10/10 Excellent
Diana O.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute delight!
Diana O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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A Private Paradise on the Ocean!
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 125382.0 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Malindi, Coast
- Marine Park23 min drive
- Malindi Beach27 min drive
- Watamu Beach40 min drive
- Malindi (MYD)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 5
+4
4 Single Beds and 4 King Beds
The Inside Outside Suite
2 King Beds
The Master Suite
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
The Tower Room
1 Queen Bed
The Twin Room
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Inside Outside Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Master Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Pool Terrace
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
The Loo with a View
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Twin Room Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A Private Paradise on the Ocean!
This unique beach house, is situated at the beginning of Mayungu Beach, 6 km of white sand beach ending in Watamu. It is the only house actually on the beach for many miles in any direction.
The Beach House works best with 10 guests, but we can stretch that to a comfortable 12 or even a single one off overnight only 22. Any requirement over x 10 needs to be advised in advance.
The three-floor beach house is located on a private ten-acre walled estate and front onto Mayungu Beach and beautiful turquoise blue inner reef at Leopard Point. The beach is protected by a reef from the Indian Ocean and is perfect snorkelling and wind surfing territory.
The house comes with three permanent staff including a Housekeeper & Houseboy, who provide 24 hour security 7 days a week alongside out x 3 dogs
Malindi and Watamu are rightly world famous for their deep-sea fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. There are several world class wind and kite surfing sites with 5 minutes drive of the house as well.
The Beach House is situated on the edge of the national marine park which includes the locally famous “Sardinia Due” sandbanks, where a boat picnic is a good way to spend part of the day.
Swimming with dolphins and the occasional whale shark is a short boat ride away. Whether you’d like a luxury spa, a wild life safari, an alternative culture tour, a relaxing massage, a deep sea fishing trip, a celebration party, boat charter, wind and kite surfing or snorkelling, everything is possible, and we will be happy to help you organize it.
The house is two hours from East Tsavo, a national game reserve, or just twenty minutes from the local bird and butterfly sanctuary. The Gede Ruins and Mida Creek are 30 minutes away. There are day trips available to Che Shale and the Sabaki River, Robinson Island and Wasini Island are is just twenty minutes by chartered aircraft from Malindi Airport.
The Beach House comes with an excellent housekeeper, Rehema. She will organise your shopping trips to town and act as your guide with advice on where to go.. She will do all your laundry on request. She is a great cook with countless reviews and will turn her hand to anything you know the recipe for. Ali, the houseboy is there to help you in any way possible. He is your butler, waiter, and grill man! Ask Ali the evening before if you want fresh fish or lobster or even a particular flower in your room. Samuel provides overnight security, backed up by Monster, Fang & Daisy our house dogs.
The property is swept through, cleaned and the beds made everyday. Towels & linens are changed every third day. Should you require extra fresh sheets or towels just ask Rehema.
The Beach House is mainly solar powered with back up supplied by the mains supply. We have ample freezer space if required.
Self drive cars and 4x4's are available for hire in Malindi Town. Local motor bikes or Tuks Tuks are available at short notice for trips into town or down the beach.
There is a nine hole Golf Course in Malindi approximately 15km from the Beach House.
The Beach House works best with 10 guests, but we can stretch that to a comfortable 12 or even a single one off overnight only 22. Any requirement over x 10 needs to be advised in advance.
The three-floor beach house is located on a private ten-acre walled estate and front onto Mayungu Beach and beautiful turquoise blue inner reef at Leopard Point. The beach is protected by a reef from the Indian Ocean and is perfect snorkelling and wind surfing territory.
The house comes with three permanent staff including a Housekeeper & Houseboy, who provide 24 hour security 7 days a week alongside out x 3 dogs
Malindi and Watamu are rightly world famous for their deep-sea fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. There are several world class wind and kite surfing sites with 5 minutes drive of the house as well.
The Beach House is situated on the edge of the national marine park which includes the locally famous “Sardinia Due” sandbanks, where a boat picnic is a good way to spend part of the day.
