Kiwandani House, Shela Village
A lovely and exotically-decorated house set just back from the Shela seafront and beach, Kiwandani has three double ensuite bedrooms and a spacious courtyard garden and pool. Kiwandini House is often rented with neighbouring Full Moon House – together they can accommodate 12+ guests.
“Wonderful and relaxing – just what the doctor ordered. Five days of perfect seafood, weather and accommodation. Manager Nina provided great customer service and connected us with wonderful excursions (sunset cruise, ancient ruins tour and sea turtle hatching), housekeeper Tom kept us tidy and well-supplied and chef Francis is amazing…. really amazing.”
Mac, Nairobi
Kiwandani 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.
“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
Summary
- Beautifully decorated and furnished in Omani Arab style
- Courtyard garden and swimming pool
- Accommodates up to 6+ guests in 3 double ensuite bedrooms
- One bedroom can become a twin-bedroom if needed
- A single bed can also be added to an ante room to the master bedroom
- Can be rented in conjunction with one or more of the neighbouring Moon Houses
- Rentals from $540 per night
Detailed Information
- 3 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Occasional single bedroom off master bedroom
- Open and covered upstairs terraces and lounging areas
- Ground floor living and dining rooms
- Courtyard garden with lounging areas
- Swimming pool (shared with Full Moon House)
- Private chef and housekeepers
- On-site manager
- Return airport transfers by private boat
- Laundry service
- Wifi internet
Location
Kiwandani 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
“Wonderful and relaxing – just what the doctor ordered. Five days of perfect seafood, weather and accommodation. Manager Nina provided great customer service and connected us with wonderful excursions (sunset cruise, ancient ruins tour and sea turtle hatching), housekeeper Tom kept us tidy and well-supplied and chef Francis is amazing…. really amazing.”
Mac, Nairobi
Rates
Standard rental rate (March 1st – June 30th | September 1st – December 19th)
- $540 per night
- Minimum stay 2 nights
High season rate (January 11th – February 28th / Easter/ July 1st – August 31st)
- $600 per night
- Minimum stay 3 nights
Christmas and New Year rate (December 20th – January 10th)
- $690 per night
- Minimum stay 7 nights
Maximum occupancy – 6 guests plus 1 child
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, check-out – 10am
These rates, terms & conditions are valid for stays up until 10th January 2025
Please contact us to make a booking
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