Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1000 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes offers a villa in Shela Village, Lamu Island, Kenya. The property features four bedrooms and five bathrooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax in the garden, terrace, or outdoor swimming pool. The terrace and balcony provide stunning garden and pool views, while the outdoor dining area offers a perfect setting for alfresco meals. Comfortable Living: The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and work desk. Additional amenities include a dining table, sofa, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Location: Manda Beach is a 6-minute walk away, while Mnarani House lies 400 metres from the property. Highly rated for its breakfast and attentive staff, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes provides excellent service support.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Activities:

Swimming pool

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andreas
Germany Germany
“Perfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff”
Tanya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the house, pool and location. Quick walk to the beach. Lawrence, our chef, was brilliant. His prawn curry was amazing! Hannah, the host, was really helpful and organised our boat trip to and from the airport and was really helpful at giving...”
Majimbo
Kenya Kenya
“The location is beautifully set in the Shela dunes and the house is designed as a space for friends/ large groups and family. I had an amazing time with friends and the house was made for hosting. We also had a superb chef, Lawrence who was so...”
Benjamin
Kenya Kenya
“La maison, les chambres, le cuisinier, la piscine, la vue sur les dunes.”
Rosi
Germany Germany
“Ein sehr schönes Haus in den Dünen. Ich komme gerne wieder. Sehr nette Gastgeber, Personal und optimale Verpflegung durch Laurence.”
Lionel
Denmark Denmark
“La maison se situe dans un un Oasis de beauté. Belle maison avec tout le confort et un personnel très agréable et de qualité”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ganderton Ganders

Company review score: 10Based on 11 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I have been living in Lamu for 7 years my late husband (who is from Lamu) and I built this house in 2023. This is the only property that I manage and it's here that you can enjoy the peacefulness of this island.

Property information

Enjoy our pool and spacious garden, stunning dune views, while hearing the wind blow through our Mbibo (Cashew) tree. Our house is the perfect place to enjoying some peace and quiet! With a dedicated chef and staff within the price! Our 4 bedroom, 5 bath house is an easy 15 minute walk to Peponi Beach, or 15 minutes over the sand dunes to the Shela / Kipungani beach our little oasis feels a world away from the noise of the village! We will also arrange airport pick up and drop off for an extra fee. We can’t wait to host you!

Neighbourhood information

We're about 10/15 minute walk from the seafront in Shela village, expect space, peace and quiet in this part of the village! From here you can climb the dunes to reach the 12km stretch of beach or amble easily into the village to enjoy the attractions there!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 05:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.