A Unique Luxury Villa in Kilifi

Impeccable Service, Incredible Ocean Views, Large Pool

Our personal review (visited 2011)

This magnificent luxurious villa displays everything a villa of this caliber requires. On entering the heavy wooden gate, a short drive brings you to the entrance of the villa. When I walked through the entrance hall, I was stunned by the architecture and display of the white and wooden staircases that winds in an "S" shape 2 stories above. Walking into the spacious entrance and open plan living and dining area, again I was taken aback by the splendid views through the open French windows, the infinity pool and views of the entrance of Kilifi Creek and the Indian Ocean beyond. I was so attracted by the splendor I saw that I missed to notice that the first infinity pool was a tenth in size compared to the large pool that lay below. Beyond the larger pool is a very well maintained tropical garden displaying colourful flowers, cacti, palms, bushes and trees. To the right and to the left of the small infinity pool lays plenty of very comfortable cushion lined Lamu style furniture for lounging and reading. I knew that I had found a real magnificent gem on the Kenyan Coast.

In the living and dining area stands a 4 meter large wooden table that comfortably seats 12 people. The dining area leads into a large, fully equipped kitchen, splendidly fitted with work-tops, shelves made from local wood and to conquer any passionate chef, a large wooden island with a sink; a true work of art made my local craftsman.

To the side of the living room lies a large, spacious double bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

On the first floor, the staircase/bridge winds in the air through the hallway leading to 2 spacious double bedrooms with very large en-suite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes. Walking towards the third bedroom, the corridor guided me onto an open veranda with ample lounge beds and beautifully decorated stone built sofas, all covered in soft colourful cushions. The third bedroom, as the latter two, had ample space and a very large en-suite bathroom. Every bedroom has views of the pool, gardens, the splendor of the entrance of Kilifi Creek as well as the Indian Ocean. From each privately allocated lounge area designated for every room, we could observe the fishing boats and Dhows that were sailing into the creek from a day's fishing. A true tranquil and poetic memory.

To magnify this unique setting the owners have created a breathtaking roof terrace that boasts the full and complete view over tropical trees and forests to the west and of course the dominant ocean to the east. The roof terrace, as with all open spaces in this villa, is furnished with stone built lounges, decorated with soft pillows and cushions. Whilst absorbing the atmosphere as the sun was setting, one of the staff discretely, without my request, brought me a cold sundowner to quench my thirst which truly completed this experience. A small gesture of incredible sufficient and at tentative personnel.

To the left of the main villa stands a one bedroom "cottage". On entering the cottage, is a large spacious living room furnished with stone build sofas with soft cushions and to the right up a small flight of steps, an open plan fully equipped kitchen and dining area for 2. The kitchen and living room boasts views of the creek entrance and Indian Ocean. The living room leads through a set of French doors to a well furnished terrace, again with splendid views of the sea. From the living room is a flight of stairs that takes you to the 1st floor and large double en-suite bedroom, again with all its splendor facing the ocean.

Another small cottage consisting of a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom is located on the property. It is furnished with two Lamu (single) beds that can be put together if you wish.