Ritchie house – Home 284109 Villa
- 5 bedrooms
- 10 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Ritchie house – Home 284109
- Villa
- 5 bedrooms
- sleeps 10
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The house stands on a stunning location of grove of trees and bougainvillea and frangipani on a coral headland jutting out into the Indian Ocean. Beaches stretch out on either side. It has been a family house for 45 years. It is a combination of old style Swahili house with makooti roofing and Arab influence.
The accommodation is on two levels. It includes 5 double bedrooms, 3 (downstairs) with air conditioning, two upstairs with overhead fans. 3 showers, 1 bath, 4 toilets, sitting room and extensive verandas. There are mosquito nets in all the bedrooms, and a further shower, and foot bath, in the garden.
The 3 members of staff, a cook, laundry staff, gardener.The beach below the house is in the KWS Marine Park. The extensive coral reef can be visited, at low tide, in glass bottomed boats that sail from Casurina Point – a short walk down the beach.
There is easy access to Tsavo National Game Reserve by road from the house.
Malindi Township is an interesting mixture of Arab, Swahili and Colonial architecture. It is a busy thriving little town with much to offer in the way of shops, restaurants whose diversity of culinary styles reflect the very cosmopolitan nature of its residents. It radiates out from the old square on one side of which lies Malindi beach and the sea. This beach runs for about 14 km, where the body boarding and surfing can be excellent. Transport is very easy around the town and area by tuk-tuk. alindi.
From its airport, some 15 min from the house, are daily flights to and from Nairobi, Mombasa, Lamu, and other destinations. Windsurfing, kite-boarding, reef-walking, deep-sea fishing.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed
Bedroom 5: Full bed - 5 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Grill
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
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.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* 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
Vivienne R.
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 Jun 2022
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 24 reviews
Excellent
24 reviews
- Excellent
- 20
- Very Good
- 4
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Great place in Malindi”
We spent a long weekend here with our kids. The location is great - on the beach, a quiet road, and walking distance to the resorts on the beach and a cafe on the main road. The staff were friendly a… More
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“Perfect Kenya Coast Holiday”
We had the perfect beach holiday at the Richie House--I grew up going on holidays in this area and was delighted to find the perfect coast houses I knew in my childhood still existed--built in the tra… More
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“Lovely holiday”
We spent two lovely weeks at Ritchie House over Christmas, and it was a wonderfully relaxing holiday. The house itself has views over the Indian Ocean, and a path down through the luscious garden to a… More
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“A true gem!”
What an amazing place! Vivienne's house is truly a gem. We were stunned and amazed at how beautiful the house was. Both soulful and simple at the same time. The furniture and decor is in a tastef… More
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“Beautful, relaxing Ritchie House with the best team ever to look after us!”
Fabulous stay again, looked after by Francis, Richard and Salim. The garden was more beautiful than ever and the gate down to the beach means it is so easy to go and enjoy the cool pools and beautiful… More
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“A week in paradise”
We spent a week here in December in this gorgeous house right on the most beautiful beach in Malindi. The house itself is simple yet very comfortable with everything you might need for a coastal holid… More
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“An Idealic villa right on the beach”
A breathtaking property with beautiful ocean views. Clean and comfortable with all amenities needed for home life and vacation life: hot water, refrigerators, stoves, dishes and cutlery ...on top of b… More
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“Perfect house for a relaxing holiday”
This is a great house in a fantastic location, right on the beach, with a lovely garden and nicely furnished. The staff are excellent and we were looked after perfectly. Francis the chef has a great r… More
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“Essence of Malindi”
Vivienne's Villa was a slice of coastal Bliss. Her staff were exemplary to say the least in making sure our stay was the best it could be. The beach is so close you can almost taste the salt in … More
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“beautiful house, beautiful beach, wonderful staff”
Ritchie house is beautiful, coral and sand beaches out front were beautiful, staff were great, cooking was excellent. We liked how easily the staff arranged fish, prawns, calamari, crab to be brought to the house for purchase from a local fishmonger. We liked what an excellent cook we had! Owner Vivienne was very responsive during booking. The house and grounds were very clean and well-tended. Beds were good not great, but rooms were very clean and A/C was available in 3 of the bedrooms (fans in the others) and worked very well, except when power was out for an extended period along much of South coast, so we suffered a bit in the March heat. But overall we had an excellent time and recommend it highly.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Vivienne (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 Vivienne (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 Vivienne (the owner)?
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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 Vivienne 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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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Vivienne (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 Vivienne (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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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Vivienne (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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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 Vivienne (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. Vivienne (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 Vivienne (the owner) before booking?
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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?
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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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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?
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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?
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You’ll need to contact Vivienne (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 Vivienne (the owner) a message.
If Vivienne (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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