Take Tree, Vipingo – Home 2304597 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- min stay varies
Take Tree, Vipingo – Home 2304597
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 0 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Situated on a cliff at the north end of Kuruwitu Marine Conservancy, this comfortable house with tasteful furnishings, enjoys lovely views and gentle breezes. It has a mature garden and a fun sundowner deck just above the Indian Ocean. There is a 12 x 6m infinity pool with a lovely pool house. There is a cook, a housekeeper, a groundsman and a maintenance man who also runs errands. The house has good security with panic buttons in all the bedrooms and there has been no security issues in the 20+ years that we have owned the house. Staff quarters can accommodate one extra if required. Direct beach access at low - mid tide. Steps to beach relatively steep for the elderly/infirm. Beach access at very high tide or for elderly folk unable to manage the steps is only a couple of hundred metres down the road on the public access route.
The pool and beach: Kuruwitu Beach is one of the last unspoilt beaches on the Kenyan coast. Despite it being blissfully bare of people and beach boys/hawkers, it is secure as there are 'askari's' patrolling for the marine conservancy. It is also unusually clean as the conservancy oversee the picking up of the debris that is common along most coastlines. The snorkeling metres off the shore is excellent with an abundance of tropical fish, octopus, lobster and other marine life (some rare). There is a glass bottom boat as well as a fishing/dolphin spotting boat for hire. The conservancy also offer guided tours of the reef where there are even more wonderful snorkeling spots.
The infinity pool set in front of the house has a 'baby pool' section. The adjoining pool house is large and comfortable with a bar and small drinks fridge as well as a living and dining area, a water feature and sunbeds. The terrace below is not safe for young or unaccompanied children.
The house: All the large bedrooms are air-conditioned and have standing fans. The master bedroom has its own sectioned off veranda as well as a nook with a desk and an extra bed. The middle bedroom has a double bed but there is plenty of room for a cot. The rear bedroom has 2 single beds and a bunk bed. All bedrooms are ensuite with large bathrooms with showers.
There is wi-fi although our data bundle is sizeable but not unlimited.
The sitting/dining area is big and very airy with good security wrought iron all around. It is nicely furnished in a coastal style with wooden overhead fans and 'lamu beds' as sofa's. There is a games chest with scrabble, poker etc for adults use and a darts board upstairs - also for adult only usage please.
The kitchen is relatively small compared to the rest of the house and is manned by Reuben who is a competent cook specialising in seafood, curries ,Italian, British and swahili style cooking. Pili is the housekeeper and takes care of the laundry and general cleaning. Helen comes in to help with larger groups.
Activities: If you can bear to drag yourself away from the fabulous pool and beach - the world class PGA Vipingo Ridge golf course is less than a 10 minute drive away. The elegant club house has a good restaurant in a beautiful setting. They also have a very pleasant Beach Club within walking distance to the house which is open for lunch Tuesday to Sunday as well as dinner on Wednesdays.
Kilifi which has supermarkets, some nice restaurants and a bustling little town is a 25 minute drive away to the North. Dhow trips can be taken up the creek here. Diving and a multitude of water sports (sailing, windsurfing, ski-ing etc) are available at the Mnarani Club. Malindi is a 1.5 hour drive Northwards.
Head 30 minutes south and Mtwapa has several excellent restaurants and tourist activities. The Bamburi Nature trail is 35 minutes from the house as is City Mall. Nyali is less than 40 minutes away with a cinema, shopping complex, hotels and night clubs. Old town Mombasa (Fort Jesus etc) is approx 45 minutes drive depending on the traffic.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk bed 2 Twin beds - 3 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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About the owner
Lyndsey M.
Tourist License
0004779
- Calendar last updated:
- 23 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- Kenya
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 13 reviews
Very Good
13 reviews
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- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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“Fantastic”
We were 7 people staying for 2 weeks and we have absolutely nothing to complain about. Staff was perfect and took great care of the house and of us. We loved the pool, it was big enough and we used it… More
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“Ms.”
We enjoyed our stay at neem tree. Lyndsey was very helpful and professional . She gave us all the information we required and no question went unanswered. The staff at neem are friendly. Reuben made u… More
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“Insanely Great Place to Stay”
Neem Tree is one place I will never forget, actually will be back soon. The staff are very friendly and Reuben, God Bless him - he is a great chef - took care of all our meals needs..and we were quite… More
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“FEEDBACK”
The place was awesome only challenge is the chef was too slow plus he never followed our menu list when cooking otherwise everything else was super especially pili she was the best
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Response from the owner I am sorry to hear this feedback about Reuben. I haven't ever heard anything about him not following the menu list. Will speak to him about that. Big groups can be a challenge for a single cook so I do employ someone extra to help in the kitchen. I do always appreciate if guests can let me know any problems personally at the time so that I can try to have it addressed whilst they are still at the house.
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“GREAT beach house on excellent dream location!”
“We had a lovely and relaxing stay at Lyndsey's house which has direct access to a stunning beach! After the smooth communication before arrival, we felt very much welcomed by the caring st… More
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“Best spot on the Kenyan coast !”
Perfect location at the Kenyan coast. Oasis of calme and sunshine, away from the touristic crowd. We loved the pool and its poolhouse! Very friendly staff, that do their utmost to make your stay as pleasant as can be. Thank you, Reuben, Pili, Emmanuel and Karissa for taking care of everything. Many thanks also to Lyndsey for whom no question is too much asked. We had a lovely holiday and recommend Neem Tree warmly to anyone who is looking for a genuine Kenyan coastal holiday.
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“We couldn't stop thinking "If only we could buy this place...!"”
It was just awesome. From the beginning, all went smooth. Lyndsey went the extra mile(s!) to make sure we had all information that we could possibly need during our stay. The people she has working fo… More
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“Beautiful house, pool and ocean view”
The house was just perfect for us. The pool area was amazing and the ocean view was spectacular. I think the best thing about our stay was staff. Reuben, Pili and Emmanuel made sure we were taken care… More
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Response from the owner I am so pleased that you had a good stay. You were a pleasure to host. Hope to welcome you back one day.
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“Lovely family holiday home”
The house was exactly as advertised with a wonderful infinity pool and friendly staff. We spent our days being lazy around the pool and snorkeling in front of the house. Reuben, the cook, sourced fres… More
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“The Kenyan Coast at it's Best”
Lyndsey and Rob were a great help even before we set off introducing us to car hire companies, advising on best modes of travel and getting us into the New Years Eve party at the nearby Beach Club and… More
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FAQs
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You can get in touch with Lyndsey (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Lyndsey (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Lyndsey the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Lyndsey (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Lyndsey (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Lyndsey (the owner) before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Lyndsey (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Lyndsey (the owner) a message.
If Lyndsey (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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