A rustic beach house, Robinson Crusoe style. At the southern tip of Lamu Island, the house faces the Indian Ocean as it rolls in along a great stretch of empty beach. An absolutely perfect place for simply doing nothing, one can nevertheless also lie on the beach, float out to sea or take long walks across the island. Lamu, centuries old, and the most ancient Swahili settlement on the East African coast, is just a 30 minute boat ride away. The space The main living area is a large open plan space, built on stilts to capture the lovely breeze that drifts along the beach, and the magnificent views over the dunes and down to the sea. At one end is a well-stocked library, work space and a dining area. At the other end is a simple kitchen and living area. A private chef is included in the rate the kitchen has a fridge, freezer and gas cooker. Room One is connected to this living area with a short deck, and is also on stilts. It has an ensuite bathroom with a compost loo and a shower. Room Two, about 100m away, is a huge makuti banda built on the sand. It has a big verandah, en suite bathroom (flush loo and shower) and a lovely view of the dunes. A swing bed on the verandah Room Three, is located on the mezzanine floor of the main sitting room and has a large double bed but without an ensuit bathroom.

Bone Idle is hosted by Shindo, our full-time caretaker and chef extraordinaire. Shindo can help with shopping orders in advance, as well as sourcing fresh seafood, arranging boat trips and activities, and cooking whatever delicious food you like, wherever you want it.

Bone Idle is located on the southern tip of Lamu Island, in a remote, secluded part of the island with very few people living around. There are about 12 other private houses and two hotels in the area, and that's it — no village, no shops, no hawkers, just you and a 14km beach stretching all the way north to Shela village. The area is incredibly peaceful, safe, and ideal for those who love a wild beach experience without the sun beds, beach umbrellas, swimming pools, and cocktail bars. That said, Kizingo, a lovely eco-lodge next door, is a short walk away for a meal or a drink, as is Cabanas, also nearby for drinks and activities like water sports. It's a small community, so everyone knows everyone.