From
$135 / night
Total guests, Nights

Maisha Marefu – Home 39079 House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 8 sleeps
  • 5 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.2 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • Ask about pets
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Please note that prices are quoted for 2 people sharing one room.

Maisha Marefu Accommodates 8 people in 4 double rooms with 4 en-suit bathrooms. Swimming pool, lounge, dining room and a huge veranda and fully equipped kitchen. The villa has staff for cooking and cleaning. Activities in the local area include: Beaches, snorkelling, diving, fishing, wildlife and bird viewing, golf and beach activities through the hotels and resorts close by.

The house is one row back from the beach. It is set in the up market area of Casuarina and is situated directly opposite the Malindi Marine Park, its beaches and beach bars. Being slightly elevated the villa is blessed by the cool sea breeze all year round. The villa is well situated for Malindi town centre, the Malindi airport and the Malindi and Watamu Kenyan North Coast resorts, game parks and forest reserves.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets

Bed & bathroom

  • 2 Full beds, 2 Sofa beds, 4 Twin beds
  • 1 Half bath, 4 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Staffed property
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Iron
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

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.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Chris D.
Calendar last updated:
27 Apr 2024
Years listed:
16
Based in:
South Africa
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
11 reviews

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“Een privé-paradijs met geweldige mensen...”

Reviewed 1 Feb 2020

Twee weken waren we in deze schitterende luxe villa op wandelafstand van het strand en met uitzonderlijk vriendelijk en uiterst behulpzaam personeel. De kok Sammy is subliem, hij wist ons telkens opn… More

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“Family reunion”

Reviewed 4 Jan 2017

We spent 7 days in Malindi, with family from Europe, Kenya and South Africa. It was relaxing and stress free. The arrangements pre trip were clear and simple, the staff at the house friendly, help… More

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“Best stay ever”

Reviewed 25 Oct 2016

From the first email I sent Chris everything has been very fast and convenient. Chris gave us the best rate in the market and his responses were very fast. The villa was easy to locate and when we got there the staff was so welcoming and friendly. The food was heavenly, Karisa and Anton made sure that we were always comfortable .I will definitely go back and I recommend it to everyone.

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Response from the owner Thanks very much :)

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“Great relaxing place”

Reviewed 7 Sep 2016

We enjoyed our three week stay at Maisha Marefu! The house is in a very good condition and well maintained, the staff is very friendly and helpful! The house is much bigger as it looks on the picture… More

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Response from the owner Thanks very much for the great review. I will pass the complements onto the staff. Chris

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“Perfect”

Reviewed 4 Apr 2016

We had a wonderfull week at Maisha Marefu! House and pool are absolutely beautifull, the staff superfriendly and helpfull, the cook was preparing amazingly delicious seafood and other meals. The beach… More

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Response from the owner Thanks very much for the great review - I let the staff know. Chris

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“Excellent stay fabulous caring staff !”

Reviewed 28 Aug 2014

Could do with a communal room that is windowed off with Fans a/c to avoid mosquitoes but bedrooms mosquito free - excellent

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“we love maisha marefu”

Reviewed 17 Jul 2014

This place is amazing, we didn't know quite what to expect but it was better than the photos and we were so relaxed. The place is huge! the pool is also huge and wonderful, the grounds are beaut… More

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“Beautiful, serene house”

Reviewed 16 Jul 2014

My 5 friends and I were blown away by this beautiful house. It has a staff of 3 a night guard, a cook and a house caretaker. They were all very helpful and friendly. The pool is warm and big enough to… More

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“A fabulous holiday home”

Reviewed 8 Jan 2014

Located within a 3 minute walk to the beach & steps away from the newly opened Billionaire's Resort, the house is large, airy, comfortable and well maintained. Our large party was comfortably… More

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“Superb”

Reviewed 2 Aug 2012

We stayed at Maisha Marefu over Christmas and had a wonderful time. The house is delightful, the garden is magical and the staff are perfect.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Chris (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?

Send Chris (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.

How do I contact Chris (the owner)?

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 Chris the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Chris (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Chris (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Chris (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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Chris (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 Chris (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

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?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

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?

You’ll need to contact Chris (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?

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?

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 Chris (the owner) a message.

If Chris (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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