Eco-friendly house on the Kenyan Coast + Tree House
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House
Secondary residence
sleeps 9
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
250 m²
2 single beds
3 big double beds
1 baby crib
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Nicolas has described his/her home in French, English.
What you will love about this home
Mkoko House is situated on the edge of the mangroves in a quiet and peaceful setting on Manda Island. The house built on nearly one acre of land set 5 minutes walk from Manda beach was built in a characteristic Lamu coastal style.In addition to the main house there is also a beautiful tree house with 2 decks for kids to play or to practice yoga or gym with fabulous views over the garden and the mangrove.
The house comes with a (excellent) cook/house manager that is made available during your stay (sleeping in a different house in the compound) . he can organise shopping, and prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner according to your preferences. You pay him the market price for food which is considerably cheaper than restaurant. He can also help you organise your trips around the island.
The house is fully eco-friendly. We use solar power for electricity and rain water harvesting for water (we have a big water tank for shower, kitchen, etc) . There is also access to filtered water in the house for drinking (and avoid buying plastic water bottles ). All day songs of many birds are also available for free :)
The house comes with a (excellent) cook/house manager that is made available during your stay (sleeping in a different house in the compound) . he can organise shopping, and prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner according to your preferences. You pay him the market price for food which is considerably cheaper than restaurant. He can also help you organise your trips around the island.
The house is fully eco-friendly. We use solar power for electricity and rain water harvesting for water (we have a big water tank for shower, kitchen, etc) . There is also access to filtered water in the house for drinking (and avoid buying plastic water bottles ). All day songs of many birds are also available for free :)
What you will love about this neighborhood
There are no cars on either Lamu or Manda Island leaving donkeys and boats as the main form of transportation by locals and tourists alike. From Manda Beach it takes 5 minutes or less to travel across the channel to Shela village and beach, 15 minutes to Lamu Old Town and 20 minutes to Lamu Airport which is located on the other end of Manda Island and is also reached by boat. You can hire a boat with a captain for the duration of your stay or use a boat for individual trips when you need to. Boat trips (and Dhow trips) can easily be arranged from Mkoko House on request.
5-10 min walking distance from the house is a 5-star hotel on the beach (Majilis Hotel) where you can go for lunch, dinner, sunset drinks. It is also possible to buy a day pass for their 3 swimming pools
5-10 min walking distance from the house is a 5-star hotel on the beach (Majilis Hotel) where you can go for lunch, dinner, sunset drinks. It is also possible to buy a day pass for their 3 swimming pools
Additional information
For nature lovers
Home ID
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Location
Coastal
Island
Amenities
Our basics
Fridge
Oven
WiFi
Unique Facilities
Private backyard
Balcony / terrace
BBQ
Babysitting services
Kids Friendly
Baby cribs
Kids' playground
Remote-friendly
High-speed connection
Eco-Friendly Amenities
Solar panels
House rules
Children welcome
Map
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Does this home have a garden?
Yes, this home has a garden. You can find more details about the garden and other facilities on this page.
Is this accommodation suitable for remote workers?
Yes, this accommodation has a wifi connection. We recommend that you discuss this with the host to ensure that the connection speed is sufficient for your needs.
How many bedrooms are available in this home?
This accommodation has 4 bedrooms.
What is the surface area of this home?
The surface area of this home is 250m2.
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