Beachfront Cicada House, Shela Lamu
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| Details | |
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| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Sleeps | 6 |
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| No Pets |
| Smoking Allowed |
| Not Suitable for Elderly |
| FlipKey traveler rating |
| 4 reviews |
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Details
| Rental type | House |
| Minimum Stay | 1 night |
| Living space | 1200 square meters |
| Bedrooms |
3 Total
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| Bathrooms |
3 Total
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| Sleeps | 6 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyNo Smoking allowedYes Suitable for childrenAsk Suitable for the elderlyNo Wheelchair accessibleNo |
Description from the owner
Cicada House is an original private Villa in Shela, Lamu. Its one of the few beachfront properties styled in traditional Lamu architecture combining solid stone walls around a courtyard and breezy thatched verandahs that enjoy expansive sea views and a large private and quiet garden.
Comprising of 3 bedrooms ensuite, dining and living areas. Cicada is away from the "hustle and bustle" of Lamu Town or Shela Village.
Walking distance to restaurants, hotels and long white sandy beaches makes this a perfect place to retreat to or hang out at.
Ideal for a family holiday or for a honey mooning couple, you will be taken care of in...Read more
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Location
Beachfront Cicada House, Shela Lamu
Lamu, Kenya
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Rates
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| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Summary | $80 - $350 | $80 - $350 | $0 | $0 | 1 night |
| May. 1 2012 - Jun. 30 2012 Low Season Web Rate |
$80 | $80 | - | - | 1 night |
| Jul. 1 2012 - Dec. 15 2012 Mid Season Rate |
$225 | $225 | - | - | 1 night |
| Dec. 17 2012 - Jan. 8 2013 Peak Season Rate |
$350 | $350 | - | - | 7 nights |
| Jan. 9 2013 - Apr. 30 2013 High Season Rate |
$255 | $255 | - | - | 1 night |
| All Other Dates | $225 | $225 | - | - | 1 night |
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Additional notes from owner
Cicada House is Unavailable to rent for the remainder of 2012.
Our apologies and we hope that you will be able to visit in 2013.
Availability
AvailableUnavailable Last updated: April 25, 2013 ◀▶
What Past Guests Are Saying
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Alan Vincent
BudapestKenya Coast at its best
Left on 04/26/2011 for a stay in December 2010
If you are looking for a chilled place to kick back and experience the best of the Kenya coast, this is it. Cicada House is a 5 minute walk to the convivial company at Peponi Hotel bar and the beginning of the most unspoilt beach in Kenya. There are no beach salesmen and 6km of almost deserted beach. Lamu also has the best seafood due to the lack of mass tourism hotels to buy it all up. The cheapest Lobster and huge crab you will find anywhere and loads of fresh fish straight from the fishermen walking in off the beach. The house itself is old style Kenya...comfortable, clean and Kitsao and Charles really take care of you.
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Serena B
Harston, UKGreat house and awesome food
Left on 03/05/2011 for a stay in October 2010
Great house, secluded but close to Shela town & beautiful beaches (3rd bedroom quite small). Food and service exceptional - really well looked after and didn't want to leave! Wholeheartedly recommended.
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Margot Kiser
LamuCicada Confidential
Left on 03/05/2011 for a stay in November 2010
Cicada House sits just outside of and yet within reach the hustle, bustle and life of Shela town. It is among the very few properties in this tiny enclave that can brag having a sprawling, mature garden with sea views from every one of its three floors.
I enjoyed the casual, indoor/outdoor atmosphere and the feeling that I was living in surfer's paradise - what I imagine most of Shela was like thirty years ago. And yet it enjoys all the modern amenities of any fully equipped villa. -
Mandy
LondonUnique and individual
Left on 03/02/2011 for a stay in July 2010
The house is beautifully situated within an exquisite garden, it is very peaceful and the stay was a joy.
The home is welcoming, and anyone staying there will be well looked after.
The location is perfect as it is near to the beach and shops in Shela.
All in all no one could ask for anything more.
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