Waterside Villa
Ocean Villa
Luxury Honeymoon Tent
Our accommodation.
Some of the finest properties on the
south coast of Kenya are all here on the same secure compound.
When you are searching for the best accommodation always read the comments from
people who have stayed in the past.
This is the best way to judge what to expect.
Most owners will always give an inflated view of their own properties.
We let our guests do that for us.
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Natali (Poland)
this place is unforgettable! we love it from first second: so impressed by
garden and jungles around which ms
Sabine and Mike were growing and decorating . all the details, interior and
design is wow! its dream place and
we enjoyed our stay here for 100000%. pool is amazing! it got a nice view for
ocean and also a lot of thanks for
chef Francis, he made for us so tasty dinners, you should try his fish ! u will
eat your fingers thank u so much,
we will definitely come back
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Mencia & Rodrigo (Argentine & Spain) (Direct from Airbnb)
"As Good As It Gets. We were lucky to spend a month at Waterside Villa and it
was nowhere near enough.
Aussiemike and Sabine are incredible people - it is worth traveling there simply
to meet them.
They are genuinely the most interesting individuals we have had the pleasure of
meeting and are
ultimately at the heart of the property's magic.
It is a hidden gem in Tiwi, situated along the South Kenyan Coast, a few miles
from the Tanzanian border
and a rock’s throw from the neighbouring Diani Beach. Surrounded by lush
equatorial vegetation,
ancient quarries and miles of pristine reef, these 25 acres of paradise are sure
to enchant and enthral
even the most traveled. It is home to several animals, among them colobus &
vervet monkeys,
two lovely horses, bush babies, and, of course, Sabine’s beautiful squirrels.
Refreshing coastal breezes blow in and create a soothing rustle among the trees,
a treat as you stroll
through and around the property.
At high tide, if you sit at the sand patch near the cliff break, you can hear
the waves lapping and
splashing against rock that has been intricately moulded by Indian Ocean tides
for millions of years.
In the mornings, fishermen and fruit vendors pass by with their offerings,
ranging from freshly caught
octopus and lobster to ripe mango and coconut.
The house in itself, Waterside Villa, is an architectural wonder built by no
other than Mike and Sabine.
Its large, sprawling bedrooms and high ceilings create a sense of rustic
grandiosity.
The walls are painted in natural, earthly tones and are complemented by lovely
wooden furniture
constructed with incredible, native woods & obscure artisanal techniques
(designed & made by Mike and Sabine, as well).
There is not a straight line in sight - organic curves soften the spaces and
create a sense of circularity
that is in complete harmony with the house’s horseshoe design. There are several
dining tables from
which to take your pick, all of which boast views of the horses strolling freely
with the Indian Ocean and
of a wonderful pond as the backdrop. It could not get more majestic than that.
The beds, couches and
divans are of extreme comfort - the only challenge they present is lifting
yourself from their comfort.
The pool is grand & spacious and at midday reflects dancing streaks of light up
onto the palm fronds that surround it.
The staff on the property are incredible, many of which have been with Mike and
Sabine for over a decade.
Alex, Daniel, Dorothy, Lavender, Lawrence, Mildred and Sila - thank you for
always putting your
best forward and making our stay soothing beyond imagination.
Lavender cooks wonderful dishes, among them coconut rice, pineapple chicken,
samosas and many more.
Lastly but certainly not least, the location, landscaping, architecture,
furniture, staff, and anything else we
have described here are all a product of Aussiemike and Sabines passions and
philosophies.
We had many fruitful dialogues, were inspired by fascinating stories and best of
all laughed to tears and enjoyed their company.
We can truly say we made two great friends. Anyone remotely curious should take
the leap,
you will not be disappointed.
AUSSIEMIKE & SABINE - WE MISS YOU AND WE WILL RETURN!
All our best, Mencia & Rodrigo"
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Ansie & Andre (SA) (Direct from Airbnb)
“This was our BEST holiday ever. My husband and I arrived at Mombasa airport and
a driver was
already waiting to transport us to Mike and Sabine’s place.
We were welcomed by them with a cup of honey ginger tea after Sabine showed us
our luxury tent accommodation.
The facilities were impeccably clean, the surroundings were paradise itself, the
sea view from the
cliff pool was breathtaking and the hosts were the two most hospitable persons
we’ve ever met.
The service from, and interaction with our hosts, was 5 star quality!
Then there is Charles, the cook!! What a lovely humble man!
Please do yourself a favor and hire Charles for your holiday!!
His cooking skills are comparable to the most upmarket restaurants in the world.
Fresh from the sea and on your plate, a-la-Charles.
We also met Rusty, Sabine’s favorite squirrel. Sabine was great with organizing
trips for us such as the
Pili Pipa Dhow trip were one can snorkel in the turquoise water of Wasini
Island.
This is a must on the “to do list” in Tiwi Beach.
The second WOW moment was when Saidi took us to see the star fish island!!
What a wonderful experience. We were also fortunate to see the Colobuses from
Mike and Sabine’s verandah!!!
And at night, the silence is golden with just the sound of the little frogs in
the pond and of course
the bush babies in the trees and the sound of the sea in your ears.
If you want to totally relax and unwind, then Mike and Sabine’s place is for
you.
A big thank you to two lovely people who took the opportunity to create this
wonderful place
where strangers could enjoy a piece of paradise in Mombasa.
You are really super hosts! Aussie Mike and Sabine ... you’ll see us next year,
same time, same place, again.
I think this last sentence express our satisfaction with this AIRBNB
RENTAL of yours!”
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Grace (KE)
“The views from Mike and Sabine’s home are AMAZING!
They have a small cliff top pool from which watching the sunrise or sunset will
absolutely make your day.
The chef was also great, he needed no follow up whatsoever.
I gave him a menu and voila! Everything, and I repeat everything that was on the
menu
was soo well prepared and presented at the exact time I asked for.
We also ordered sea food that was brought fresh from the sea so our dining
experience was superb!
Daniel, was also soo helpful, polite and always available for anything.
It’s a perfect home for a group stay, I would definitely recommend it.
Our only regret was the place was soo big and beautiful I feel like we really
underutilized it.”
