Garden House, Shela Village

A really delightful 2-bedroom village retreat surrounded by Shela’s largest private garden and enjoying elevated sea views across the dhow harbour, Garden House is often rented with the neighbouring Mama Daktari House and Betty’s Suite – together they can accommodate 10 guests.

“Our stay at the charming Moon Houses was extremely memorable. They are the best option in Shela with a fantastic location and service. The food was delicious, inventive and used local ingredients. The property manager also organized a yoga class for us which was highly appreciated.”

SC, Washington DC

Garden House is one of The Moon Houses – a collection of neighbouring and interconnecting houses set just back from the seafront in Shela Village. Each of the houses can be rented individually – or together with one or more of the adjoining properties – providing flexible and adaptable accommodation for from 2 up to 22 guests.

Historic and charming, furnished with local antiques and built in traditional Swahili style, the houses come complete with excellent chefs and housekeepers. The houses are rented on a ‘self-catering’ basis – guests can choose from a guideline menu and the house staff will shop and prepare and serve meals as required, buying ingredients and provisions for guests ‘at cost’.

The houses also come with the services of a professional on-site manager who can help organise local activities and excursions. Rentals also include return airport transfers on the Moon Houses’ own private motor boat, along with complimentary laundry services and wi-fi internet.

Rentals of The Moon Houses help support the Safari Doctors project www.safaridoctors.org. Safari Doctors is currently the only organization providing regular medical care to remote areas of the Lamu District. Safari Doctors runs a monthly mobile which travels up the coast north of Lamu by dhow – reaching distant communities in need of health services.

Summary

A lovely and relaxing place to stay all set on one level
Set in Shela’s largest private gardens
Lovely sea view terraces and veranda
Accommodates 4 guests in 2 double ensuite bedrooms
Can be rented in conjunction with one or more of the neighbouring Moon Houses
Rentals from $340 per night

Detailed Information

2 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
Large veranda with living and dining areas
Extensive sea-view gardens
Private chef and housekeepers
On-site manager
Return airport transfers by private boat
Laundry service
Wifi internet

Location

Garden House sits less than 50 metres from the seafront in Shela Village, close to the eastern tip of Lamu Island. The island’s main beach is just a minute or two away from the house, as are Peponi Hotel and the other attractions of the village. Lamu Town is two miles north of Shela, and Manda Island and its airport are just a short boat ride away.

Visitor’s Book

“Our stay at the charming Moon Houses was extremely memorable. They are the best option in Shela with a fantastic location and service. The food was delicious, inventive and used local ingredients. The property manager also organized a yoga class for us which was highly appreciated.”

SC, Washington DC

Rates

Standard rental rate (March 1st – June 30th | September 1st – December 19th)

$340 per night
Minimum stay 2 nights

High Season (January 11th – February 28th / Easter/ July 1st – August 31st)

$370 per night
Minimum stay 3 nights

Christmas and New Year (December 20th – January 10th)

$450 per night
Minimum stay 7 nights

Maximum occupancy – 4 guests

Rates are for the rental of the entire property which is rented on a ‘self catering’ basis including the services of housekeeper and chef who will shop and cook meals as required.

Rentals include; return airport transfers by private boat, laundry and unlimited wi-fi

Check-in – 1pm and Check-out – 10am

These rates, terms & conditions are valid for stays up until 10th January 2025

Please contact us to make a booking

Please familiarise yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking