The trusted way to discover Kenya’s finest private stays.
Beachfront homes on the Indian Ocean, safari houses in private conservancies, and design-forward city stays — vetted by Miki, hosted locally, priced in dollars or shillings.
- 22 hand-picked villas
- 5 coast, bush & city destinations
- Every home personally inspected
- Pay with M-Pesa or card
Chosen this season.
Three homes our team would book before everyone else hears about them.
The Medina Luxury Four-bedroom Villa, Watamu
4 beds · sleeps 8
Experience the grandeur of a magnificent beachfront villa spanning approximately 4,800 square feet, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.
The Medina Luxury Three-Bedroom Villa, Watamu
3 beds · sleeps 6
Indulge in the breathtaking luxury of this stunning beach villa nestled among palm trees, spanning approximately 4,400 square feet with ocean views.
Acacia House, Mara North Conservancy
various beds · sleeps 16
Acacia House, Mara North Conservancy A secluded private retreat nestled in the Ol Chorro Losoit Valley of the beautiful Lemek Hills, Acacia House offers an intimate safari escape for families and small groups. Set within the 30,000-hectare Mara North Conservancy, the house combines the comforts of a private home with exceptional wildlife experiences. Surrounded by hills, plains, valleys and rivers, guests can spot elephant, zebra and other plains game, with the Mara’s famous big cats nearby. Attentive staff and expert local guides complete the experience. Highlights: Private retreat; 3+ bedrooms; expert guides; exceptional game viewing; secluded setting; attentive staff; authentic Mara experience.
Ten places. Two Kenyas.
Salt water and savannah — reef-front villas on the Indian Ocean, private conservancies up-country. Here’s where we work.
The Coast · 4 destinations
Reef-front villas, Swahili houses and barefoot beach living on the Indian Ocean.
Kenyan Coast
Watamu
Marine park, white sand, and the Medina Palms resort community
7 stays
Kenyan Coast
Malindi
Swahili history and the Allamanda beachfront compound
6 stays
South Coast
Diani
Powder-white beaches south of Mombasa
0 stays
Kenyan Coast
Kilifi
Pazuri at Vipingo — resort living on the bluff
4 stays
The Bush & the City · 1 destination
Private conservancies, Rift Valley lakesides and design-forward Nairobi stays.
Find your kind of stay.
Browse by what the trip is for — weddings, families, wellness, or staffed villas with a chef on hand.
Beachfront Villas
Wake up to the Indian Ocean
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Family Favourites
Space for 6 or more, without compromise
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Romantic Escapes
Just the two of you
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Weekend from Nairobi
Short-hop getaways within easy reach
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Safari & Stay
Pair your bush trip with the coast
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Budget-Friendly Gems
Curated value under $150
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Verified by Miki.
We don’t list a villa we haven’t stayed in. Every home passes a structured on-site inspection covering photography, home systems, host response, and guest safety.
- Inspected
- On-the-ground inspection by a Miki team member, re-scored each season.
- Photographed
- Shot by our team. No agent stock, no wide-angle lies.
- Hosted locally
- A Watamu or Nairobi team on call — from airport pickups to chef bookings.
Own a coast home?
Photography, pricing, guest comms, cleaning, payouts — run by a local team that has answered the phone at 2 a.m. more than once. Coastal yields of 8–12% are within reach.