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Paris & Aimee (NZ)
“An unforgettable experience in the most outstanding location.
The tent is spacious, unique and very comfortable, but we spent most of our time
by the
private pool with beach front views... a truly breathtaking location.
The cook Charles is fantastic, all the staff are great and Aussie Mike and
Sabine were the best hosts.
We highly recommend asking for Said to take you on a local starfish island
safari and snorkel, incredible...”
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Christine (CH)
We stayed for a few weeks at Tiwi with our family and absolutely enjoyed our
stay!
The house and surroundings are like on the pictures. The staff is superbe!
There are some activities to do in walking distance to the house (rock pools,
starfish island,
watching baby turtles hatch if in season,...).
Also, if you go to the left of the house through the gate, you have a beach for
swimming.
The house is in a very quiet place embedded in nature with monkeys, bush babies,
horses,...in the immediate surroundings.
If you want restaurants, bars, different beaches,...you can go into Diani by
taxi
depending on the road and traffic, it takes a bit more or less time.
Thank you Sabine and Mike! See you again sooner than later.
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Joy (UK)
Expect amazing hospitality, amazing food--we enjoyed every meal,
expect the hosts to make your stay worthwhile--it is, believe me.
The views, wow...!!! All you can dream of.
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Huong (Vietnam)
“So far the most beautiful and magical place we have ever been!
Mike and Sabine are very kind and friendly people and they have the best team of
staff.
Charles, the chef/house keeper made us feel so indulged, well taken care of and
very at home.
He is amazing cook too. It was so worthy using his service.
Make sure you provide a list of ingredients or collect them PRIOR you ARRIVAL.
We had Charles to shop for us and it was so much easier. However, if you have a
car or prefer to shop yourselves,
the big town isn't far away, about 20mins drive.
They have a reliable fish supplier and we had fish and seafood from him EVERYDAY
and it was amazing!
We didn't leave Tiwi the entire time we were there because there is so much to
do during the day around the
property and the amazing beach.
We did go to Diani beach road to get some cash and had lunch at the sushi
restaurant there and it was very very good.
Make sure you walk to the sandbar and walk along the reef to see a large
collection of sea creatures!
We didn't get to swim in the African pool (a natural cave pool 20 mins walk
away).
Would recommend to use a local guide (for very low fee) because they know the
best spots for you to explore.
It was an such amazing time we had.
Only one downside is that the tent is much darker than what you see in the
picture, everything else is accurate as listing.”
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Daniela. (Translated from German)
Mike and Sabine were great, warm and open-minded hosts whom I would like to
thank again.
The Tent and the environment where it stands is just a dream.
Anyone looking for peace will find them in the oasis that Sabine and Mike have
created here on Tiwi Beach with great attention to detail.
We felt very comfortable and welcome here.
Both were always approachable, Sabine had great tips for snorkeling (be sure to
book!),
For one of the most relaxing massages on the beach by Monique (definitely book,
rarely so professional!)
And took care of the transfers to Diani Beach or the airport ,
We were on safari before the arrival and it was hard to shop: so Sabine kindly
took charge of organizing
the shopping so we did not have to worry about anything.
At this point again a big thank you to the gracious Charles, who has cooked us 5
days.
His Prawns Marsala is to kneel down.
The tent and everything around it was sparkling clean, as well as the private
area with jacuzzi overlooking the Indian Ocean.
This property and these hosts will be hard to beat, so only the biggest booking
recommendation for this pearl on
Tiwi Beach is truly one of the nicest accommodations I have ever been to. I
would love to come back.
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Hi Mike and Sabine ,
I would of loved to have wrote a reveiw for your stunning property, hosts with
the most,
fantastic staff, great location, but i dont know where to leave it.
My only criticism is that you neglect to mention the beautiful sunrises and
skies as the sun goes down ....what can i say .
Your property was a dream for a hobby photographer like myself .
Ive attached a few of my favourite photos taken in and around your property.
Once again many thanks for our wonderful stay.
Best Wishes
Elaine and Co .
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Efran NY
“Aussie Mike and Sabine are just incredible hosts. Their place is not just
special, but unique.
We enjoyed so much each and every day. And one of the most special things was
the private chef they arranged - Charles.
He was just incredible. We picked up a variety of veggies and other items when
we flew in, and Charles
was a magician, arranging fresh fish from the local fisherman each day, and
making the most incredible
meals with the random ingredients we purchased.
He was just the nicest person, and his attention to detail transported us from
this luxury tent to a 5 star
experience at a price I would have never expected.
We'll be back, and if you are reading this - you must go to this oasis.”
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Christina and Mum
“What a magical place! My mum and I had a fabulous stay, many thanks to Mike and
Sabine.
Communications and check-in logistics were seamless.
The tent was delightfully situated in lush greenery, yet just meters from the
beach and amazing ocean views.
Charles, our chef, ensured that we were well taken care of—some of the best
meals we had in Kenya.
We couldn’t recommend enough, and are counting down til when we can return!”
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Lara
“From start to finish, our stay with Mike and Sabine was wonderful. The tent
itself is beautiful -
really spacious inside, and the bathroom and outdoor seating area are really
nicely decorated.
The tent is set in the most peaceful garden - it is really secluded and you can
sit and eat your breakfast
outside with a view of the monkeys in the morning. The private plunge pool is a
great touch and makes the stay
feel even more special. Mike and Sabine are really great hosts, who go out of
their way to make sure that you have
everything that you need. We really enjoyed our chats with them.
Whilst we took advantage of the chance to fully relax in this serene setting, we
also did the Starfish nature tour with
Saidi which was a really great way to spend a couple of hours and learn about
local conservation.
We must say that perhaps the highlight of our trip was being looked after by
Charles -
he keeps the whole place super clean and is an amazing chef. We would really
recommend getting him to
cook for anyone who is staying at the tent in the future (the prawns masala and
coconut curries are a must!).
Thanks very much for a great few days - we will be sure to be back soon!”
