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Kenya Holiday, Travel Lamu, Rent a Top Houses in Lamu, Shela, Manda and KiwayuBY: Denis Delcroix | Category: Travel | Submitted: 2010-04-20 05:48:02
Lamu is Kenya's oldest living town and it is well preserved Swahili settlement built of coral stone and mangrove timber, features that includes inner courtyards, verandas and elaborately carved wooden doors. Most of the dwelling in Lamu is date from 19th century. The architecture demonstrates many of the influences that have come together from Europe, Arabia and India. Lamu House Rental, one of the most excellent property rental providers in Lamu, Shela, Manda and Kiwayu Islands. Lamu House Rental provides luxury holiday houses, sea front beach houses, beach villas and Swahili properties in Lamu, Shela, Manda and Kiwayu Islands. The houses are restored, decorated and stylish with modern culture. The following top luxury houses, Alice House (Luxury Rent house in Lamu Stone Town) Alice House is a newly restored traditional Swahili stone house situated in front of harbour in Lamu stone town. Features: Offers 2 double bedrooms with en-suite 4 bathrooms, library, dining room and coffee lounge Jacuzzi spa added for refreshing and soothing Shaded rooftop with panoramic views Boat trips to Manda island for bird watching and snorkeling Apendalo House (Private houses in Lamu, Kenya) Apendalo house is a private house in Lamu Town, built in 2006/2007 with local style from traditional material and carefully adjusted to modern needs. Features: 1 bedroom with 2 double-beds and a single; Additional lounge with traditional Queen Size day bed, dining room and kitchen Roof terrace makes an ideal area for relaxing and romantics Sports facilities includes: Diving, fishing, hiking, sailing, surfing, swimming and canoeing Baobab House (Manda Beach House) Baobab house is the private house in on an acre of beachfront property with five large ancient baobab trees. The baobab tree is indigenous; some of them more than 500 years old, with many beautiful stories and it give a peaceful atmosphere throughout the whole property. Features: 3 double bedrooms with en-suite 3 bathrooms 2 house staff including excellent cook All beds having mosquito netting The house is decorated with Swahili chairs, local kikoi's are used for pillow covers and the whole house breathes a simple, elegant and beach atmosphere. Palm Beach House - Baytulkher House Palm Beach house, Baytulkher house is designed around an open courtyard. Features: Stunning Penthouse/Honeymoon thatched rooftop with 360 degree island views 4 double rooms with 5 bathrooms and plunge pool Solar paneled hot water Beautiful private sitting rooms on each floor Private Dhow (sailing dhow lamu) cruises full day to the outlying Lamu Archipelago Champali Camp Champali camp is a beautiful, eco-friednly bush home on Kiwaiyu Island, situated on tranquil mangrove creeks. The camp is built from mangrove poles and palm-thatch using local skills, consists of one spacious mess-Banda and three large bedrooms Bandas all nestled under three wonderful creek views. Features: 3 family bungalows, with suitable for 10 people can stay Hot water, Self catering, fully furnished kitchen with gas stove & oven, fridge and drinks cooler Cicada House (Shela Beach House) Cicada house is ideally located on the beachfront of Shela, nested in a tropical garden. Two double rooms self contained, and the living room can accommodate an extra couple. Features: Enjoy the sea views from bed or living area, fishermen at sunrise and peaceable Dhows at sunset Perfect for small families or friends who want to appreciate every single minute of a peaceful life. Makubwa House The Stately Patrician Home, the classic house in Lamu Stone Town. Two separate bedrooms, air conditioning unit fit at master bedroom and surrounded. King size bed added for comfort. Features: 2 doubles and 4 bathrooms Self catering with well house attendant cook Electric backup Additional beds arranged if you require Mwenye Amin Old luxurious house in Lamu, enriched carved wooden doors and ornamental niches makes the house cool, light and airy. Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, massive coral walls, high ceilings, inner courtyards and large open galleries make the house more memorable. Features: Rooftop on kitchen and terrace overlooking the Lamu Town Roof terrace becomes the favorite place for candle lit dinners and star gazing over the night. Fully equipped kitchen, prepare lunch and dinner on request. Penny House (Rent house in Old Stone Town) A 400 years old house in old stone town, part of Lamu, naturally restored with beautiful courtyards and tiny plunge pool. It has 3 large bedrooms decorated with hand chosen antiques from India, Zanzibar and Lamu. Pool House (a Private Lamu Home in Lamu) One of the most beautiful private homes on the Island; named "The Pool House" because of few private homes in Lamu town with a full size swimming pool. The Pool home can comfortably accommodate groups of 6 people and is ideal for two couples or family with children. It also gained a reputation as a romantic honeymoon retreat. Features: The house is covered with mosquito netting, queen size beds, bathrooms with hot and cold water, and sun terraces. Backup power generator, fresh bottled water is available at all times. Salama House (Lamu beach house) Salama House is a wing of the boutique hotel Lamu House, ideally located in MKomani area, the old stone town of Lamu facing the ocean. The 300 year old Swahili mansion skillfully renovated. Salama house featured 5 self contained bedrooms, meticulously restored and tastefully decorated. The architecture reflects of Sultan's ancient palace. The guests staying in Salama are ensured of their own privacy in their house and also benefit of the multiple services offered by Lamu House Samaki House (Swahili Mansion in Lamu Stone Town) Samaki House is a lovingly restored 300 years Arab Merchants Mansion, beautiful and excellent in nature. The property overlooks the waterfront with its coming and goings of sailing dhows, and other watercrafts. The houses is featured with multiple roof terraces makes panoramic sea view and overlooking the daily pedestrian activities. This classic mansion offers perfect spacious accommodation on 4 floor levels for a family group, or an ideal retreat for a honeymoon stay. Siani Farm (Luxury farm house in Lamu) Siani farm, one of the luxury farm houses in Lamu situated in a 12 acre plantation of centenary mango and coconut trees. The property is bordered by 300 mtrs shore line with little beach, ideal for swimming. The farm house is featured with 2 double and 2 single bed rooms with en-suite bathrooms, it's tastefully decorated by a famous interior designer. Boats are available for guests use. The Fort The Fort was built 9 years ago as a private house which is still today. The building is constructed with local materials and is enclosed by an imposing 50 feet high sandstone wall. The Fort has very high ceilings, a large open interior courtyard. The omen style heavy wooded entrance door decorated with studs of brass open into the main floor of the house where large arches surround the courtyards into the living area, lounging area and a dining area. Well en-suite 10 bedrooms with a balcony overlooking the inside courtyards, tropical garden and pool. Umma House Umma house is a tasteful fusion of the new and the old typical Swahili architecture us combined with modern addition. The carved wooden entrance door opens into an interior courtyard where there is a dining area and swimming pool with bar, framed by a wall of traditional zidakas. 2 double, 1 twin and en-suite 4 bathrooms. The house benefits from a fully equipped kitchen, solar hot water and power back-up systems. Conclusion Discover the history and the unique Swahili culture staying in one of Lamu House Rental houses in Kenya. Lamu House Rental offers you a large choice of Private house, Beach villas and Traditionnal Swahili Properties, all with incredible views. You will have the opportunity to discover sea on a dhow exploring the magnificence of Lamu archipelago and the marine reserves. You will have also the possibility to practice windsurfing, deep sea fishing and snorkeling. Rent your dream house on Lamu beach, Manda beach and your holidays in Kenya will be perfect. 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