Second Home: Private beach house with fabulous pool on Marine Conservancy | House in Vipingo

9.4 (23 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  8 Guests  Stay&Play
Central Kenya Coast House | Second Home: Private beach house with fabulous pool on Marine Conservancy

3 Bedroom House in Central Kenya Coast, Vipingo

Situated on a cliff at the north end of Kuruwitu Marine Conservancy, the house enjoys lovely views and gentle breezes. Tastefully furnished and comfortable. It has a mature garden and a fun sundowner deck just above the Indian Ocean. There is a gorgeous 12 x 6m infinity pool with a stunning pool house (see additional notes at the end). There is a cook, a housekeeper and a groundsman and Maintenance man. The house has good security. 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 (for keen body surfers) or for elderly folk unable to manage the steps is only a few 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 , 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 snorkelling metres off the shore is incredible - coral heads mean an abundance of tropical fish as well as octopus and lobster. There is a glass bottom boat boat for hire. The conservancy also offer guided tours of the reef where there are even more wonderful snorkelling 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 drinks fridge as well as a living and dining area, a water feature and sunbeds. The terrace below with overflow pool is not safe for young or unaccompanied children.
The house: The master bedroom has its own sectioned off veranda as well as a nook with a TV with an amazon firestick for those with accounts. Laptops can also be hooked up to play movies and there is a DVD player. The middle bedroom has a double bed and a sofa. The rear bedroom has 2 single beds and a bunk bed. All bedrooms have air-conditioning and standing fans in case of preference or power cuts. All bedrooms are ensuite with large bathrooms with showers.
There is very good wi-fi with 13.5 gb available per day and a speed of 15 - 20 mbps.
The sitting/dining area is big and very airy with good security wrought iron all around. It is tastefully furnished in a coastal style with wooden overhead fans and 'lamu beds' as sofa's. There are many novels in the bookshelf that can be borrowed during your stay.
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 and swahili style cooking, but with a large repertoire of many dishes. Pili is the housekeeper and takes care of the laundry and general cleaning. Karisa is in charge of the pool, garden and general maintenance.
Shopping can be ordered and delivered from Kilifi if you don't want to go yourself and Karisa can also go shopping for you if you need to top up anything so long as you cover his transport.
Activities: If you can bear to drag yourself away from the fabulous pool and beach - the world class Vipingo Ridge golf course is less than a 10 minute drive away. The elegant club house has a good restaurant in a beautiful setting. Kilifi which has supermarkets and a bustling little town is a 25 minute drive away to the North. Dhow trips can be taken up the creek here. Diving is available at the famous Mnarani Club. There is also sailing and water-ski-ing available at the picturesque boatyard. Malindi is just over a one hour drive Northwards.
Head 25 minutes south and Mtwapa has several excellent restaurants and tourist activities. The Bamburi Nature trail is 35 minutes from the house as is Nyali and the City Mall shopping centre. Old town Mombasa (Fort Jesus etc) is approx 45 minutes drive depending on the traffic.
Additional notes: Neem Tree is a laid back house with lovely staff. However, we have taken trouble to furnish it nicely and there are a lot of personal touches which we expect people to respect. Allowing children to spoil games, play on the darts board and sit on furniture in wet costumes will impact the enjoyment for the next guest. We also are very conscious of the environment and do not allow plastic straws in the house and ask guests to minimise use of plastic, electricity etc where possible. Please respect the sea and the beach - never leaving litter behind or picking up shells or destroying marine life. Note at the time of updating this (January 2021) the pool is in need of resurfacing - the 'niru' has worn off or is wearing thin in places giving a marbled effect. Unfortunately we are not in a financial position to undertake this major job in the forseeable future, particularly after COVID-19. We take the best care possible maintaining the water quality and hopefully you will find it sparkling.
Reuben is a very good but not a terribly speedy cook and it is wise to keep your menu plans relatively simple. He is not a cordon bleu chef, so please do not expect 3 courses at every meal unless you are prepared to help him in the kitchen particularly if you are with a large group.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Parking, Pet Friendly, Private Pool, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. This House is less than 27 km from Central Kenya Coast, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore it. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Central Kenya Coast. Enjoy your stay in Central Kenya Coast at this House.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pool
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • TV
  • View
  • Private Pool
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Accessibility
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Pets allowed
Other Policy Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip parties and events are allowed on site safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
 