Lara’s private feedback for you:
“Hi Mike and Sabine, just wanted to say a huge thanks for a wonderful weekend
away. Your place is beautiful and exactly
what we needed for a relaxing few days. You are fantastic hosts and we really
appreciated you letting us borrow the kikoys
and the chances we got to chat. As a special mention - Charles is really really
fantastic. His food was up there with some
of the best we have had and he is just generally a pleasure to be around.
We can't wait to come back!”
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Alexandrine..France
Séjour extraordinaire dans un petit coin de paradis.
Mike et Sabina ont été aux petits soins pour nous.
Leur environnement est remplis d'animaux exceptionnels : singes, gros lézard,
oiseaux magnifiques.
Ce sont deux hôtes exceptionnels qui vous accueillent comme à la maison.
Merci pour l'organisation de notre superbe safari au Tsavo park par Mike, à nos
délicieux repas cuisinés par
Charles leur extraordinaire chef.
Un grand merci à ces 2 nouveaux amis. Merci infiniment.
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Harman
Truly a gem, the Tiwi beach house is a favorite and staple vacation for myself
and my friends.
The entire property is thoughtfully designed to encourage the most amazing
social interactions.
From the pools, the beach, and amazing common areas, this is the perfect spot to
spend a magical weekend with your friends
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Here’s what Sammy wrote
“We thoroughly enjoyed 5 days at the beautiful Waterside Villa.
The location is nestled in a peaceful part of tiwi beach about 20 minutes away
from the Hustle
and bustle diani yet with close proximity to explore the restaurants downtown.
We also enjoyed diving at the nearby Amani resort and some of our group went to
another spa for a day of treatments.
The property is quite unique in its gorgeous wooden decor and unique
architectural design that encompasses
beautiful views from three different balconies surrounding the magnificent and
well maintained pool.
I recommend enjoying the pool early and often. The staff is first class five
star level customer care.
The skills of the chef in creating delicious specialties as well as being open
and creative with our suggestions was awe inspiring.
Every request was met beyond expectations and we felt cared for and pampered.
Can't thank them enough.
It's best to do your grocery shopping ahead of arriving at the home. Highly
recommend this property and hope you enjoy it.”
Sammy’s private feedback for you:
“We really enjoyed the beautifully designed spaces and your systematic and
professional staff.”
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Here’s what Steph wrote
“Great hosts and great chef!”
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Here’s what Claudia wrote
“Mike & Sabine are amazing. This oasis facing the sea is unique: quiet, built
with great tastes and passion.
A perfect place to relax in harmony with the nature. Furnitures are qualitative
and well maintained, very clean.
You need to go there at least once in your life.”
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Here’s what Flora wrote
“Thank you both for a wonderful stay. We had a fantastic time;
A beautifully done space in a memorable setting.”
Flora’s private feedback for you:
“Thank you both for a wonderful stay and very generous bottle of wine!
We're sorry we didn't get to meet you and hope that all went as best it could in
Tanzania.
We had a fantastic time; Dorothy couldn't have been more helpful and
accommodating.
A beautifully done space in a memorable setting, thank you.”
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Here’s what Andrea wrote
“Mike and Sabine’s place is truly paradise. The house is spectacular - every
detail has been thought out.
The rooms are huge, the breeze is incredible, and the pool is just perfect.
Nobody wanted to leave the pool - kids And adults alike had a blast! But
Mildred, Daniel and wafula were the stars:
they went above and beyond. They are attentive, and just a great crew.
The food was exceptional - we enjoyed every meal and just wanted more and more!
And I really appreciated the amazing first meal that was planned to perfection
(thanks Sabine for arranging the delicious cake)
- my mom was in heaven and really enjoyed the surprise birthday celebration. We
couldn’t have asked for more.
And we also loved going to starfish island and the caves and Africa pools with
Saeed!
He’s so knowledgeable and nice and my family had a blast - it was definitely a
big highlight of our stay.
We highly recommend mike and Sabine’s place - it’s a little piece of heaven on
the Kenyan coast.
Thank you for making it so memorable!!! We will return!”
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Andrea’s private feedback for you:
“Mike and Sabine - our stay was truly fantastic.
You made the weekend so special and my mother and entire family were extremely
happy.
We loved the house, the food (wow more than 5 stars), Daniel/Mildred/wafula were
amazing, the beach, starfish island,
caves and Africa pool with Saeed, everything was top notch.
The only bad moment the whole trip was the arrival and ride to your place.
But today the ride went great and smooth! Thanks for being great hosts and
again,
thanks to the house team who made our stay completely perfect.
We are still salivating over the delicious food and already missing the pool!
We will certainly recommend your place to friends and hope to return some day.
Andrea”
“Our stay at Ocean Villa was simply phenomenal!
Mike and Sabina have created a very unique and beautiful place, with amazing
taste, views and comfort.
Their very friendly and warm welcome and their constant willingness to help in
any way possible made the trip even more special.
They are both incredible people. And Dorothy and Wafoula, the wonderful staff we
had at the villa, took care of all our
daily needs with talent and with a big smile. Our kids loved them, and so did
we! Memories for a lifetime for all of us. Merci!!!”
Thomas’s private feedback for you:
“Mike and Sabina, We are back home but our head is still in Tiwi and we hope it
will stay there for awhile.
We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the warm and friendly
welcome and for making us feel "at home" during those few days.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the villa but more importantly meeting you
both, hearing your stories (even the wild ones!)
and sharing a glass or two with you guys. A rich meeting and hopefully a lasting
relationship. Take care. We'll be in touch.
And enjoy your trip in Tanzania!
Thomas, Flo and the kids.”
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Here’s what Kevin wrote
“What an amazing place to stay. It is far more than just a nice place to
stay....the staff and owners (Mike and Sabina)
were amazing hosts and helped us organize every part of our stay there. The home
is beautiful and clean.
Highly recommend a stay here.”
Kevin’s private feedback for you:
“Thank you Mike and Sabina. You far exceeded our expectations. Daniel, Wafula,
and Mildred
were amazing hosts and we loved getting to know you both.
You made our trip so amazing. Wish you the best.”
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Yan, Shanghai
“Absolutely a hidden gem! This place is paradise! The real place is even more
amazing than how it looks like from the pictures!
It is like a part of national park itself. Luxury tent, stunning view, amazing
design, next to the beach, definitely one of the best places I ever stayed.
