Everything was amazing, pool area, bedrooms. Fait was great, she did everything we asked her and help us a lot. Everyone was very polite and kind.

Stayed in August 2025

Maybe the electrical appliances need to be better maintained Maybe air conditioning in living room area would be a great addition

Ambience Garden

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing to say

Our stay was absolutely perfect. The staff is so kind, they made us feel like at home. The villa is amazing, as you can see in the pictures

Stayed in July 2025

The doors and windows could do with minor repairs. A monkey was able to open monkey net and another opened middle section of kitchen window and stole a mango and yoghurt from the fridge. Hilarious though Also it's impossible to eat out in gazebo as the monkeys won't leave you alone Having mosquito netted windows will be helpful as we could not keep them open despite the heat . The mosquito nets provided do not fit the beds and have gaps. I was bitten by mosquitoes seriously There were four of us. We struggled with having only one shared bathroom . Possibly an outdoor one by the pool ? Just thinking out loud

An amazing gem. Stunning architecture. Certainly very Italian including thoughtfulness around most things .

Stayed in July 2025

Everything. This was our 2nd trip here, and everything was perfect. Faith is the most amazing host. She booked an unforgettable snorkeling day trip for us. The villa and grounds were cleaned Monday-Saturday every morning. Literally everyone is so welcoming, and friendly. A quick walk to the beach, or a few minutes by tuk tuk to the supermarket, or multiple restaurants on the beach. Our home away from home ❤️

Stayed in April 2025

I would say that if you can’t swim, this may not be the Villa for you because the pool is quite deep, but you can still enjoy it to some degree. However there’s absolutely nothing that we didn’t like about the property, except that we had to leave and go home…..

We loved everything about the property. The house was just beautiful. It was a good size and exactly as shown and described in the pictures. We chose it because of privacy and it provided just that. Faith, who is the welcoming hostess is absolutely outstanding. She was helpful and responsive to any queries raised. The cleaning team were very good throughout our stay. The property engages a masseuse named Leah and OMG, she is absolutely fantastic. The property is close enough to the beach, shops and a walking distance to a beautiful restaurant, that is worth a visit.

Stayed in May 2025

The site says check out is between 10 and 10.30am. A team came in at 10.10am and we were pushed out due to another family going in. This was incredibly rushed and would be easily solved by someone communicating this request prior. It was quite strange as Faith was wonderful when we met her during check-in.

The location is superb and the facilities are perfect for a get away by the sea. It is a very secure area and the chef is fantastic.

Stayed in April 2025

Only bedrooms have AC.

Location, privacy, space, pool, services, safety. We had a Private chef Mooses (excellent one! Really recommend) and massager Lea (best body massage ever!).

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Privacy at the cottage

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing new, as many guests are making the same statement in the reviews: The last last last thing to make this house super perfect, is an AC in the living room. We tried to cook two times at home, but this is almost impossible with the temperature in the living room with open kitchen w/o AC

This House is amazing - price value compared. You have your complete privacy in a luxury villa with a close access to the wonderful beach in a distance of 300m.

Stayed in December 2024

Amazing location, minutes walk to the beach through a private access

Stayed in November 2024

suggestion maybe to put a real wall or something between the house and the alley because it’s true that if you are in the garden or at the house you always have staff passing and they see inside so you don’t have a complete privacy. The ac are just above the head and they are a bit old so doesn’t matter which set up you put it’s really cold. maybe also a ac in the living room because it’s really hot there

house is really lovely , the atmosphere is amazing you feel so relaxed and it’s peaceful. the staff was really nice and always available to help us with everything. unlike other people we loooooved having monkeys around and beautiful birds. we had breakfast cooked by the private chef that you can arrange yourself outside and we had a lovely time , no monkeys stole our food. you are close from the beach and there is plenty bolt driver around

Stayed in November 2024

The villa is amazing, confortable and beautiful The private tool and terrace is just great The professional chef available to be hired cooked us a delicious local meal for dinner All the staff is very accomodating and kind, happy to help to make your holidays amazing The beach a few minutes from the villa is the most beautiful beach we saw in Kenya

Stayed in September 2024

Loved it!

