Kilele House, Shela

About this home

Perched on a sand dune above Shela village, Kilele is a Swahili-style five-bedroom villa with 360° views over Lamu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in 2022 a short walk from a 12km stretch of white sand beach, it sleeps ten across five king bedrooms and comes with a private pool, resident chef, housekeeper and night guard. Days drift between breezy terraces, ocean sunrises and sunset skies, with sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing and dhow trips arranged on request. A Polaris buggy is included for beach runs and island picnics.

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Amenities

• 5 Bedrooms · 5 King Beds · Sleeps 10
• 5.5 Bathrooms
• 360° Views of Lamu Island
• Private Outdoor Pool (open year-round)
• Private Chef, Housekeeping, Laundry & Night Guard
• Polaris Buggy for Beach & Village Access
• Air Conditioning & Ceiling Fans
• BBQ & Outdoor Dining Terraces
• Wi-Fi & Dedicated Workspace
• Walk to Shela Beach & Lamu Old Town Excursions

Pricing notes

• Rates from $650 per night for exclusive use of the whole villa (up to 10 guests).
• Includes housekeeping, villa staff, Wi-Fi and welcome refreshments; chef service available on request.
• Peak season (mid-December to early January and Easter) is charged at a premium with a 5-night minimum stay.
• Food, drinks, excursions and airport transfers are billed separately at cost.
• 50% deposit confirms your dates; the balance is due 30 days before arrival.

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