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Private Holiday Cottages for
rent in Diani Beach Kenya
the cheapest rate on Kenya's coast
for private Holiday Cottages,from only £ 10 pppn ,and yet private and
exclusive,cook and housemaid services,jacuzzi pool and snooker in the
tropical garden,close to the superb beach of the Indian Ocean
for
booking enquiries please contact the owner directly :
07730972137 from the UK and +447730972137 from outside the United
Kingdom(Great Britain) or mailto:webmaster@dianibeach.co.uk
rental rates in USD
rental rates in EURO
rental rates in GBP rental rates in
KSh Airport
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Rental Rates in
USD(US
Dollars)
February/March/April/May : only USD
24 pppn
June/July/August :only USD 28
pppn
September/October/November:only USD
24 pppn
December/January: only USD 32 pppn
Prices do include all utilities
Discounts : Children under 12 get 50 % discount
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Longterm rentals: only USD 20 pppn (valid for
all seasons,minimum rental 2 months
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Rental Rates in
GBP (British Pound Sterling)
February/March/April/May : only £ 12
pppn
June/July/August :only £ 14
pppn
September/October/November:only £ 12
pppn
December/January: only £ 16 pppn
Prices do include all utilities
Discounts : Children under 12 get 50 % discount
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Longterm rentals: only £ 10 pppn (valid for all
seasons,minimum rental 2 months
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Rental Rates
in EURO
February/March/April/May : only 18
EURO pppn
June/July/August :only EURO
21 pppn
September/October/November:only 18 EURO
pppn
December/January: only EURO
24 pppn
Prices do include all utilities
Discounts : Children under 12 get 50 % discount
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Longterm rentals: only 15 EURO pppn (valid for
all seasons,minimum rental 2 months
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Rental Rates
KSh ( Kenyan Shilling)
February/March/April/May : only KSh
1800 pppn
June/July/August :only KSh
2100 pppn
September/October/November:only KSh 1800
pppn
December/January: only KSh
2400 pppn
Prices do include all utilities
Discounts : Children under 12 get 50 % discount
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Longterm rentals: only KSh 1500 pppn (valid for
all seasons,minimum rental 2 months
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Our
cook
Citron,our cook can't wait to
proof his excellent cooking skills and nothing makes him more happy
to see our guests enjoying their meal.Obviously he is a master of
the local cuisine using fresh fish,seafood,exotic spices,tropical
fruits and vegetables from the local market. He is also familiar
with Indian ,European,Arabic and Zanzibar since these cultures have
highly influenzed the cuisine on Kenya's coast. He also caters for
vegetarians and know how to cook Halal meat .Additional costs are
only £ 10 per day (Euro 15 /USD 20 / KSh
1500 )
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Airport
transfer
Diani Beach is at least 30 miles south of Mombasa. It is
important to us that you arrive safe and relaxed at the Villas in
Diani after a long and often exhausting flight.We provide
Arrival(and departure) transport from Moi International Airport or
the Railway Station in Mombasa 24/7 , regardless what time you
arrive or how delayed your flight might be.Our driver is
experienced,reliable and knows the area well.The car is new,well
maintained and safe.
