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Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa

Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa

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Cottages made from local materials blend into the lush garden. Peace and quiet.
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Overview of Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa

Reviews
6.0 out of 10
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Check out the area

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Watamu, Kilifi
  • Popular LocationWatamu Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatamu Marine National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPrawn Lake5 min drive
  • AirportMalindi (MYD)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa

Come and stay in a cottage on a beautiful beach front property. We have a few cottages around a lovely salt water pool. Our staff will ensure your stay is fabulous. We can arrange a cook. A daily cleaning service is provided. There is so much to do in this area, snorkeling, diving, fishing, kitesurfing, walking, good restaurants, and much more. We have good security and are not far from Malindi Airport (30 minute drive).

The cottages are fully equipped for self-catering or we can arrange breakfast and other meals by arrangement.

Property manager

Ian McCloy

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside please

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

Watamu

Located in Watamu, this cottage is on the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Watamu Marine National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Watamu, Kilifi

What's nearby

  • Mida Creek - 19 min walk
  • Watamu Beach - 4 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 5 min drive
  • Prawn Lake - 5 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swahili Dishes - 9 min drive
  • Willy Beach Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Licht Haus - 17 min walk
  • Club Kalahari - 7 min drive
  • Bar Radio Maria - 10 min walk

Reviews

6.0
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2.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nancy K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Beautiful location updates are needed
The location is beautiful and private and the staff is very nice. During the start of the our stay we were put in the GEM. DO NOT LET THEM PUT YOU IN THE GEM. It is dingy. The toilets would not flush so feces will smell up the apartment. The water was not hot, they had a wood burning water heater but onlt out wood on it twice a day for all of the cottages. The stove was not working. Also the fridge is the size of a dorm fridge. The lamshades were nasty and filled with stains and the misquote nets had band aids on them. There is no screens on the doors so cats. monkeys and chichkens will come into your house. This isn't so bad but screen doord need to be put on. Also the back door didn't lock. After this was brought to VRBOs attention they worked with the owner and he agreed to move us to a different cottage. This one was nicer and cleaner, however hot water was still an issue. I do appreciate his appropriate response to our concerns and his willingness to move us so we didn't have to seek other accommodations.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ian McCloy

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We care about the local community, supporting them in various projects as well as doing out part to preserve this amazing corner of the World.

Why they chose this property

Watamu (the "place of the nice people" in Kiswahili) is a well functioning community on the warm Indian Ocean.

Our property is quiet and peaceful and away from busy parts of the beach.

We have an incredible sand bank that makes for great kitesurfing the whole day.

What makes this property unique

A few steps to the beach and within easy reach of bars, restaurants and shops.
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