There is also a big bathroom and a kitchen where you can cook stuff or order
chief to cook for you.
Although be careful of the naughty monkeys and make sure you lock them out of
the kitchen :)
A Pool overlooking the sea view where you can chill out and enjoy the view.
During the night, you sleep on the comfortable bed, along with the sound of
running water, we slept quiet well!
Mike and Sabine are super nice hosts, they are super helpful, reliable,
professional and warm-hearted, they make you feel at home and very welcomed.
They helped us a lot during our trip and made our journey worry-free and
enjoyable!
Hate that we have so few days and can’t spend more time here.
Would love to enjoy more time in this paradise and hear more stories of their
adventurous life here.”
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David, NY
“In six years of using Airbnb I’ve experienced a handful of magical
accommodations, but nothing quite as special as Mike and Sabine’s compound.
Crafted like something Tolkien would lovingly invent, each of their homes
embodies a soul that only the most thoughtful and interesting new pieces of
architecture can.
We needed to arrive a day early, and Mike let us stay in a room in one of the
villas — more expansive and luxurious than pictures can capture,
with sweeping rooms and a horizontal but very alive baobob tree out front. The
tent, when we got to it the next day, was no less impressive.
An open deck with plushy couches for reading, drinking, or eating breakfast
(prepared by their brilliant loaned chef) also admits
a regular troop of resident Vervet monkeys. Theatrical, joyful creatures, we
almost missed the beach for watching them hang upside down
off palms, prattle at each other, and nurse their pink-faced, marble-eyed babies
every morning. Beyond the porch is a tropical arboretum —
grounds so well landscaped you’d think you were in the jungle, until you realize
it’s the jungle of imaginative films, not the dangerous wild.
Always close is the ocean, which is easily accessed and more easily observed
from stunning chaises along the cliff.
Joining the monkeys are bushbabies and the occasional shy monitor, and always
the happy company of Mike and Sabine themselves.
As hosts and conversationalists, they are as wonderful as their home. You’d be
so lucky to stay here and meet them.
We are, and we can’t wait to come back.”
David Michael’s private feedback for you:
“Mike, what can I say? We had the greatest time.
Your and Sabine’s style,
setting, and most of all company made us forget all about the tribulations of
our safari.
We feel so grateful to have met you and privileged to stay in your beautiful
homes.
Oh! And the book I recommended was The Unwinding by George Packer — brilliant
and beautifully written.
Jane Campion’s miniseries Top of the Lake (at least the first series) will also
appeal to you, I think.
Looking forward to meeting again.”
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Jabin and family UK
“Fantastic property is ideally located on a very private and beautiful part of
the coast.
The house is stunning with light and airy bedrooms and very comfortable bedding.
Attention to detail first rate, gardens surrounding idyllic and chef and
housekeeper brilliant.
Aussie Mike & Sabine are super helpful and very useful if you want any
recommendations locally.
A1 stay, highly recommend”
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Marteen Stein (Sweeden)
“The Waterside villa is really something extraordinary!
We were two families and we loved that it was actually two seperate buildings
joined together with a common area and dining area.
Although our two families spent two weeks together we also got own seperate
family time with our kids.
The outside common areas are fantastic as well as the pool area.
Wafula is an excellent chef and surprised us many times with his good food, the
best food we ate in
Kenya during our stay were cooked by Wafula. Mildred and Daniel did everything
to make us feel comfortable, very sweet and nice people.
It truly felt like a once in a life time experience. Sabine and Mike are
excellent hosts and very helpful in everything, nothing was ever a problem.
They know everything there is to know in Tiwi/Dania and have the best
recommendations weather it is
regarding a beach, restaurant, excursion or safari. Can't wait to come back!”
Marten’s private feedback for you:
“Sabine/Mike, sorry for late feedback but better late than never.
Thank you once again for a fantastic stay, your hospitality,
recommendations and an exceptional round of golf.
Hopefully we will find an excuse to come back soon.”
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Nick Hu, USA
“Paradise! Mike and Sabine's were fantastic hosts - super hospitable and very
accommodating to our very large group.
The place was wonderful and a delight for anyone that loves architectural
design.
On top of that, the staff were top notch and cooked some very good food.
We'll definitely come back again!”
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Nadine
has recently sent us the link to her blog re staying with us at Ocean Villa.
https://theexpatmummy.com/review-tiwi-ocean/
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Calev, Jerusalem
I would like to extend warm thanks on behalf of my wife, myself and our three
children who stayed
at your Waterside Villa for two weeks near Tiwi Beach recently.
The setting was absolutely stunning, the facilities and grounds were well-kept
and the
staff could not have been friendlier or more accommodating.
Moses, the cook, was especially talented. The whole team definitely spoiled us.
Sabine and Mike were extremely patient and friendly hosts, who answered our
questions kindly and
quickly (I’m afraid I send Mike a massive amount of e-mails, this being our
first excursion into Africa),
and gave us wonderful recommendations for day trips in the area.
We had an absolutely phenomenal family vacation at Waterside Villa, and we hope
to return in the future.
I am already starting to spread the word in my circle of friends as well.
Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Francis, Nairobi
“I can't really imagine finding somewhere better than this place anywhere on
this Earth :)
We took the entire compound consisting of 3 properties, the waterside,
oceanvilla and luxury tent.
The chefs and the rest of the staff were phenomenally attentive and anticipated
anything we might need,
and the food was fantastic :)
The area was spacious and lovely, and as large as it was and as many people as
we had there was plenty of privacy.
The beach is right next to the property and there was lots of stuff to do,
including snorkeling, massages, or just staring at the ocean from the front
pool. ”
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Irene. Finland
“We stayed at Mike's and Sabine's place for a few days and could not have asked
for a better experience.
The house is beautiful and the pool was relaxing, in addition we enjoyed the
beach that is truly amazing.
Sabine's acquaintance Shaid took us out snorkeling and told us about his work in
protecting the local
environment, would really recommend!
Daniel and the rest of the staff were fantastic and took great care of us.
The food they made was amazing with fresh fish/seafood from the sea every day.
