Title: Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116206940&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes Villa in Lamu with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes ![Outdoor pool - Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes (Shela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116210000/116207000/116206940/ca6e9d1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes (Shela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116210000/116207000/116206940/a40c738a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes (Shela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116210000/116207000/116206940/337ed34d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes (Shela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116210000/116207000/116206940/d7bfccb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes (Shela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116210000/116207000/116206940/9176fa34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes Unwind in our lush garden oasis, take a dip in the pool, and soak in breathtaking views of the surrounding sand dunes. Let the gentle breeze rustle through our Mbibo (Cashew) tree as you enjoy the serenity of this peaceful retreat. Our spacious 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom home comes with a dedicated chef and attentive staff—all included in your stay—so you can truly relax and be pampered. A 15-minute walk through the village brings you to beautiful Peponi Beach, or cross the dunes for a quiet stroll to the pristine shores of Shela and Kipungani. Though close to everything, our home feels like a world away from the bustle of the village. We will also arrange your airport pick-up and drop-off to make your arrival and departure seamless. We can't wait to welcome you to your perfect coastal getaway! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-2.293888,40.91383&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tc%7ELm%7EuxF%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40OBO%40MBOBOBMBOBOBMDMBODMDODMDMDMFMDMFMFMFMDKHMFMFKHMFKHMHKFKHKJKHKHKHIJKJIHKJIJIJIJKJGJILIJGJILGLGJILELGLGLGLELGLELELENELELCNELCNELANCNCLCNCNALANANCN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FLBN%40N%40N%40LBNBNBLBN%40LDNBLDNBLDLDLDNDLDLFLDLFLFLFJDLHLFJFLHJFJHLHJFJJJHJHHHJJJHHJJHHJHJHJHJHJHJFLHJFLHJFLFLFJFLFLDLFLDLDLFLDLBNDLDNBLDLBNBNBLBN%40NBL%40NBN%40N%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNAL%3FNANANANALCNANCNALCNCLCNCNELCNELELCNELGLELELGLELGLGLGLGJGLIJGLIJGLIJIJIJIJIJIJKHIJKJKHIHKJKHKHKFMHKHKHMFKFMHMFKFMDMFMFMDMFMDODMDMDMDOBMDOBMDOBM%40OBOBMBO%40O%40OBM%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOCMAOAOCMCOCOAMCOEMCOEMCMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMGMEMGKGMIMGKGKIMIKIKGKIKIKKKIIIKKKKIIIKIKKKIKGKIKIMGKIMGKGMIKEMGMGMGMEMGMEMEMEMEOEMCMEOCMCOCOCMCOCMAOCOAOAMAOAOAOAO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GWxU92Dq8jm9Ulx2QFp7qdYbWas=) Shela, Lamu County #### What's nearby - Old Mosque \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Shela Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles #### Restaurants - Beach Bar - Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant - ‪Seasuq - ‬7 min walk - Petley's Inn, Lamu - Hapa Hapa Restaurant ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes have a pool? ### Is Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes? ### What time is check-out at Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes? ### Where is Dive in to our pool and feel the breeze at Mbibo House in the Shela sand dunes located? ## Have a question? 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