Kenya Coast holiday villa: Galu Beach, Diani

Topi Villa, affordable luxury on Kenya's southern coast

Kenya Coast villa rental - Topi Villa
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Description Villa, 280 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities near the sea, pool, daily maid service, garden, terrace
Rates per property (GBP)
£50 - £85/night 
£350 - £800/week 
Dennis and Jo Anne Driscoll
+44 (0)1529-455484
Speaks: English
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of this Kenya Coast holiday villa 2 Double bedrooms with en-suite plus 1 double and 2 single beds in upper gallery

Topi Villa stands in a secure gated compound within a larger secure development. There is a half acre of mature tropical garden with a private swimming pool and poolside bar. There is a large verandah. The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms both with en suite facilities. Each of the bedrooms has a day bed that is suitable for a child to sleep on, if parents prefer their child to be in their room. There is also a double bed, two single beds and a lounge area in the upper gallery. The villa will sleep 6 adults plus 2 children. All the rooms remain relatively cool in the hottest weather due to the thatched roof and the sea breezes. Topi Villa offers privacy yet is close to the shops and hotels of Diani beach. The beach is a short walk from the villa.
Kenya Coast villa rental
Kenya Coast villa rental - Pool side bar

Pool side bar
Kenya Coast villa rental
Kenya Coast villa rental - Nearest beach, 600m

Nearest beach, 600m
Kenya Coast villa rental - Master Bedroom with en suit

Master Bedroom with en suit
Kenya Coast villa rental
Kenya Coast villa rental - Lounge and 2 single beds in the upper gallary

Lounge and 2 single beds in the upper gallary
Kenya Coast villa rental

Location: Kenya Coast at the Kenya

Nearest Airport: Moi International Mombasa at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Mombasa at 22 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 600.0 Metres
Car: recommended
Topi Villa is located 30kms south of Mombasa, approximately one and half hours by taxi from the airport (can be arranged on confirmation of booking). Galu beach is a leisurely 7 -10 minutes along a path, taking you to a white coral sand beach with a live coral reef 400m offshore. Galu Beach is a continuation of Diani Beach, the main tourist destination on the coast south of Mombasa. The Galu and Diani beach tourist areas have a good choice of restaurants and beach bars and many of the major hotels welcome non-resident diners. The National Parks of Tsavo East and West are a 3 hour drive. The Shimba Hills park and elephant sanctuary are a 1 hour drive from the villa. Mombasa 'old town' (a heritage site) and Fort Jesus are 45 minutes by car, journey time depending on luck with the Likoni ferry.
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Availability for this holiday villa rental at the Kenya Coast, Kenya

Updated:
Nov 5, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday villa at the Kenya Coast, Kenya

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
01 September 2009 - 14 December 2009 £490 £70 £70 5 Nights
Christmas/New year 15 December 2009 - 14 January 2010 £800 - - 2 Weeks
15 January 2010 - 31 March 2010 £595 £85 £85 5 Nights
Low season 01 April 2010 - 30 June 2010 £350 £50 £50 3 Nights

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Rates quoted for up to 6 persons. Any additional guests will be charged £10 per night. Deposit required to secure reservation; let is subject to contract, Balance paid prior to arrival.

    Rates include advice on local services, safaris, facilities and do's and don't of life on the Kenya coast.
    An initial supermarket shop and taxi to meet clients at Mombasa airport can be arranged in advance but will be charged to the guest's account.
  • Subject to published reservations and prospective bookings, Topi Villa is available to Kenyan residents wishing to take a short break at the coast. Please contact the owners.
  • Our cook works from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm on a Saturday and on a Sunday he is off. If you require him to stay on in the evenings or to work extra on a Saturday and Sunday the over time is to be paid by the Client. This is at a local rate of Ksh250 per hour (at current exchange rate £2.25) This is to be paid direct to staff

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday villa rental in Kenya Coast, Kenya

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 280 m²
Location Type:
  • near the sea
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • safe
  • towels provided
  • daily maid service
  • linen provided
  • staff
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • grill
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • fridge
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, En suit
    Bathroom 2 - Shower Enclosure, Toilet, Ensuit
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, En suite
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon, En suite
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon, En suite
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed, In upper gallery
  • All beds have there own fitted mosquito nets and free standing fans are provided in each room. The bedrooms remain relatively cool thanks to the thatched roof and the coastal breezes that maintain inside temperature between 25 and 29 degrees centigrade at the hottest time of the year. The sofa in the main bedroom could serve as a bed for a young child.
Entertainment:
  • CD
Outside:
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • parking
  • 4 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair accessible
Local Activities:
  • wind-surfing
  • diving
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • golf
  • paragliding
Notes: Life in the tropics is centred around the veranda and pool. The veranda has dining and a lounge areas. The poolside has sunbeds and the pool is large enough to swim. Both veranda and pool are assured of privacy as the garden is not overlooked from neighbouring properties. There are two staff; one is a cook/housekeeper, the second looks after the pool and garden. The cook / housekeeper will cook your food for breakfast and lunch. He is happy to cook an occasional evening meal if this is arranged in advance and the guests accept the responsibility to pay daily overtime.

Further details for this holiday villa rental at the Kenya Coast, Kenya

Further info: Additional information on Topi Villa and holidays at the Kenyan coast available on request.

Summary: Topi Villa offers a combination of leisurely poolside living and an opportunity to visit Kenya's national parks for game viewing. A holiday at the coast can comfortably include a 2 - 4 day visit to the Tsavo game parks. The National Parks of Tsavo East and West are a 3 hour drive. For the more adventurous, there are excursions and safaris to the Maasai Mara (served daily by a 2 hour flight by light aircraft). Closer to your temporary home there is the Shimba Hills National Park and elephant sanctuary within 1 hours drive. Galu beach is probably the cleanest and less crowded of the beaches along the coast. There are 7 kilometers of white coral sand at Galu and Diani. From Diani beach, arrange scuba diving, deep sea fishing, dhow trips and most water sports. Leisure Lodge Club (an 18 hole, par 72 course) is just 10 minutes away by car and holiday makers are welcomed.

Other Activities: A base at the coast for safaris into the Shimba hills and the National Parks of Tsavo East and West

Reviews for this holiday villa rental at the Kenya Coast, Kenya

Rating
5 out of 5

the perfect villa

in love with kenya Dumfriesshire
Review Submitted: February 3, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
The villa is beautifully decorated, clean and well maintained. It was a real pleasure to spend our week there. The location is peaceful and the beach is just a 10 minute walk away. Didn't really sample the nightlife but did notice disco's and bars. You can easily get to larger towns by taxi or matutu if you want to sample some local transport! There are quite a few restaurants to eat out in the evenings but the house steward is such a good cook we preferred to pay him overtime to do our evening meal a few nights - he should be in a michelin restaurant. He is an absolute treasure and looks after you so well.
Day visits can be easily arranged to Tsavo, Shimba, Shimoni, Mombasa. The owners are really helpful in supplying information and making arrangements for your arrival in the way of an initial food shop/taxi's etc. The services they offer are excellent and you couldn't ask for better.
We will definitley go again and we would also recommend this beautiful villa to friends.
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