Ttunu House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.2
  • The entire place is yours
  • 2153 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace

About this property

Historic Setting: Ttunu House Lamu Town is located in Lamu, housed in a historic building. The property offers sea views and a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, in the garden, or by the year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available in public areas, ensuring connectivity. Comfortable Living: The villa features a living room, private pool, balcony, and terrace. Additional amenities include a washing machine, kitchen, dining area, and work desk. Nearby Attractions: Located a 2-minute walk from the 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 656 feet from Lamu Museum, the property is also close to Lamu Fort and Gallery Baraka.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Activities:

  • Beach

  • Swimming pool

Availability

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Abigail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gorgeous house with spacious rooms! We were a group of friends and had a great time relaxing around the pool and enjoying the wonderful hospitality of the house management. The interiors were absolutely stunning and very comfortable. The meals...”
Jessie
Kenya Kenya
“Ttunu House is truly a hidden gem in the middle of the old town — quiet, peaceful, and yet very conveniently located. The environment is calm despite being in a lively area. The house was extremely clean and well maintained. The staff were very...”
Emily
Canada Canada
“The whole house is incredible. The photos don’t do it justice online. It is a little paradise in Lamu town. The staff were incredible - Stephen’s cooking was delicious and they were attentive while still giving us tons of space. We absolutely...”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“great service from Anton and Steve the chief. Elizabeth who manages the property met us and checked and us out. She sorted private yoga and guides for us and was very nice to us. I will just caution that the bedrooms have fans but it was still...”
Rebekka
Austria Austria
“We stayed at Ttunu House in January 2025, and it was simply incredible! The house is beautiful, lovingly restored, and tastefully furnished. There is truly not a single thing to complain about! The Ttunu House team—Cornelius, Stephen, and...”
Okendo
Kenya Kenya
“The host organised for transport to pick us up from Lamu Airport.”
Kathleen
Ireland Ireland
“Super clean and beautiful house in the heart of Lamu, you are closed to the port and the main street. A few minutes away from the fort. It is super accessible! On top of that the staff is great with a really detailed attention in keeping the...”
Maria
Portugal Portugal
“After a slight misunderstanding as to the day or arrival, Elizabeth and Cornelius promptly managed to solve the issue and pick us up and have the house ready for us. The staff was always courteous and available to help us. Steven, the cook, cooked...”
Jacques
Germany Germany
“Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll - spartanisch ausgestattet, was dem Ort Lamu gerecht wird. Es verfügt über einen eigenen Koch und einen Housekeeper die sich vorbildlich um das Wohl der Gäste kümmern.”
Małgorzata
Poland Poland
“Podobało nam się wszystko! Sterylnie czysto, uprzejmość Corneliusa i Stevena... Czuliśmy się znakomicie. Otoczeni życzliwością i zaopiekowani. Cudownie spędzony czas. Mam nadzieję wrócić tam jeszcze nie raz.”

Managed by Ttunu House Ltd

Company review score: 9.1Based on 17 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Ttunu House is situated in Lamu Town, a world heritage site, with views over the Manda Channel and the town’s sky line. The house has been recently and beautifully renovated, combining of authentic Swahili methods of construction with modern details. Ttunu House is a historic, merchant’s town mansion dating from 1740. Historic detailing mixes with modern luxury. Beautiful patios and roof terraces let you enjoy the breeze, the sun, and the stars. An oasis of tranquillity in the heart of Lamu.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Ttunu House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ttunu House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Ttunu House