela Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Restaurants
- Seasuq - 2 min walk
- Hapa Hapa Restaurant
- Moonrise Restaurant
- Breakfast Da Majlis Resort
- Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant
About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mnarani House, Luxury 4 Bedrooms Villa with pool in Shela, Lamu Island.
MNARANI HOUSE
About this space
Mnarani House underwent a complete renovation in 2014. The four-bedroom house is uniquely situated next to the Friday Mosque and offers beautiful sea views from every floor. The house includes staff and a cook, a swimming pool, battery backup, a drinking-water filtration system, an ice machine, and Internet.
THE SPACE
Mnarani House was originally built in 1989 and underwent a major renovation in 2014. The house is uniquely situated next to the Friday Mosque, with beautiful sea views from every floor. It borders a green garden at the rear and Shela village to the left.
Guests will have sole access to the entire house and the swimming pool area; there are no off-limits areas. Our house staff, Raphael and Lucas (cook), will ensure all your needs are catered for during your stay.
Raphael has been with us since 2008 and manages the house on a day-to-day basis. Lucas has been our cook for the past 20 years and prepares everything from traditional Swahili dishes to seafood. He also arranges fresh supplies of fish, lobster, crab, calamari, and prawns.
Shela Village is a lovely, quiet place, about 800 people live there, and after a short while you will feel part of the community. The community is primarily Muslim, so we encourage guests to respect local customs and daily traditions.
You should experience walking around the village; there are no paved roads, so everything is on foot through small paths and valleys. We recommend spending time on both Manda and Shela beaches, visiting Lamu Town, taking a dhow sundowner trip, going on fishing trips, and visiting the Takwa ruins.
As part of the package, you will be collected from the airport by Mr. Balala; he will take you and your luggage by boat to the house (about 20 minutes). Boat transfers and porter charges are payable separately. Shela Village has no major roads, so getting around is on foot or by boat.
GUEST ACCESS
You will have access to the entire house for private use. We discourage guests from inviting outsiders onto the premises.
DIVE RIGHT IN
This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.
SELF CHECK-IN
You can check in with the building staff.
CALM AND CONVENIENT LOCATION
This area is easy to get around.
WHAT THIS PLACE OFFERS
Kitchen
Wi‑Fi
Private pool
Free washer (in building)
Private patio or balcony
Luggage drop-off allowed
Refrigerator
Microwave
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's dinnerware
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Water dispenser
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 4 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Water dispenser
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
- 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.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Lamu within a short 4-minute walk of Shela Beach. You'll also find Lamu Fort and Manda Beach nearby.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Lamu (LAU-Manda), which is 2.5 mi away.