Makubwa House
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- The entire place is yours
- 5382 ft² size
- Kitchen
- Sea view
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child
Price for:
Entire vacation home
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Living room 1:
2 sofa beds
Living room 2:
1 sofa bed
Non-refundable Cancellation Non-refundable Note that if canceled, modified, or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged. Prepayment Pay the property before arrival You'll be charged a prepayment of the total price at any time. Pay the property before arrival |
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About this property
Historic Setting: Makubwa House in Lamu offers a spacious holiday home housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy sea views and a quiet street setting. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a terrace, indoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and family rooms. Comfortable Accommodations: With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the home offers a living room and balcony. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning and a work desk. Local Attractions: Lamu Museum is a few steps away, Lamu Fort a 2-minute walk, and the 18th Century Swahili House Museum 656 feet nearby. Other attractions include Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jo
United Kingdom“The staff and manager of the house so helpful. Lots of advice and recommendations where to eat. Also easy to find in the maze of Lamu, close to the jetty but far enough for a peaceful stay” - Muthoni
Kenya“The host was gracious and responsive. Zion was exceptionally helpful and kind. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a splendid time. We will DEFINITELY be back. The house is huge, very spacious and true Lamu style. Very close to the jetty....” - David United Kingdom“Good location, amazing property and views and helpful staff/host. Good suggestions and good value”
- Suzanne
Denmark“The house is extraordinary and beautiful. The "butler" Zion went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable” - Jur
Netherlands“The house is beautiful and has a lot of character as you would hope/expect when staying in Lamu town. Caretaker Zion is wonderful and arranged everything we wanted. Transportation from/to the airport by Abdul was flawless and with a big smile of...” - Nora
Uganda“Amazing house full of charme and history. We loved the roof top and enjoyed hanging out in the different spaces across the house. The plunge pool was a great plus too and it was easy to spend hours whiling away just reading and taking in the...” - Alessia
Italy“Alexandra and Zion were just amazing. You can see the passion of Alexandra about Lamu and about this historical building! It is perfect for a big group, and it's also amazing to work from there. I liked everything of the place, so relaxing and...” - Vanessa
France“Great view and amazing house and service from the owner and the house manager who makes great breakfast” - Dee United Kingdom“The location is very central in Lamu Old Town. Close to the port so easy to get to when arriving from Manda airport and anywhere else you might be traveling in from. The property is open and spacious, very clean and Zion was very helpful in...”
- Rosalind United Kingdom“amazing Swahili house over 3 floors. comfortable for 5/6 people in 3 rooms with more beds in open areas. absolutely stunning place could have spent longer there. we organised for the chef to buy some groceries and cook us breakfast which worked...”
Hosted by Abdalla Ahmed
8.8
Host Review Score
Abdalla Ahmed
Immerse yourself in the Swahili culture when stepping into Makubwa House. A great location, situated in a quiet street just two minutes off the seafront and a three-minute walk to the Old Fort, our home is an ideal retreat for your stay in the mystical island of Lamu.
Makubwa House was built in the 1850’s for a Patrician family with all the characteristics of the traditional architecture, at times it hosted up to 3 or 4 generations simultaneously that were living in the different floors. After a careful restoration loads of the original features such as the original courtyard, carved doors, mangrove beams and thatched roofs were maintained so that it would not lose the feeling of a real Lamu House with the Arab, Persian and Indian influences that distinguished the intricated and mesmerizing Swahili architecture.
Our home consists of 3 levels: at the bottom a traditional entrance with a classic baraza leading to the courtyard with your private plunge pool. On the second floor you will find one double bedroom and a single bedroom both of these have fans, 3 beds in the gallery, the dining area and our equipped kitchen which you are free to use during your stay. And on the roof area you can find the airconditioned room and a cozy rooftop.
My name is Abdalla although everyone knows me as Dula. I was born and raised in Lamu where I met my beautiful wife. We both moved to Germany where we are raising our two kids.
I do love swimming and interacting with people so if I am in Lamu I will be more than happy to walk with you to the market and share some of the stories of my youth in the Island.
In Lamu you will feel like living in the 19th Century. The small alleys, traditional carved doors, Swahili architecture, street market and the charming people of the island will make you immerse yourself in a completely different world.
You are strategically located close to all amenities in town. Just 2 minutes to the seafront where you can catch a boat to Shela or Manda beach which is just 10 minutes from Lamu town. The market is just a 3 minute walk from the house where you can find fresh produce, there are loads of little shops around town where you can find what you need, alternatively let us do it for you!
Language spoken: English
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House rules
Makubwa House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Makubwa House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
