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$241 / night
Total guests, Nights

Villa Shaanti – Home 6879150 Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 0.6 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Villa Shaanti in Sanskrit means peace. It's a luxury villa located in a quiet, secluded and elevated position which offers a stylish & tranquil retreat from which to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset over Shimba Hills National reserve. The villa has a private swimming pool to cool down from the warm African sun. From Moi international airport in Mombasa Shaanti luxury villa is located in Diani beach approximately an hour drive.We are also located 5 minutes from Ukunda airstrip,which is convenient for flights to Masaai Mara, other National parks, Mombasa and Nairobi. Tranfers can be organised. We are 200 metres from Diani Beach Shoppping center & 700 metres from the white Sandy beach.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: King bed
    Beds in other rooms: King bed
  • 2 Full baths, 1 Half bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Satellite TV

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 10:00, 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.

Booking confirmed

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

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 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

Torunn H.
Calendar last updated:
02 Jan 2024
Years listed:
8
Based in:
Kenya
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Languages spoken: English, Norwegian

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Reviews

Excellent
24 reviews

Excellent
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Very Good
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“Beautiful Home”

Reviewed 9 Apr 2021

Our stay at Villa Shannti Was magical beyond all expectations. The grounds were impeccable and simply beautiful. The staff (Abraham and Grace) were friendly and amazing accommodating absolutely comf… More

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Response from the owner Dear Will, It was such a pleasure to host you and your beautiful family. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Villa Shaanti, we are so happy that we made your stay so fantastic and we are so looking forward for you to stay here again. Thank you and stay safe. All the best from Torunn and Crew Villa Shaanti.

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“Excellent Villa”

Reviewed 20 Feb 2020

This Villa has the ‘wow’ factor. As soon as you step inside the gate is has a stunning ambience and the Villa has been tastefully decorated and the garden spacious and tidy. The pool h… More

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Response from the owner Dear Christin and Michael, Thank you so much for the great review. We are delighted to have the opportunity to host you again. The team and I appreciate so much the positive feedback, this gives us the motivation to keep doing what we do and ensure that we continue the same path. We do look forward for your next visit. All the best Torunn Villa Shaanti

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“Amazing overall experience at an amazing place!”

Reviewed 4 Feb 2020

I recommend Villa Shanti at Diani beach to anyone thinking of going to Kenya. We were warmly welcomed by Joice and Ibrahim, who made sure to make our visit unforgettable. Whatever you could ever wish … More

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Response from the owner Dear family Renvall, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such fantastic and heartfelt review of our Villa and for choosing to stay with us for your holiday. I am so glad that we were able to make your stay with us special and relaxing. We do hope it will not be long until you come to Villa Shaanti again. All the best, Torunn

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“Home away from home”

Reviewed 26 Nov 2019

Third time visiting Kenya, and third time at Villa Shaanti. Wouldn't choose another place to stay. And the team did not let us down this time eighter. This really is a must see/stay villa at Di… More

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Response from the owner Dear Linda and Fredrik, we are so excited that you choose to stay at Villa Shaanti every year and that we can fulfill your expectation. Im so proud and we just hope you will be back also next year. Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we do appreciate. All the best and a warm welcome again. Torunn and Team Villa Shaanti

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“Family getaway”

Reviewed 23 Nov 2019

The house was so lovely, with so many thoughtful touches! Ben, who is usually nearby helped with questions, and always prepared the house in the evening with candles - or closed it up if we were away … More

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Response from the owner Thank you fam. Brekke for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Villa Shaanti. We are very happy that you enjoyed everything and we really look forward to host you again...anytime..wish you all the best. Torunn and Team Villa Shaanti

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“Close to paradise”

Reviewed 12 Nov 2019

Our first ever trip to Afrika went to Kenya and Villa Shaanti in Diani Beach. To sum it up, words like paradise and angels comes up to mind. We expected much after all the pictures and written things… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a heartwarming review of Villa Shaanti. Im so excited and proud that we made your first trip to Kenya unforgettable. You are warmly welcome and we hope to see you all very soon. Thank you and all the best. Torunn and Team Villa Shaanti.

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“A fantastic place...”

Reviewed 18 Mar 2019

Me and my wife stayed at Villa Shaanti for 7 days in feb/march 2019, and we had an awesome time. The location is perfect, around 5 min walk to the closest store, and 10 mins to the beach. The villa is… More

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Response from the owner Dear Staale, Wow, what an incredible review and thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful, informative and extensive review of your stay with us at Villa Shaanti! Thanks for recommending Villa shaanti and we look forward to host you again. Best regards, Torunn.

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“Beautiful, luxurious house!”

Reviewed 17 Feb 2019

Villa Shaanti is a dreamy house with a beautiful pool, terraces, fully equipped and modern kitchen and all facilities. The staff is outstanding and it feels very safe, though only a few steps from th… More

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Response from the owner Dear Nina, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a glowing and heartfelt review of our Villa and for choosing to stay with us for your holiday.I am so glad that we were able to make your stay with us special and relaxing. We do hope that it is not too long until we welcome you back to the Villa Shaanti,once again. Kind Regards, Torunn.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Romantic and luxurious vacation in wonderful Villa Shaanti!”

Reviewed 29 Jan 2019

We spent two weeks in beautiful Diani Beach. The staff in Villa Shaanti were very professional and friendly and made our vacation superb and unforgettable. Ben the manager took care of everything fr… More

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Response from the owner Dear Cecilie, Thank you very much for your great review of Villa Shaanti. It is always pleasing and fulfilling for my Team and I to receive feedback from you about your resent stay. I am pleased we met your expectations. We would like to extend to you our most sincere apologies regarding your bad snorkeling experience. We look forward to host again.. Best regards, Torunn. Villa Shaanti.

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“Our number one choice when staying at Diani Beach”

Reviewed 11 Dec 2018

Once again we were heading back to Kenya. Our sanctuary which we discovered last year when staying at Villa shaanti. This year we combined our stay in Kenya with a adrenaline filled week in Nairobi so… More

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Response from the owner Dear Linda, Asante sana for the great review. We are delighted to have had another opportunity to host you again. The Team and I appreciate our positive feedback. This gives us the motivation to keep doing what we do and ensure that we keep doing it well. Looking forward for your next visit. Best regards, Torunn. Villa Shaanti.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Torunn (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 Torunn (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 Torunn (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 Torunn the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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

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You can also request a quote from Torunn (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. Torunn (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 Torunn (the owner) before booking?

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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.

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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 Torunn (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 Torunn (the owner) a message.

If Torunn (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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