Would recommend this place to anyone interested in a relaxing holiday on the
Kenyan coast!”
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Cate
“Beautiful and unique place! Would love to come back and stay in one of the
other villas (when we move from a honeymoon to a family ;) )”
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Daniel
“This was my second trip as I had been to Waterside Villa a year or two earlier.
So, for my 30th birthday, myself and 14 friends headed down and rented out both
Waterside and Ocean Villa (they're on the same plot).
The place is just incredible, I can't recommend it enough.
I have lived in Kenya for two years, some of my friends have been in the country
for seven years.
We all agree this is in the top 2-3 villa's that any of us have ever stayed in,
and easily the best we've been to on the Kenyan coast.
I hope to be back soon.”
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Triza ...Nairobi
On behalf of my friends and family I want to thank you for the beautiful and
amazing place you allowed us to stay in.
The three days went by so fast that we didn’t want to leave the last day…we
almost missed our train back JJ
The staff was amazing, helpful and understanding at all times. We loved the
meals and service.
We hope that we were easy guests to deal with and we did not inconvenience your
staff; in case we did, we apologize.
Thank you for letting us stay and accommodating us so well.
We were always in the water JJJ!
I look forward to staying with you again in the future when I want to get away
from all the modern life and just relax.
Thank you, Thank you Thank you.
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Jake
Best place I have been to yet on the Kenyan coast.
Flawless in every respect.
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Martin
A stunning place to stay and truly relax..
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Hendrik
Second time I stayed at the Waterfront Villa, second time it was amazing.
Location, the people, the villa, all great!
Even had the chance to see 89 baby seaturtles hatch on a nearby beach, just
wonderful!
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Daniel
Absolutely amazing place! Secluded and beautiful place.
Mike and Sabine were wonderful, gracious hosts. Daniel, Mildred and Peter took
care of everything we needed.
We would highly recommend staying there to anyone,
and would definitely stay there again. Thank you Mike and Sabine!
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Stephanie
This villa was absolutely amazing.
The architecture is stunning.
The villa is walking distance from the beach which is private and clean, Diani
is a 15 minute drive which is convenient.
If you are looking for a quiet getaway this is the perfect place.
Mike and Sabina had great communication and the employees at the villa really
looked after all our needs.
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Natasha
Mike and Sabine's Tiwi Beach House is truly beyond description.
Absolutely everything went perfectly, and you could not ask for a lovelier
holiday home.
We spent our days shuttling between the glorious pool and the beach, which we
had all to ourselves,
taking breaks only for delicious meals prepared by Peter and the team.
The
bedrooms are all huge and beautifully done, and though we were only four,
the
space is large enough that it could comfortably host quite a few more!
Cannot recommend highly enough- we'll certainly be back.
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Tomas
This is a truly amazing place. The villa and the surroundings are stunning.
It
is very peaceful and a great place for a family vacation.
Above all the staff is
truly great. They are all very service minded, professional and very kind. It is
safe and beautiful. Go!
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Marius
This houses located in a beautiful , private and safe setting with all the
required comforts for a beachfront holiday.
The pool area is one of the best we
hav ever experienced and made for many lazy days lounging next to pool...
just
what we wanted to ready ourselves for the new year's challenges.
Daniel,Celestine and rest of team proved to be very
helpful in making our stay
as comfortable as possible... thanks for that!
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Nils Erik
Vi hadde et fantastisk opphold på Tiwi Beach. Huset er helt annerledes enn noen
andre steder vi har leid, og klarer å kombinere
luksus med en følelse av å leve tett på naturen på en utrolig måte. På
soverommene oppe fikk man følelsen av å sove under
åpen himmel og det var virkelig flott å våkne til soloppgang og fuglekvitter.
Litt uvant med saltvann i dusjen (og i bassenget),
men det ble fort en vane. Huset har ikke aircondition, men til tross for at det
var 30-35C på dagtid ble det ikke for varmt og ingen
ble heller forkjølet. Det var også en befrielse å være uten internett i en hel
uke (Det er mulig å få internett tilgang i
restauranten på nabo-hotellet om du skulle være desperat). Personalet ved huset
var alltid på pletten og sørget for et uforglemmelig
og problemfritt opphold. Anbefaler særlig Peter's sjømat - nydelig :) Den flotte
stranden ligger en 3-4 minutters gange unna, er
fri for "beach boys" og føltes veldig privat og trygg. Vi tok turen til Starfish
Island, African Pool og Rock Pool i følge med en
lokal guide (alt i en radius av 15 minutter fra huset).
Dette kan absolutt anbefales. Vi var også på safari til Tsavo East med Southern
Cross Safaris etter anbefalinger fra Mike.
Selv om kjøreturen ditt var lang (ca 5t hver vei) ble det en flott opplevelse.
I nærområdet til huset finner du ellers lite av interesse, og det var en stor
kontrast å se hvordan den fattige lokalbefolkning
bodde i bølgeblekkskur og jordhytter mens vi levde i luksus på innsiden av
gjerdet.
Alt i alt et flott opphold i et fantastisk hus!
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Anna-Lena
The house was amazing and with the staff -Milred, Daniel and the chief Peter we
had the best stay!! We ( group of nine )
landed in the middle of the night an Mike and Sabine arranged the transfer from
airport and we had also asked them to help
so we had breakfast. The staff kept the house spotless and gave us service in a
personal way and really did their best
to adapt to our needs. ( ex gluten intolerant, drank alot of coffe )We felt it
was important to them to give us a good experiece.
We never missed out on anything. Peter made suggestions for meny - they also did
the shopping for us.
He is an excellent cheif. We said yes to all he suggested. Fresh fish are
deliverd to the house everyday and the meat we
had was good as well. One night we had lobsters - just great. When they helped
us shop they did it in an economic way so
food total was good value. I believe that they adapt to the guests special
wishes.. We were very intrested in all animals
and there were plenty around if you just had your eyes open ( bush -baby, mungo,
small frogs and lizards etc).
From Mike and Sabine you will most likely get the best suggestions on were to
go.
We had done some bookings in advance. I wish we would have gone for their advice
in stead.
It had been better value and less problems. We also recommend to go to starfish
place and natural pool with Sadie.
