Waterfront vacation rentals in East Africa

We were a family of four with two children ages 9 and 7 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in watamu. My children didn’t want to leave the pool and it was so convenient that it was right outside the veranda. The location is perfect. Right on the beach but so close to walking to lots of restaurants, shopping, etc. you can walk down the beach to hire a boat for a ride to snorkel and dolphin watch, you can walk out to the islands at low tide. We hired Joffit, a local chef at Federica’s recommendation , to prepare breakfast and lunches and do shopping. Would highly recommend to anyone else. It made the stay very relaxing. The flat was perfect for our family. Extremely clean, spacious and we appreciated the minimalist decor. We didn’t notice any loud noise like other reviewers mentioned. We could hear the waves at night. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to enjoy Watamu.

Cameron's place was clean, peaceful and central. He was friendly and helpful throughout the booking process. He was responsive throughout our stay and a brilliant host. Would definitely book it again.

**"Fantastic Stay!"** This Airbnb was a true gem! The space was clean, stylish, and had every detail thought of for comfort. The host was responsive and provided great assistance. The location was perfect—quiet yet close to everything. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a cozy, well-located getaway!

It is a neat villa with a beautiful sea in front of you. The internal facilities and bedding are clean and well prepared. I was worried that everything matched the presented photos and that the living room would be small, but it was enough space for 5 people. I highly recommend it.

We (2 adults and 1 child) had a great time at Chiara’s place in Eden Island. Chiara was great at communicating and coordinating our stay. Her home is exactly as described. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, in paradise. The place is ideally located to have same (or even better) amenities compared to hotels with the advantage of flexibility and affordability. You can choose to cook at home or a short walk or golf cart ride to the plaza area with lots of choices. Eden island also allows for ease to tour the island or catch a ferry over to the other nearby ones. We had an excellent stay and hope to come back again.

amazing place local beaches amazing as well

Sidick is a really kind guy, who responds quickly and helpful to messages. Everything was really easy with him. The airbnb was really big, so you have lots of space and we had a nice garden. The location is perfect as it is 7 minutes away from the beautiful beaches and 5 minutes away from a large shopping mall. The small distance to the airport is also a great benefit so we were really happy with everything. Thanks a lot!

Titov i Nige's apartment is perfectly located with a view of the beach, in a very safe and guarded building. Everything is even better than it looks in the picture and in the description. Very kind and easily available hosts, they quickly solved everything we needed. We will come again. Melanija and family

what a wonderfull weekend in an amazing house with amazing facilities. The huge garden let us set up our badminton nets, soccer nets and the under cover boat house was amazing. The help that lives on the propperty was extraordinary and avalible all day when needed. we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back for sure

We lived our stay at the White House cottage. It exceeded our expectations and we would love to return. We are a family of four and it was perfect. The staff was so warm and helpful. Definitely hire the local chef recommendation. We had delicious food in the convenience of our own veranda looking at the ocean. The location right on the beach with the private, expansive grounds was perfect. The house has incredible views and is extremely comfortable. I highly recommend. If you have a big group, try to rent the White House next door and have an amazing holiday with family or friends.

Awesome place! Super host! Great/safe area. Plenty of room to spread out. Peaceful river in the back. Everything was absolutely great during our stay. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.

This place is definitely worth your time looking at. I thought I’d miss being right at the beach, but honestly, we looked forward to coming ‘home’ to Joseph and David and the calm, quiet, cool of Ruby House. We spent time reading, playing games, reconnecting and resting, as well as swimming and bobbing in the creek - listening and watching birds. It is so peaceful - chatting with fishermen, and just taking in the surroundings. We went for a few day trips- the Gede ruins are well worth an hour of your time, sand dunes north of malindi were great. And we LOVED Garoda Beach - much less seaweed and less busy. I could not speak more highly of the staff - they were present but not, flexible, understanding and really wanted to help make your time enjoyable. The rooms were so comfortable. I think it may be a little hot in the very hot month, but it gets a lovely breeze and there is always the one room to escape into for an afternoon nap if necessary - but we didn’t need to do this. Thanks!

Julien is an amazing host. He was very accommodating and flexible and went above and beyond. I highly recommend this place, it is located right on the beach and restaurants , grocery stores are easily accessible by car. Do not hesitate to book this place - the views are stunning and the area is quiet and private. Thank you for being an amazing host Julien and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Tracy very lovely lady, very helpful. place is lovely, would definitely return

Rajesh's appartment has a beautiful view on the nearby river, you can even have a hint of the sunrise. The area is very quiet and peaceful. The appartment itself is quite convenient, with all amenities, and Rajesh and his wife were very kind to provide some drinks and foodstufs on our arrival. Probably one of the best options for a rental on the east coast.

Great location, superb views. Jonathan is a great host

As shown in the picture, the swimming pool in front of the beach is wonderful. The waves on the beach in front of the accommodation are calm, making it great for children to play. It was especially great to take wonderful pictures on nice weather days. Although the cleaning service was insufficient because it was the Mauritius holiday, it was inevitable because it was a holiday. Instead, I enjoyed a very comfortable six-day vacation because the host always gave me kind and prompt notification. I am planning to visit Mauritius again in March next year, and I would like to stay here again. All of my family loved this accommodation so much.

Maria’s apartment is obviously a property used by herself. It made our stay easy as apartment from putting food in the fridge everything was there. Three aircon units and fans. Large water containers provided. Comfortable beds and a lovely balcony up with the coconuts. The view of the sea and the reef is stunning. The gate from the premises gave us immediate access to the beach and within 350 yards at least 19 restaurants with lovely food. Maria also put us in touch with a local taxi driver who also supplied hire cars. We had a lovely economical 4 door auto for £20 per day. Couldn’t have been happier.

We had a pleasant stay. Lots of amenities associated with the Gecko resort. Good restaurants not far away. Tribe Water Sports on the beach. Great Kite Boarding. Two big pools. Nightly entertainment. Daily cleaning.

This place was not only beautifully furnished, clean and in a very secure and prime location! Everything you need is provided, well stacked kitchen, endless supply of towels, and if anything was missing Susan and Hamisa the wonderful housekeeper were there ready to support immediately! I can not praise them or this place enough! The location is perfect! It’s right on the beach front, surrounded by many fantastic restaurants, bars, and boats for trips! We saw dolphins on a trip and went on an elephant sighting! It was magical! At the end of the day, it is peaceful and quiet to have a good night sleep and start the adventures again! I highly recommend Susan’s beautiful flat and will definitely be visiting again! I’ve already shared it with several friends, who I am sure will visit soon! Thank you so much Susan and Hamisa, you both are super kind and attentive and we appreciate your support throughout our stay! 🤍

Great stay, good location. No complaints at all. Good value, too.

Great studio, equipped with everything needed, just like home, and everything works well. Very responsive, nice and thoughtful host (Patrick). Patrick pays attention to all the detail to ensure guests have good experience. It is easy to drive to from airport and dedicated parking spot very useful. Thank you Patrick for my nice few days stay in Reunion.

We spent a week in this very nice place with all the necessary amenities. The balcony with sea views is a real plus. It's a festival of colors at sunrise like at sunset. Access to shops and restaurants is very easy. A parking space is available . The place is quiet. Beaches are reached by foot. The 2 bathrooms and the configuration of the apartment allow a very comfortable stay for 4. In conclusion, an experience to live! And even to relive!

Victor was very helpful before we arrived at his place. He made sure we didn't miss anything! Wonderful stay, great view!