Some places are so magical that it seems to suspend time and disconnect you from the world. Our stay at Kitu Kidogo was one such enchanting experience I shared with my Mum and Sister. The Villa itself is a work of art, blending natural beauty with thoughtful design—rich wooden tones, rugged stone accents, and lush greenery all around. The pool, serene and inviting, offers the perfect spot for a peaceful swim under the stars, even late into the night. Sharing meals on the terrace, accompanied by playful monkeys, added a touch of whimsy to each moment. Waking up to delicious pancakes before strolling to the breathtaking, powder-white sands of Diani Beach was pure bliss. The seamless check-in and check-out made the stay effortless, while the sense of privacy made it truly unforgettable. I will surely return to this little slice of paradise.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing really.

The outdoor seating areas with the perfect amount of shade were the best. There's also an outdoor barbecue area which you don't get in other similar accommodation and this was a plus for us.

Stayed in August 2024

We were so fortunate to be able to spend a few nights at Dario’s pool cottage! Photos do not show how gorgeous this home is. The beds are comfy, there are modern AC units in the bedrooms and the pool and outside sitting areas are private and luxurious. We couldn’t believe our luck in finding this place. It is a quick Tuktuk ride to most amenities and just around the corner from the cave restaurant (also a short walk from the Stilts Treehouses where they feed bush babies at the pub every evening). Dario was a wonderful host and Faith ensured we had everything we needed, including booking excursions and transportation from Mombasa. Stay here!!

Stayed in July 2024

No problems at all. We were a couple. Perhaps, for four people an extra couple of seats inside would be useful for rainy days.

Exactly as described, The villa is spacious, well equipped and very attractive, The grounds are lovely with a large pool (and deep for real swimming and diving) which was cleaned every day. The outdoor rooms were the highlight, very comfortable seating, a barbecue kitchen and dining table. it was lovely, but keep an eye on the monkeys as they get a bit too friendly and will steal your food if you are not careful, but they are safe. A small one used to wait to greet us every morning on the kitchen window sill and then come to the glazed door to see us. The locals love and protect their monkeys. They say "they were here first". They encourage everyone not to feed the monkeys. There is enough food in the part of the forest in the garden (plus anything they can steal!). Delightful! Faith was our host and very helpful along with our cleaner, Mary. Everything was sorted and nothing too much trouble. We had a chef, Lorna, who we asked to make only African meals. She was aware of our likes and dislikes. She did the shopping each day for the meal, all fresh food. Everything was wonderful and large portions. She asked to provide a breakfast on the day we left to allow us the time to concentrate on the packing and check-out. She made a dozen crepes and a thick passion fruit sauce to roll up in the pancakes. Delicious! and no washing up! We are well travelled in the tropics but this Villa (also known as Saffron Villa) is amongst the best properties we have used, if not the best

Stayed in June 2024

I liked everything

Private pool was great. It was close to restaurants and stores. Easy to walk to the beach.

Stayed in May 2024

Reparations of amenities like the broken refrigerator during our stay in the cottage.

I liked the private pool and the barbecue in the garden.

Stayed in May 2024

It was all great and can't wait to return

The hosts were fantastic - very accommodating and welcoming. The cottage was superb value for money and exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in May 2024

Faith was there to meet us. She was very kind and professional. The house was perfect! We enjoyed al fresco dining with a barbecue one night. On the other nights we ate at the various good quality restaurants nearby. We had a great stay- thank you!

Stayed in April 2024

The mattresses were thin is the ONLY critical thing we could say.

Just left 5 nights here today, and it was the most beautiful, amazing vacation spot we could ask for. Privacy, beautiful landscapes, house design, pool was incredible, and the staff were the absolute best. Thank you Faith, and Dario for everything. We will be back for sure. Ohh, we named the monkeys too! Say hi to Panini for us!

Stayed in April 2024

Lovely place to stay, great hosts that helped when needed, super outdoor seating area and gorgeous pool - although only wish that the water would be a bit colder due to the humidity!

Stayed in April 2024

We have spent a great time at private cottage. The host Dario shared all information in advance that helped the good planning. Locally Faith created a very good experience by providing all the required support, arranging the transfer, chef and setting up all in the house. I do really recommend the house, amazing territory ( safe one) and very close to the beach.

Stayed in February 2024