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Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.

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A modern lounge area with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a sunset.
A living room with a sectional sofa, ottoman, and a decorative monkey statue.
A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a large vase.
A boat anchored in a mangrove forest with a sunset in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, a pink chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shela, Lamu County
  • Place, Old Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shela Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Lamu

This apartment places you within a 5-minute walk of Old Mosque and Shela Beach. The apartment includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Old Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shela Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Seasuq - ‬2 min walk
  • Moonrise Restaurant
  • Sunsail Hotel & Restaurant
  • Petley's Inn, Lamu
  • ‪Bahari - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.

This unique queen bedroom penthouse apartment in the centre of Shela village offers 180 degree breathtaking views of Lamu’s mangrove channels while enjoying the breeze blowing in from the open terrace and living area. The apartment is exquisitely finished with everything you could need PLUS fresh linen daily. This is one of the few apartments in Shela that offers AC so you can stay cool anytime!
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this apartment?

This apartment is located in Lamu within a short 4-minute walk of Shela Beach. You'll also find Lamu Fort and Manda Beach nearby.

Is there parking available at Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.?

No, there isn't parking at this apartment.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What do couples enjoy most about Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this apartment, including a kitchen in each apartment plus a kitchen and free WiFi in some.

Are there hot tubs at Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Are there connecting rooms at Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.?

No, this apartment doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Lamu (LAU-Manda), which is 2.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu..

Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was clean and beautiful. The staff was excellent. And very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026