Arrival transport from Mombasa : £ 30 /USD 60 / Euro 45
Departure transport to Mombasa: £ 30 / USD 60 / Euro
45
rate includes parking fees at the Airport and Likoni Ferry
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Airport Transport is an optional service
we offer to our guests and is highly recommended.Please note that this is purely
a service to our guests and is a non-profit offer.Moi International Airport
in Mombasa is about 30 miles from Diani Beach . It is important to us that you
arrive safe and relaxed at Villa Monique in Diani Beach after a long and often
exhausting flight .Therefore we provide Airport transfer 24 hours a
day regardless of your arrival time . We will pick you up at the Airport ( or
Railway Station ) in Mombasa with a clean,safe and fully licenced car.Our
driver is experienced,reliable and knows the area very well
. Costs are : Arrival transfer from Mombasa: £30/Euro 45/USD
60 . Departure Transport to Mombasa: £30 / Euro45 / USD 60 Click
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Villa Monique is a private
inexpensive Holiday Cottage in Diani Beach. It is only 8 minutes walk from the
Villa to the superb white sandy beach.An ideal hideaway for couples and
honeymooners.A small paradise for individualists and adventurers. It is also
suitable for families with small children. I go myself every year for holidays
with my wife and my three kids . There are three similar Cottages on the
compound , named after my three children : Villa Monique,Villa Pierre and Villa
Mwangi. All three Villas are build in the tradional coastal style combined with
European standard. One Villa can accommodate maximum 6 persons
comfortably.Downstairs each Villa has two bedrooms with one doublebed each.All
bedrooms have airconditoning,ceiling fans and mosquito-nets . Upstairs there is
an open studio-like area with further sleeping facilities.The studio can also be
used as a living room. All beds upstairs are also equipped with mosquito-nets,
although there are not many mosquitos in this area anyway. There is no need for
an aircondition upstairs . The tradional architecture of the Villa makes use of
the always present sea breeze and provides the area with a cool and very
pleasent Temperature . Housemaid service is provided and included in the price.
The Villa will be cleaned on a daily basis and your beds will be made . Linen
and a basic set of towels are provided .The kitchen is small but fully equipped
. Of course you may cook yourself if you wish.If you like cooking , there is
plenty of room to experiment with exoctic spices ,fresh tropical fruits and
vegetables,fresh fish and seafood,meat and even African game like Impala
,Ostrich,crocodile, etc is available ,although you might have to buy it from
Mombasa since game is not affordable and not much liked by the local population
. However you have your own personal chef available who will be happy to cook
for you local and international specialities. This servive is also included in
the price , there are no extra charges for the cook.We will welcome you with a
welcome drink and a shopping basket with some basic food on your first day . So
you can relax and it will save you the hustle to shop around the first day.Once
you are settled the housekeeper will show you the area and tell you where the
shops etc are . This service is free as well, however then you have to buy and
pay your own food and basic essentials like toiletpaper,soap,etc yourselfThere
is one bathroom with a shower and a toilet.We have the privilege to have our own
water source and water supply( drinking quality) and therefore always hot and
cold water available.Many places around Mombasa do have sometimes water supply
problems especially if it did not rain for a few months or so.There is an
outdoor jacuzzi pool in the tropical garden and a snooker table as well which
can be used anytime free of charge .Every house has a roofed terrace . Most
guests use it as an outdoor living and dining room and spend most of their time
their if they are at home.Location : Villa Monique is situated in a beautiful
private estate called Bougainvilla II , the place is very private and peaceful ,
without noise or other people disturbing you .And yet all action is nearby. To
reach the superb white sandy beach you have to walk about 8 minutes a small path
through the bush . By the way,the famous writer Ernest Hemingway used to come to
Diani mainly for Deep Sea Fishing, according to him Diani is "one of the most
beautiful white sandy beaches of the world"Security: Kenya in general is
certainly better than it's reputation ,and often articles and reports published
by the Western media do not always reflect the real situation of the whole
country , especially in the coast province. I personally feel safer in Diani
Beach than eg in London nowadays,where I spend most time of the year. Of course
Villa Monique still has a 24hours alarmsystem and there is always a
night-watchman around .So far we did not even had one arlam ( I have bought the
first house 1998 )
Car rental : There is a parking space in front of the
garden which is suitable for maximum two cars . Cars,car hire and taxis in Kenya