Vipingo, 80119, Kenya

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Nov 26, 2024 08:53:37 PM
Summary: Super
Oliver C. Oliver C.
Jan 9, 2018 04:35:54 PM
Summary: Everything is perfect - the house, pool, rooftop beach walk and ofcourse the staff. Reuben makes the best cheese cake...Pool is always clean with a fabulous view of the ocean. The house is secluded perfectly with the advantage for day drive to Kilifi, Watamu and Malindi. One thing i liked...was having the dining table set at the pool house for the whole family to sit down together for dinner - priceless moments that are rare on normal days.
Rachel M. Rachel M.
Aug 31, 2017 06:17:39 PM
Summary: The home is beautifully situated on the coast with mature gardens and scenic views and is attended to by truly wonderful staff! We enjoyed our stay here so very much that we extended our stay for a few more days. The kids were either in the pool or on the beach or out on the reef. It was wonderful to get them away from their electronics and they truly immersed themselves into the wonderful environment that Neem Tree offered. Rueben and Pili and Emmanuel and Karisa, the staff were very welcoming and attentive to our well being throughout our stay. We cant wait to go back again!!
Ian a. Ian a.
Mar 1, 2017 07:17:06 AM
Summary: 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 for her are lovely. The house is amazing and we spent almost all our time at the pool or on the very safe and deserted beach. Monkeys came to visit us sometimes in the morning, and we had fresh lobster, prawns, squid, red snapper...... We really asked ourselves why it is again that we live in Uganda and not here..!
Lotte V. Lotte V.
Jan 27, 2017 04:47:00 PM
Summary: The house was exactly as advertised with a massive 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 fresh seafood from the local fishermen and prepared it daily for us. The detailed information provided before we arrived was very helpful.
Albertus B. Albertus B.
Jan 25, 2017 02:21:46 AM
Summary: 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 helping stock the larder. The SafariLink flight into Vipingo Ridge is a game changer. Once there we had one of the best holidays we've had for years where we immediately fell into a gentle pattern of Kenyan coastal life. Up early for a cup of tea before snorkelling in the marine conservation park after which we returned for partly Kenyan (fresh fruit) and partly English breakfast (bacon and eggs). Lazy days were spent reading by the pool, wandering on the reef at low tide or a brief wander up the beach up to the fabulous Beach Bar for drinks or the occasional lunch. Every night we sat overlooking the ocean drinking cocktails and eating fresh fish or shellfish which had been caught earlier that day by the local fishermen. We spent the evenings chatting and playing cards. The house itself is in the old colonial style which we love. Very relaxed and not at all prissy. This is a house that is lived in and loved. The monitor lizard visited the pool every day and the kingfisher took a daily bath in the infinity pool. Reuben, Pilli and Emmanuel were wonderful and looked after us beautifully. On the first night of our arrival there was a problem with the cistern but it was fixed the next day. If you want a five star hotel full of beautiful people and a power shower then this is not the place for you. If you want to be in an authentic coastal experience in a place of great natural beauty then look no further. We all had the most wonderful holiday and we shall definitely be back
Robin M. Robin M.
Jan 19, 2017 09:35:41 AM
Summary: Tucked in the corner of the sensational Kiruwitu beach and on a marine park! A quaint house with lovely service, it was everything we wanted and more; Ruben cooks the most delicious prawn curry, breakfast by the pool ensured I felt like I was on the most wonderful private holiday, the pool was so inviting that we could hardly move away from it. I'm sorry that the person on 13th December felt the need to complain so bitterly, I was nurtured and cared for and am definitely going back.
Michelle S. Michelle S.
Jan 16, 2017 06:56:44 PM
Summary: We have stayed at the Neem tree a number of times but, alas, suffered when an anti algae agent was added to the pool staining us all yellow. Apologies were offered; it is easy to say sorry rather more difficult it appears to follow up and put meaning in these words. Our 7 year old was worried as her swimming costume turned yellow and she saw her dad dyed yellow. Protestations of this will clear were not backed by actuality. Given we have been to Neem Tree 5 times, and seen the lack of investment as this beautiful property run on a daily basis by a great cook and host, then the nature of response from the owner was appalling. It seems no investment has been made in the property to support the team on the ground, plastic sheeting across the roof, stairs to upper deck rickety and even the dart board having seen better days. Rust on the metal work (well beyond expected amounts from sea water and air) and we even suffered with mould on the seats where little or no cleaning of significance had been undertaken. My Mother-in-Law, who first stayed at Neem Tree some 6 or 7 years ago was aghast at how the property had become run down. A sad situation and one making us decide not to return given the owners seem to value short term monetary gain over the long term well being of their own team, the property and the well being of paying guests
Paul C. Paul C.
Jul 25, 2016 08:22:47 PM
Summary: Exceptional location on cliff overlooking the vast ocean. Very receptive and welcoming staff, skilled Cheff and overall great experince for individuls and groups looking for a time of bliss.
Ted M. Ted M.
Sep 6, 2015 05:40:36 PM
Summary: Our third stay with the Neem House team - this says much about the hospitality and the setting of the house. Kick back, enjoy fantastic food and classic hospitality to go with this great food. Watch the fishermen off shore and maybe go take a look at the wildlife in the conservancy area. Choices are there and this a great place to enjoy yourself and savour the environment.
Paul C. Paul C.

FAQ's

Is this Central Kenya Coast house pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Central Kenya Coast house have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Central Kenya Coast house has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Central Kenya Coast house?

Best-rates for the Central Kenya Coast house starts from $305 per night with includes View, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Laundry, Designated Smoking Area, Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, Parking, Pet Friendly, Private Pool, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Air Conditioner, Pool, TV StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Central Kenya Coast house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Central Kenya Coast house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Central Kenya Coast house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Central Kenya Coast house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Central Kenya Coast house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Central Kenya Coast house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Central Kenya Coast house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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