Good to know
Answers to the most common questions, from entry requirements to drinking water.
Frequently asked questions
Do we rent the whole villa or individual rooms?
You rent the whole villa. You share the house, pool and garden with no other guests.
How many guests can stay?
Up to 11 guests in 5 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. With the optional studio (2 guests, if available) it is up to 13.
How far is the beach?
Around 650 metres, about a 6-minute walk to Galu Beach, the southern part of Diani Beach.
Is there air conditioning?
Two of the five bedrooms are air-conditioned. All rooms have fans and mosquito nets.
How good is the internet?
The villa has Starlink Wi-Fi with up to 200 Mbit/s across the whole property. Thanks to solar power it keeps working during a grid power cut.
Are meals included?
No, the villa is self-catering with a fully equipped kitchen. On request we arrange a private cook: about KES 1,000–2,000 in wages per meal, ingredients extra. You can buy food in the village outside the gate and in Diani’s supermarkets.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
Most guests land in Mombasa (MBA). We arrange a reliable taxi driver; the trip costs about KES 5,000. Closer still is Ukunda airstrip, with domestic flights from Nairobi.
How do we find the villa?
The villa is in the “Coconut Grove I” compound on Galu Beach, right next to Kanu village and just before the water park. Inside the compound it is the fourth villa on the right; the bell is on the left of the gate. We are happy to send you the Google Maps location by WhatsApp before you arrive.
Is the villa safe?
The villa is in a guarded compound. An askari (guard) is on site around the clock, with two at night.
Is the villa suitable for children?
Yes. There is a baby pool 0.5 metres deep, plenty of space in the garden and a water park in the neighbourhood. Children must always be supervised at the pool.
Can we drink the tap water?
The water comes from the villa’s own well and is drinkable once boiled. 20 litres of drinking water are ready on arrival, and the team refills it for a small fee.
How does payment work?
A 10% deposit secures your dates; you pay the balance on arrival. Bank transfer and M-Pesa are accepted. There is no security deposit.
What happens if we have to cancel?
Cancellation is free of charge. Please let us know as early as possible.
House rules
- Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by 11 am
- Quiet hours from 11 pm to 7 am, no parties
- No smoking inside the house
- Please shower before swimming. No glass at the pool. Always supervise children at the pool.
- Room and pool towels stay at the house
- Shoes stay outside
Entry with eTA
To enter Kenya you need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). You apply online, no earlier than three months before arrival, on the official site etakenya.go.ke. Your passport must be valid for at least six months on arrival.
For the application you need the address of your accommodation and a booking confirmation. You will receive both from me after booking.
Please also check the current travel advice issued by your own government before you travel.
Health and vaccinations
See a doctor with travel-medicine experience well before your trip, especially about vaccinations and malaria prevention. The following notes are no substitute for medical advice.
On site, insect repellent at dusk and the mosquito nets on the beds help. Diani has a private hospital, doctors’ surgeries and pharmacies. Travel health insurance is recommended.
Official information: CDC, UK Foreign Office.
Climate and best time to visit
The Kenya coast is warm all year round, usually around 30 °C, and the sea is always inviting. The driest months are December to March and July to October.
The main rainy season falls roughly between April and June, and November often brings shorter showers. Even then the sun shines frequently, the landscape is green and it is quieter. From March to July the villa’s lower rainy-season rate applies.
Kitesurfers come with the north wind from December to March or the stronger south wind during the European summer.
Our local partners
Over the years we have built up a network of reliable partners. You receive the contacts in our digital guest guide when you book, and the team at the villa can arrange much of it for you.
- Taxi and transfers: Mombasa airport to the villa about KES 5,000, Mombasa railway station (SGR) about KES 5,000–5,500
- Tuk-tuk: waiting in the village outside the gate; to the supermarket and back about KES 300
- Scooter: about KES 1,500 per day, delivered to the villa
- Private cook: about KES 1,000–2,000 per meal plus ingredients
- Massage: at the villa or on the beach, about KES 1,500 per hour
- Safari: operators with offices in Diani, for example Monika Safaris
- Kitesurfing and diving: Kenya Kitesurfing School and Yellow Fins at the beach access
All partner prices are approximate (as of November 2026) and may change.