Swimming with dolphins and the occasional whale shark is a short boat ride away. Whether you’d like a luxury spa, a wild life safari, an alternative culture tour, a relaxing massage, a deep sea fishing trip, a celebration party, boat charter, wind and kite surfing or snorkelling, everything is possible, and we will be happy to help you organize it.
The house is two hours from East Tsavo, a national game reserve, or just twenty minutes from the local bird and butterfly sanctuary. The Gede Ruins and Mida Creek are 30 minutes away. There are day trips available to Che Shale and the Sabaki River, Robinson Island and Wasini Island are is just twenty minutes by chartered aircraft from Malindi Airport.
The Beach House comes with an excellent housekeeper, Rehema. She will organise your shopping trips to town and act as your guide with advice on where to go.. She will do all your laundry on request. She is a great cook with countless reviews and will turn her hand to anything you know the recipe for. Ali, the houseboy is there to help you in any way possible. He is your butler, waiter, and grill man! Ask Ali the evening before if you want fresh fish or lobster or even a particular flower in your room. Samuel provides overnight security, backed up by Monster, Fang & Daisy our house dogs.
The property is swept through, cleaned and the beds made everyday. Towels & linens are changed every third day. Should you require extra fresh sheets or towels just ask Rehema.
The Beach House is mainly solar powered with back up supplied by the mains supply. We have ample freezer space if required.
Self drive cars and 4x4's are available for hire in Malindi Town. Local motor bikes or Tuks Tuks are available at short notice for trips into town or down the beach.
There is a nine hole Golf Course in Malindi approximately 15km from the Beach House.
Property manager
Sian Johnson
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 74
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Malindi
Located in Malindi, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Portuguese Chapel and Vasco da Gama Pillar are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Marine Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Malindi, Coast
What's nearby
- Ruins of Gedi - 20 min drive - 15.4 km
- Vasco da Gama Pillar - 21 min drive - 10.3 km
- Marine Park - 23 min drive - 7.1 km
- Malindi Beach - 27 min drive - 11.3 km
- Watamu Beach - 40 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Papa Remo Ristorante - 15 min drive
- Osteria Wine Bar - 14 min drive
- Johari's Restaurant - 19 min drive
- Taheri Fast Foods - 19 min drive
- Seafront Swahili Dishes - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
miranda t.
4 Aug 2016
outstanding location. great staff.
miranda t.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
juan s.
24 Jan 2015
Fantastic
juan s.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Makeda P.
17 Sept 2013
Serene beauty
Makeda P.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Andrew J.
19 Feb 2012
A week in Paradise
Andrew J.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Andrew J.
14 Sept 2011
A week in Paradise
Andrew J.
10/10 Excellent
Lenny R.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the beach house
Lenny R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Julius D.
25 Jan 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Great location in a calm and warm sea
Julius D.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
LINDA H.
18 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FOR A REST, IT IS WONDERFUL !
LINDA H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Sammy G.
3 Aug 2017
Great experience overall and would likely book again if in town.
Sammy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
About the host
Hosted by Sian Johnson
The Beach House has been in my family for over 25 years, while our family's relationship with the area goes back another 35 years to the very early years of development in Watamu.
I was in the hospitality industry for many years having founded a very successful nightclub in London, which bloomed into several iterations around the world. I have designed or established restaurants and nightclubs in over a dozen locations as diverse as Panama City and Dubai, or Ibiza and Glasgow.
My younger brother was a well known racing driver in the 1970's and 1980's, competing in Formula 1, the Indy 500 and long distance sport cars. Some of his memorabilia occupies the house.
My elder brother and father ran two airlines throughout the latter half of the 20th century, including operating the first all inclusive charters into Kenya in the 1960's.
My brothers and I first discovered Mayungu Beach in the 1960's as children, and fell in love with it then, and I remain in love with it now. As our mother used to say, it has a wide horizon, and that lets you explore the horizons in your mind at will.
Somebody really ought to write a book there one day.
I was in the hospitality industry for many years having founded a very successful nightclub in London, which bloomed into several iterations around the world. I have designed or established restaurants and nightclubs in over a dozen locations as diverse as Panama City and Dubai, or Ibiza and Glasgow.