( just ask Sabine or Mike) We also rekommend - if you like massage and spa
treatments to have Monique come to the house.
We enjoyed. We hope to come back ( and we understand that we have to book in
time because it is a popular place)
For us this this stay was better then all our expectations.... Thank you Mike,
Sabine, Daniel, Milred and Peter :-)
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Alexander. UK
What Alexander loved about your listing:
“Very peaceful, quiet and private - left to your own devices, it's a
fantastic escape from the hustle and bustle.”
“Mike and Sabine were super helpful in preparing for our visit, including
arranging transport and providing advice on what to bring.
Once we arrived, they were very welcoming and friendly.
The location and ambiance is wonderful, situated in very peaceful, private and
quiet surroundings, with everything you need.
It feels a bit like being in a forest camp, albeit a short walk to the ocean and
the plunge pool with a magnificent view over the coral cliff and towards the
sea.
It's a short walk to a private white sand beach and other activities, including
incredible starfish village!
Highly recommended and massive thanks to Mike and Sabine for a great, relaxing
stay!”
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Nichola Mitchell (Denmark)
Waterside Villa is unique.
The decor is fascinating - spacious rooms, all with inspiring details and
beautiful furniture, designed by Sabine.
The location is magnificent, with a direct view of the Indian Ocean, and
provides privacy, tranquility and total relaxation.
The staff were friendly, polite, helpful and efficient. The chef prepared meals
equal to cuisine in a top class hotel.
Excellent security.
Beach and rock pools are a stone cast away.
Outings to various places of interest can be arranged through Mike and Sabine.
Enjoy !
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Here’s what Jamie wrote from AirBNB
“What a place! Complete tropical, coastal paradise.
The villa was as gorgeous as the photos suggest, the beach was stunning (and very, very private), the pool was perfect. HUGE bedrooms and bathrooms.
The patio area was truly so gorgeous and relaxing with sitting areas on each side of the house.
Our family of 8 spent 5 days enjoying Tiwi beach and simply had to be drug away from the pool and villa to do any sightseeing in local Diani.
Why go sightseeing when you're already in paradise? Mike was a great host and was available for anything we needed but also gave us privacy.
He even happily arranged transport from the local airport for us!
The villa came with 3 staff (including a wonderful 5-star chef) who took care of every need we had, before we even asked.
The villa is technically self-catering, meaning you purchase and provide your own food items, but then all your meals are prepared by the villa chef.
Of course you're free to enter the kitchen as you wish and prepare anything you might want as well.
My only recommendation would be to provide guests with a grocery shopping list in advance of arrival that aligns with the chefs abilities.
He can cook anything with great skill... so we ended up making several trips to the market as he offered suggestions of meal plans and provided shopping lists for spices/ingredients.
Maybe a list with some of his signature meals and corresponding ingredient needs?
Had I known this in advance I could have spent more time in the pool and less time grocery shopping.
The fresh seafood delivered to the door was unbelievable and prepared to perfection!
All in all, this place is spectacular and I can't wait to be back.
We all agreed we could have stayed forever!
(also the gorgeous horses on site were an added bonus and so fun to watch graze) Thanks Mike and Sabine!”
Jamie’s private feedback for you:
What Jamie loved about your listing:
“everything! what a home. we LOVED it.
And thanks again, for arranging to let us stay in the "tent" for that additional night.
That was great too! you're living the dream. we hope to be back some day. thank you for everything!!”
What Jamie thinks you can improve:
“I made a note in the review about the chef and grocery items... its wasn't too big a deal of course,
but having no idea of how wonderful of a cook he was, kind of threw us off.
We originally brought pretty simple food items and jumped in the kitchen upon arrival to quickly slap some sandwiches together since we were hungry after traveling...
but i think that offended the chef and we made a bad first impression.
I just didn't quite understand that he was employed to cook all day for us and that he was a phenomenal cook. for example,
I told him we loved simple Kenyan food like sikuma wiki and chapati and he seemed to be frustrated at the suggestion.
Which makes sense when i realized he was a gourmet chef. hahah. anyway, i felt a little stupid and i think i made him feel a little frustrated.
We got it sorted of course, but having a document that gives an example of his range of meal ideas for a couple days and grocery lists to go with that, would be awesome!”
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Bryan Doyle & Hannah Shalom
General Manager & Adventure Activities Co-ordinator
Umm Al Quwain Marine Club Dubai
Firstly a huge thank you to both Sabina and Mike for their hospitality,
helpfulness and all around pleasant company.
We were lucky enough to experience both the beautiful tented accommodation and
the Ocean Villa near the beach.
Both had a completely tranquil atmosphere with both class and rustic charm.
The grounds are absolutely stunning and the views out to sea are glorious to
awake to.
The Ocean Villas are perhaps more desirable should you wish to stay for a long
time as they have a private pool and are much more spacious.
We took advantage of the chef Kassim who was good and were thrilled when
informed we could order freshly caught fish/prawns etc for our meals.
Dorothy the head house keeper was always there when you needed her and was super
helpful - as were all the staff onsite.
It was fantastic to be able to arrange outings through Sabina and Mike who gave
us loads of helpful tips about where to go and what to do etc.
Some of our adventures included: Star Fish Island - a must see! -
The Colobus Conservation, reservations at Alibabours Cave - beautiful dining -
and many more.
We would highly recommend either experience to anyone who wishes to have a
private holiday in a luxurious yet natural environment.
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Migmont1 Girona, Spain
Fantástico lugar para descansar
Hemos estado alojados durante una semana y sólo podemos tener buenas palabras para Mikel y Sabine.
Han sido unos excelentes anfitriones y nos han ayudado en todo lo que hemos necesitado.
El lugar es maravilloso, tal y como se ve en las fotos, incluso mejor.
La playa es preciosa y hemos estado completamente solos, sin nadie que te pueda molestar.
La experiencia ha sido insuperable, mucho mejor de lo que podíamos esperar.
Gracias a Mike y Sabine. We have been staying for a week and we only have good words for Mike and Sabine.
They were great hosts and helped us in everything we needed.
The place is wonderful, as seen in the pictures, even better.
