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ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop & Pool

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Interior
Living area
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Sea view
    Sea view

Explore the area

Map
Lamu, Lamu
  • Lamu Museum
    3 min walk
  • Lamu Fort
    6 min walk
  • German Post Office Museum
    6 min walk
  • Lamu (LAU-Manda)
    25 min walk

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop & Pool

ONEWAY House, a beautiful three-story home is located in the heart of the historic Lamu Stone Town. In 2012 the award-winning architect Urku Sanchez transformed a dilapidated ruin into the now existing elegant structure. The renovations were carried out with sensitivity to the Swahili architecture and Islamic culture of Lamu. With four spacious ensuite bedrooms and various sitting areas, the house can comfortably accommodate up to 10 adults and is ideal for families or groups of friends.

A Swahili wooden door opens into a small courtyard. A wide stone staircase leads up to the first level. As one comes up the stairs the pool is directly ahead at the top of the stairs. Its cool water is a welcoming sight in the heat and a beautiful contrast to the whitewashed and stone walls. On the first-floor bedroom 1 and 2 are located on each side of a covered traditional veranda style sitting area. A part of the veranda is open next to the pool so one can either sunbathe or sit in the covered area. Bedroom 1 hosts a traditional Arabic Mashrabiya. This is an ariel window handcrafted from wood. It is located above one of Lamu town’s main alleys and offers a picturesque view of the sea through another narrow alley leading to the sea front. It is a perfect spot to sit back and experience the buzzing life of the local people while staring at the Indian Ocean.

A kitchen, dining area, and a guest toilet are also located on the first floor.

The second-floor hosts bedroom 3 and 4. Bedroom 3 has a spacious lounge adjoining it with a large day-bed, equipped with a mosquito net. The day-bed can easily be transformed into an actual bed to host up to two children. This makes bedroom 3 the perfect choice for a small family or a group of friends of up to 4. Both, bedroom 3 and 4 have their private sea view terraces with a day-bed and a table with chairs, where you can enjoy the breeze.

The third (top) floor consists of a spacious roof terrace, partially covered by a makuti roof, making it ideal for rain or shine. The spectacular sea view to the front and the Lamu architecture at the back, its spacious sitting space and a bar area makes the rooftop the perfect sundowner spot to relax after a sunny beach day. A quaint open-air toilet is located at the side through a small door.

All the bedrooms, the covered veranda on the first floor and the kitchen are fitted with ceiling fans. The four poster Swahili beds in all the bedrooms are fitted with mosquito nets and are locally hand crafted pieces of art, allowing an authentic Lamu experience. The traditional architecture of the house offers good wind circulation, essential for Lamu’s warm coastal climate.
Some before and after pictures of this exciting architectural feat can be found on the website of Urku Sanchesz under the project ONEWAY House.

For a small tour of the house check out our Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0flvGI565Rk&feature=youtu.be
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During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lamu Museum. Features include a rooftop terrace. The vacation home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a private pool, a kitchen, and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include a rooftop deck and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Lamu Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Lamu Fort
This vacation home offers its guests a rooftop terrace. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Arjun Malhotra

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the rooms!

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Mosquito nets

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop Pool
Oneway House Lamu Seaview Rooftop & Pool Lamu
Oneway House Lamu Seaview Rooftop & Pool Private vacation home

ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop & Pool Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olivia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay at Oneway House
We had a lovely 9 day stay at the one way house. The house is simply stunning and very well maintained and clean. Michael- the chef- made us beautiful breakfasts and dinners. It’s impossible to choose a favorite dish but his curries are world class and biryani a MUST have. Paul helped us navigate Lamu. He is the man about about town. Ensures that we got our boat captain, walked us to catch our boat for day trips. Lamu town offers an authentic sense of the rich culture. Just an overall amazing trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022