Beach Front House, Msambweni, Kenya South Coast

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Msambweni, South Coast

Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve27 min drive
Diani Beach33 min drive
Chale Beach35 min drive
Ukunda (UKA)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A rare combination of attractions is found along the 2km near-empty sandy beach, lapped by the warm Indian Ocean. The balcony is the perfect place for relaxing, from early morning tea to sundowners at sunset. Chale Reefs is a comfortable, fully-staffed, family house situated on a vast white sandy beach in the far south of Kenya. Spend your days swimming in the sea or the pool, snorkelling, fishing, playing tennis, reading from the well-stocked shelves, bird watching and, if you are lucky, watching newly hatched turtles make their first dangerous journey down to the sea. Visit the colourful market in Msambweni, the traditional village down the beach and wonder at the shellfish, barracuda, snapper delivered to the door on a daily basis by local fishermen. Chale Reefs is a stunning setting for a memorable holiday which can be as active or as relaxing as you want.

Property manager

Judith Lindgren

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Msambweni

Located in Msambweni, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Diani Beach and Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve. Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Msambweni, South Coast

What's nearby

Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 21 min drive
Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve - 27 min drive
Diani Beach - 33 min drive
Chale Beach - 35 min drive
Tiwi Beach - 55 min drive

Getting around

Ukunda (UKA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Chapateria - 26 min drive
Galana Bar - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Front House, Msambweni, Kenya South Coast have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beach Front House, Msambweni, Kenya South Coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beach Front House, Msambweni, Kenya South Coast located?

Nestled on the beach, this Msambweni holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Funzi Beach, Diani Beach and Chale Beach. Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest and Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

6 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas and New year stay

We stayed as a couple over Xmas with a friend joining us for New year. It is a lovely home and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. Judith is a great host very helpful with lots of little details. We had a fantastic stay and would not hesitate to recommend.

10/10 Excellent

dalia Kramer k.

31 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, relaxing stay!

No words can describe the charm and beauty of Chale Reefs, the pictures on the website do not do it justice. The house is large and spacious with stunning views over the gardens and the sea. The beach literally feels like an extension of the garden, and is nearly always totally empty. The staff were excellent, helpful and friendly and Bakari could not do enough to help and show us around the local villages. The pool and tennis court are great and there is a great book selection around the house. It is the perfect place to unwind and relax, with lots of area's to sit both inside the house, on the balcony and outside. The bathrooms are quite old and the water pressure unpredictable but overall the house has a charm that is impossible to describe unless you actually stay there. we would definitely think of going back in the future.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

richard m.

31 Dec 2018

Very tranquil - loved it!!

We had 7 glorious days at Chale Reefs. The staff were all excellent and the cook - Wima - prepared some amazing meals. We walked along the beach in the mornings, swam in the ocean and the pool. Read a lot and generally did not a lot and we both feel better for it. A walk along the beach to the village is well worth the effort to see the friendly locals in their own environment. Would we go again? Of course we would!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

9 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely private beachside property

Great place to relax and unwind. Fantastic team managing the property. Stock up in advance as the supermarket is some distance away.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Judith Lindgren

When the owner retired from an international company in 1986, after 20 years of living in Kenya, the family wanted to retain a connection with this wonderful country and its people. By chance they came upon Msambweni and were at once taken by its relative remoteness and lack of tourist development. The beach was very uncrowded then and remains so now. The whole family was excited by the idea of building a house on the beach and the house was completed in 1988. Chale Reefs is regularly visited by the family, including the five grandchildren, who now live in the UK. We support village efforts particularly the voluntary Msambweni Orphans Programme and an educational charity set up by our daughter (www.etatu.org.uk)