The beach is beautiful and we have been all alone with no one to disturb you.
The experience was much better than we could imagine.
Thanks to Mike and Sabine.
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Angele B Oxford, United Kingdom
Peaceful luxury
1 people found this review helpful
We stayed in Mike and Sabine's tented cottage in August for 4 nights.
We travelled with 2 young children (5 and 3) and we had the most amazing time.
The tented cottage is perfect for a peaceful break.
The gardens are fantastically lush and provide the privacy we needed!
The cottage was as described in the photos and we were as comfortable as we could.
We also took advantage of the services of the chef, which I highly recommend!
We requested typical local foods, including fresh seafood, which were cooked to perfection and which we thoroughly enjoyed.
The maid was on hand to clean and help with any requests we had.
The small pool is at the bottom of the gardens, however, this was not an issue for us.
We also enjoyed the small beach which felt rather private as not many people used it.
Prior to our arrival, Mike also recommended a scenic route to get to the cottage, which was far more enjoyable than the normal highway.
In all, I would highly recommend the cottage.
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Markus S Arusha, Tanzania
What a great place
We had a really fantastic time at Waterside.
The building style is unique and amazing.
The pool in the middle is just the perfect place to spend an afternoon with an amazing view out to the see.
And the staff was amazing.
They anticipated everything we needed.
We had a butler, housekeeper and Chef.
The Chef did a great Job at every single meal.
We would just bring something home and he would trsansorm it into something great.
We had plenty of fresh seafood on offer at our doorstep.
We will definately be back. Thanks Aussie Mike for a great week.
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rsti025 Auckland Region, New Zealand
Stunning
This is the second time we have stayed at this beautiful villa.
The design is unique and the views and sound of the ocean very relaxing
It's an idyllic location right on the ocean with great swimming at high tide and rock pools and the ability to wake out to the reef at low tide.
Ultra luxury!!
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Gronat Nairobi, Kenya
Waking up to a seabreeze in paradise
We stayed here with a group of friends and all loved it!
The house is constructed only with local materials, very spacious and open, so one can hear the ocean in every room and enjoy a refreshing breeze.
Definitely worth to be mentioned, too, is the food prepared by the chef George (ask for the crab!!!) -
especially in the beginning and end the end we gave him a hard time with our limited supplies,
but he managed to make sth. delicious out of basically nothing.
So, if you get a chance to stay at this property, don't look any further and do it!!!
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Martin P Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
wonderful weekend away
The best place you could dream of! Better than the pictures, great folks and friendly helpful staff.
Location is perfect and the cheeky monkeys are a delight for the kids.
Recommend it for anyone wanting a peaceful break or a place for a private party.
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thomaswilkes Hellevoetsluis, The Netherlands
Absolutely fabulous
What a wonderful villa set in an expansive private property on the coast just south of Mombasa.
Our family of 5 adults and 4 children stayed at the Waterside Villa for a week while discovering the local surroundings and culture.
The setup of the villa was perfect for us with 4 large bedrooms and 3 deck areas around the swimming pool.
Before arrival we had asked Mike (the owner) to arrange the shopping which was perfect.
Every day our food was prepared by Dan, Daniel and Mildred.
Mildred also provided laundry facilities which allowed us to travel much lighter than normal.
Also we were able to return home without the huge amounts of dirty wash that usually ends the holiday!
Dan was always enthusiastic and willing to cook using as much locally sourced fish as possible.
He took great pleasure in the challenge of preparing a birthday cake for one of the children which was wonderful.
Internet is arranged using 3G dongles or sim cards which suited us perfectly.
The swimming pool was kept clean and was wonderful for the children.
Mike and all his staff have created a true sanctuary with attention to the smallest details paramount.
We also received excellent advice and tips to visit local workshops and a memorable safari together with Southern Cross Safaris.
We would definitely recommend the villa to everyone.
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duanep154954 Winnipeg, Canada
Wonderful Experience
Our group of two families stayed at Waterside Villas this last holiday season and had a great time.
We were 4 adults and 6 children and found the Villa to be wonderfully set up.
The villa is actually two similar units on either side of the pool with a great eating area and lounge overlooking the pool.
The setting is great on the coast and with a beach accessible right off the grounds.
The staff was very attentive and Daniel our chef did a fantastic job.
The fisherman came each day with squid, prawns, snapper etc.
Daniel prepared it based on our wishes, though his "swahili style" quickly became our favorite.
The indoor and outdoor spaces are both beautiful and comfortable and make for many great areas to read, play a game, chat a little, or take a nap.
THis was a great setup and would love to return. thanks for everything.
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JC M
Can't wait to go back, but will have to (wait)
What can I say? Great hosts, stunning landscape, perfect ocean, tranquil cliff-side pool, amazing staff, lovely horses, funny monkeys, fantastic weather.
Looking forward to returning for some serenity and shenanigans.
This is one of those places where you wouldn't rather be anywhere else, yet wish you could have all of your best friends and family there with you.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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mikekelly1980 London
Excellent villa - perfect place to relax
1 people found this review helpful
Some friends and I booked out this villa for a week in June.
It was the perfect place to relax, chill out, and a great base from which to explore Diani and the surrounding area.
Mike (the owner) is a gracious and accommodating host.
The staff were excellent and took great care of us.
Helpful, friendly, courteous and discreet.
The chef is excellent and worked wonders with all the ingredients we bought from the local supermarket.
The staff were also able to source fresh seafood from the local fishermen, which was delicious.
The villa design is unique and a creation of Mike's own imagination.
The rooms are all very spacious and comfortable.
The villa has lots of day beds scattered around the place, so you are never short of a place to crash out with a book and a nice cool drink.
The pool is the centre-piece of the property and has a split level design overlooking the gardens and the ocean.
From the villa, you can walk down to the beach but access is limited at high tide so bear this in mind.
We had a fantastic stay and wouldn't hesitate to come back or recommend to friends and family.
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Hi Mike,
Thanks again for everything. We really enjoyed. It was such a tranquil
environment and peaceful right place to come and
unwind. Will be in touch again.
All the best to Sabina and ur staff were really great !
We will be back again and will catch up
Regards Nico and family.
