Dhow House located in Turtle bay, Watamu beach, is a striking Moroccan / Lamu style 5 bedroom house with a Terrazzo swimming pool situated on the first floor. This large house has coloured cement throughout using different colour shades and a clean white terrazzo kitchen.
The Moroccan theme is striking throughout with the use of arches, plaster carving and wooden shutters on the windows.
• Fantastic entertaining area upstairs
• Beach Access -> 2-minute walk to the crystal clear waters of Watamu Marine Park
• Set in 1-acre of garden & on 3 storeys, it has a magnificent entrance & a large swimming pool
• Comfortable sun beds that look over the pool or out over the gardens below
• 2 large double bedrooms with ensuite shower and dressing rooms
• Ideal for entertaining plus special tower with 360 degree views of Watamu over a tree canopy
• Fully staffed including cook; day and night askaris and G4S security buttons
• Small backup generator.
BEDROOM 1 (First Floor) -> Double Bed
Fitted mosquito net, fan, ensuite shower room and dressing room – safe – private terrace.
BEDROOM 2 (First Floor) -> Double Bed
Fitted mosquito net, fan, ensuite shower room and dressing room – safe – private terrace.
BEDROOM 3
(Ground Floor) -> 2 x Single Beds
Fitted mosquito net, fan, ensuite shower room and private covered terrace
BEDROOM 4
(Ground Floor) -> 2 x Single Beds
Fitted mosquito net, fan, private covered terrace – shower room shared with bedroom 5
BEDROOM 5 (Ground Floor) -> 2 x Single Beds
Fitted mosquito net, overhead fan, air-conditioning, shower room shared with Bedroom 4
STAR BED (Second Floor) -> 3m x 3m Bed
Mosquito net – access to bathroom on floor below – not for children or anyone not in control overnight.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
FISHING IN WATAMU
• Deep Sea Fishing - Watamu Beach waters offer some of the best deep-sea fishing in the World
• Mida Creek Fishing - For those of us who prefer to see land when they fish
• Designated Marine Reserve & rod & line are allowed. More info at=>http://www.discoverwatamu.com/fishing.html
WATER SPORTS
• Kite Surfing - This extreme sport is relatively new to Watamu but it is taking off fast - just like its fans.
• Exceptional Snorkeling & Diving in Watamu Marine National Park -- spectacular undersea life
THINGS & PLACES TO SEE
• Visit Butterfly Farm & Gede Ruins Museum - 11 kms from Watamu / Famous National Museum, Ticket office at the ruins gates
• Dhow Trips & Sundowners On Mida Creek – arranged through local hotels
• 28 kms North of Watamu is Malindi Town (Famous Vasco Dagama Pillar, Italian Pizza, etc.)
• Turtle Watch - A rehabilitation centre for turtles (learn about various turtles that come back to Watamu every year)
• Bio-Ken Snake Farm - A reptile research centre
• Golf: - Watamu has its own new Pitch & Putt 9 Holes & a Driving Range. Open: 7am -11am & 3.30-630pm
PLACES TO EAT
You don't need to eat in every night!
• Anna & Andrea's Ice Cream - Selection of Ice Creams on the coast made daily; pastries & cakes
• Open 6am to 6pm during from Mid July to Mid March - Closed On Tuesdays
• Pilipan Restaurant - Lovely open-air restaurant overlooking Prawn Lake offering Asian Fusion Cuisine (Indian Curries & naan breads, Coriander & Feta Samosas plus lovely sticky spare ribs & cocktails); sunsets + Take Away Menu; Open All Year Around - Closed Mondays