My younger brother was a well known racing driver in the 1970's and 1980's, competing in Formula 1, the Indy 500 and long distance sport cars. Some of his memorabilia occupies the house.
My elder brother and father ran two airlines throughout the latter half of the 20th century, including operating the first all inclusive charters into Kenya in the 1960's.
My brothers and I first discovered Mayungu Beach in the 1960's as children, and fell in love with it then, and I remain in love with it now. As our mother used to say, it has a wide horizon, and that lets you explore the horizons in your mind at will.
Somebody really ought to write a book there one day.
Why they chose this property
We acquired the estate over 25 years ago and slowly developed The Beach House from a 1970's ruin. It was the only building on the entire beach in those days.
Mayungu remains the only largely undeveloped beach between Malindi and Watamu, and what has been developed makes it one of the most upscale beaches on the entire coast.
Private, undisturbed and yet within easy reach of both Malindi and Watamu.
Mayungu remains the only largely undeveloped beach between Malindi and Watamu, and what has been developed makes it one of the most upscale beaches on the entire coast.
Private, undisturbed and yet within easy reach of both Malindi and Watamu.
What makes this property unique
The Beach House is one of very few houses on the North Coast which is actually built out onto the beach. This gives the property a unique relationship with the sand and ocean, making it a spectacular destination for those looking for something a little unusual.
It is a fabulous location for parties, with few neighbours to disturb. It lends itself well to boat trips and picnics on the sandbar islands, which appear at low tide or long walks on a near deserted white sand beach.
The house and estate are very private and occupy 10 acres at the north end of Mayungu Beach, which extends largely unbroken from the fishing village of Mayungu to Watamu, 10 kms to the south. We have two noted beach side restaurants within 5 mins of the house.
Mayungu Beach is protected by the reef system which itself continues down the coast past Watamu, and it is this relationship which makes the Marine Park some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in Africa. Outside the Marine Park it offers some of the best sport fishing on the planet.
Apart from a very few boutique hotels, and one other private house, our beach is almost completely undeveloped. We are not a tourist beach, we are a working beach, with fishermen, shell collectors and cows out numbering the tourists 10 to 1.
The house is permanently staffed by Rehema, Ali and Samuel. Supplemented by Fatima and Hussein when we have larger groups of guests. Rehema, our housekeeper, can organise visiting services from massages and beauty treatments to fishing trips and motor cycles for you. Ali can organise getting you just about anything, from running errands which he loves doing to having a particular type of flower in your room. Just ask him. The staff are backed up by Monster, Fang & Daisy our house dogs. Pets are very welcome, by the way.
If you like being undisturbed, having a beach to yourself, and whiling away the day contemplating the universe this is the destination for you, but its not for everybody.
It is a fabulous location for parties, with few neighbours to disturb. It lends itself well to boat trips and picnics on the sandbar islands, which appear at low tide or long walks on a near deserted white sand beach.
The house and estate are very private and occupy 10 acres at the north end of Mayungu Beach, which extends largely unbroken from the fishing village of Mayungu to Watamu, 10 kms to the south. We have two noted beach side restaurants within 5 mins of the house.
Mayungu Beach is protected by the reef system which itself continues down the coast past Watamu, and it is this relationship which makes the Marine Park some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in Africa. Outside the Marine Park it offers some of the best sport fishing on the planet.
Apart from a very few boutique hotels, and one other private house, our beach is almost completely undeveloped. We are not a tourist beach, we are a working beach, with fishermen, shell collectors and cows out numbering the tourists 10 to 1.
The house is permanently staffed by Rehema, Ali and Samuel. Supplemented by Fatima and Hussein when we have larger groups of guests. Rehema, our housekeeper, can organise visiting services from massages and beauty treatments to fishing trips and motor cycles for you. Ali can organise getting you just about anything, from running errands which he loves doing to having a particular type of flower in your room. Just ask him. The staff are backed up by Monster, Fang & Daisy our house dogs. Pets are very welcome, by the way.
If you like being undisturbed, having a beach to yourself, and whiling away the day contemplating the universe this is the destination for you, but its not for everybody.
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