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Review of Luxury Private Secure Beach Cottage/Tent
Migmont1
Girona, Spain
Fantástico lugar para descansar
Left on Oct 11, 2015 for a stay in Oct 2015
Hemos estado alojados durante una semana y sólo podemos tener buenas palabras
para Mikel y Sabine.
Han sido unos excelentes anfitriones y nos han ayudado en todo lo que hemos
necesitado.
El lugar es maravilloso, tal y como se ve en las fotos, incluso mejor.
La playa es preciosa y hemos estado completamente solos, sin nadie que te pueda
molestar.
La experiencia ha sido insuperable, mucho mejor de lo que podíamos esperar.
Gracias a Mike y Sabine.
We have been staying for a week and we only have good words for Mike and Sabine.
They were great hosts and helped us in everything we needed.
The place is wonderful, as seen in the pictures, even better.
The beach is beautiful and we have been all alone with no one to disturb you.
The experience was much better than we could imagine. Thanks to Mike and Sabine.
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Angele B
Oxford, United Kingdom
Peaceful luxury
Left on Aug 14, 2015 for a stay in Aug 2015
1 people found this review helpful
We stayed in Mike and Sabine's tented cottage in August for 4 nights.
We travelled with 2 young children (5 and 3) and we had the most amazing time.
The tented cottage is perfect for a peaceful break. The gardens are
fantastically lush and provide the privacy we needed!
The cottage was as described in the photos and we were as comfortable as we
could.
We also took advantage of the services of the chef, which I highly recommend!
We requested typical local foods, including fresh seafood, which were cooked to
perfection and which we thoroughly enjoyed.
The maid was on hand to clean and help with any requests we had.
The small pool is at the bottom of the gardens, however, this was not an issue
for us.
We also enjoyed the small beach which felt rather private as not many people
used it. Prior to our arrival,
Mike also recommended a scenic route to get to the cottage, which was far more
enjoyable than the normal highway.
In all, I would highly recommend the cottage.
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Markus S
Arusha, Tanzania
What a great place
Left on Jul 31, 2015 for a stay in Jun 2015
We had a really fantastic time at Waterside. The building style is unique and
amazing.
The pool in the middle is just the perfect place to spend an afternoon with an
amazing view out to the see.
And the staff was amazing.
They anticipated everything we needed. We had a B utler, housekeeper and Chef.
The Chef did a great Job at every single meal.
We would just bring something home and he would trsansorm it into something
great.
We had plenty of fresh seafood on offer at our doorstep.
We will definately be back. Thanks Aussie Mike for a great week.
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rsti025
Auckland Region, New Zealand
Stunning
Left on Jul 3, 2015 for a stay in Jun 2015
This is the second time we have stayed at this beautiful villa. The design is
unique and the views and sound of the ocean very relaxing
It's an idyllic location right on the ocean with great swimming at high tide and
rock pools and the ability to wake out to the reef at low tide. Ultra luxury!!
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Gronat
Nairobi, Kenya
Waking up to a seabreeze in paradise
Left on Apr 23, 2015 for a stay in Apr 2015
We stayed here with a group of friends and all loved it! The house is
constructed only with local materials, very spacious and open, so one can hear
the ocean in every room and enjoy a refreshing breeze.
Definitely worth to be mentioned, too, is the food prepared by the chef George
(ask for the crab!!!) -
especially in the beginning and end the end we gave him a hard time with our
limited supplies, but he managed to make sth. delicious out of basically
nothing.
So, if you get a chance to stay at this property, don't look any further and do
it!!!
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Martin P
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
wonderful weekend away
Left on Jun 22, 2013 for a stay in Jun 2013
The best place you could dream of! Better than the pictures, great folks and
friendly helpful staff.
Location is perfect and the cheeky monkeys are a delight for the kids.
it for anyone wanting a peaceful break or a place for a private party.
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duanep154954
Winnipeg, Canada
Wonderful Experience
Left on Jan 30, 2013 for a stay in Dec 2012
Our group of two families stayed at Waterside Villas this last holiday season
and had a great time.
We were 4 adults and 6 children and found the Villa to be wonderfully set up.
The villa is actually two similar units on either side of the pool with a great
eating area and lounge overlooking the pool.
The setting is great on the coast and with a beach accessible right off the
grounds.
staff was very attentive and Daniel our chef did a fantastic job.
The fisherman came each day with squid, prawns, snapper etc.
Daniel prepared it based on our wishes, though his "swahili style" quickly
became our favorite. T
he indoor and outdoor spaces are both beautiful and comfortable and make for
many great areas to read, play a game, chat a little, or take a nap.
THis was a great setup and would love to return. thanks for everything.
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JC M
Can't wait to go back, but will have to (wait)
Left on Feb 19, 2016 for a stay in Feb 2016
What can I say? Great hosts, stunning landscape, perfect ocean, tranquil
cliff-side pool, amazing staff, lovely horses, funny monkeys, fantastic weather.
Looking forward to returning for some serenity and shenanigans.
This is one of those places where you wouldn't rather be anywhere else, yet wish
you could have all of your best friends and family there with you.
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mikekelly1980
London
Excellent villa - perfect place to relax
Left on Jul 31, 2015 for a stay in Jun 2015
1 people found this review helpful
Some friends and I booked out this villa for a week in June.
It was the perfect place to relax, chill out, and a great base from which to
explore Diani and the surrounding area.
Mike (the owner) is a gracious and accommodating host. The staff were excellent
and took great care of us.
Helpful, friendly, courteous and discreet. The chef is excellent and worked
wonders with all the ingredients we bought from the local supermarket.
The staff were also able to source fresh seafood from the local fishermen, which
was delicious.
The villa design is unique and a creation of Mike's own imagination.
The rooms are all very spacious and comfortable.
The villa has lots of day beds scattered around the place, so you are never
short of a place to crash out with a book and a nice cool drink.
The pool is the centre-piece of the property and has a split level design
overlooking the gardens and the ocean.
From the villa, you can walk down to the beach but access is limited at high
tide so bear this in mind.
We had a fantastic stay and wouldn't hesitate to come back or recommend to
friends and family.
31 March 2016 at 10:42
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