From private beachfront villas to historic Swahili townhouses, each property is handpicked for its character, comfort, and connection to the Kenyan coast.
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Shela, Lamu
Forodhani House is a landmark Swahili home on the Lamu waterfront, with carved plaster niches, open makuti terraces and dhow views from every level. Fully staffed and effortlessly elegant, it is one of the finest houses on the island.
Lamu
Kasbah Villa is a romantic Lamu house of coral-rag walls, cool courtyards and a breeze-catching rooftop. Rooms can be booked individually, making it a charming choice for couples and smaller parties.
Shela, Lamu Island
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.
Manda Island, Lamu Archipelago
Perched on the tranquil shores of Manda Island, Amani House is a haven of coastal charm and relaxed luxury overlooking the Mkanda Channel and its mangrove forests. Five air-conditioned bedrooms sleep up to twelve, opening onto expansive terraces, a private pool and uninterrupted views of sunsets over Shela and sunrises over the forest. The house comes with its own team — chef, boat captain and housekeeping — plus two boats for exploring the archipelago. Breakfast is included daily, and Shela village, Peponi Hotel and Lamu Old Town are all a short boat ride away.
Lamu Island, Lamu County
An architectural dream home on Lamu Island — a minimalist palace set behind a 100ft pool that runs along the sandy beachfront. Five ensuite bedrooms (four in the main house, one in the guest house) each open to a balcony and walk-in closet, with king beds, ocean views and serene, pared-back interiors. Swim in both pool and saltwater, sail at midnight aboard the house sailboat, take the powerboat out for watersports, and dine on menus prepared by a world-class chef. Deep wells with reverse-osmosis and UV filtration supply pristine water throughout, and solar thermal systems heat the house.