are relatively expensive in Kenya by international standards.There are several
small car rental companies in Diani, private car hire is also available.My
housekeeper will be happy to assist you in finding a reasonable priced and
reliable car if you wish.Diani Beach has a good touristic infrastruture and much
to offer for the visitor. Diani also is blessed with a beautiful coral reef and
is a paradise for Scuba Diving . There are several Diving schools with aproved
diving instructors in the area. They are offering diving trips for just a few
hours or up to several days which normally includes exciting things like night
diving and wreck diving. Even if you are not a diver you should at least do a
little bit of snorkeling to get a glimbse of the fascinating underwater world in
Diani.It is also possible to book a Dhow Safari . A Dhow is the tradional
sailing boat of the East African Coast . The used to sail far as India and the
Middle East,trading with slaves,spices and other goods . Nowadays there are
mainly build for tourists and for a few private owners . A few small operators
in Diani offer Dhow Safaris to one of the small islands along the Kenyan Coast
often combined with snorkeling , diving or fishing with meals included .If you
are bit lucky you will Dolphins and giant sea turtles on the way . Diani is also
an excellent place for Deep Sea Fishing.As mentioned ,the famous writer Ernest
Hemingway visited the Kenyan Coast regurlary for Big Game Fishing . There are
several operators in the area. Obviciously going on the Safari is one of Kenya's
main atraction: several small tour operators in Diani offering Road Safaris to
Amboseli , Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks . Shimba Hills National Park
is only about 25 miles from Diani Beach . Since Diani has a small airstrip,you
can fly with a small aircraft straight to the world famous Masai Mara. Diani
Beach is an excellent base for excursions : sightseeing tour in Mombasa,
visiting the spice island Zanzibar via small aircraft or you can sail a few days
with a Dhow to Zanzibar !Tours to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tansania ( the
border is just 30 miles south of Diani ) and Mount Kenya , the two highest
mountains in Africa can also be arranged .On the northern end of Diani you find
Leisure Golf Club,only 10-15 minutes drive from Villa Monique.5833 metres-par
72-18 holes. Leisure Golf Club,the only golf course on Kenya's south coast is
the latest golf course in Kenya.Featuring 18 holes and it is one of the most
challenging courses in Kenya.The course features American style
bunkers.Tidwarf,tifgreen and pennlinks grasses,imported from the United States
of America are used for the tees,fairways and greens respectively.There are two
water feature holes.The first one is a man made lake,converted from an old
quarry and holds 70 million litres(15 million gallons) of water and is the
source of the course-wide pop-up sprinkler system.The finishing hole is a 547
yard par five dogleg,with a lake with live crocdiles planned for it ! The course
is certainly not for the weak-hearted !Health : There is a well equipped small
private Hospital in Diani "Diani Beach Hospital" at the northern end of
Diani,next to Leisure Lodge Golf Club . The facilities are good and the hospital
does accept most western travel health insurances , although they might ask you
to pay at least a part of your bill in cash or credit card .Nightlife in Diani :
There are many small bars in the area , offering mainly Tusker ( a very good
Lager beer , highly recommended by myself ), but ask for a cold one ! You also
should try "Nyamo Choma" which is Kenya's speciality : barbequed meat with hot
spicy chili sauce .Tusker and Nyama Choma have to go together !There are several
good restaurants in Diani offering local food , cuisine from Zansibar , Chinese,
Indian,Italien and German.The two favorite beach bars are certainly "Fourty
Thieves" and "Nomads" at the moment.The "Shakatak" in Diani Beach is the only
nightclub/discothec on Kenya's south coast . This etablisment has a bit of a
reputation as a pick up joint ,however can be good fun. The DJ's are certainly
quite good and play a good mix form UK and US charts, Indie, local music and
reggae and Lingala sounds from Zaire .The food which you can have at the outdoor
restaurant is also not bad. Drinks are a bit pricy for many people , so the
crowds get warmed up at the nearby "Tandoori-bar" before entering the dance
floor . The nightclub is not very big and it can be a bit hot inside on a busy
weekend night with airconditioning not coping anymore .I recommend to see the
place at least once and then make your own picture..
By the way , your age
does not matter, your money is more important...Shopping : Diani Beach has a
small European style shopping center where you can buy most of the things you
need while on holiday: pharmacy,bank,butchery,bakery,a few safari and tour
operators, African fashion boutique,etcFor more local colour and cheaper prices
you can take a Matadu( public minibus) to Ukunda , the local village just a few
miles away.It is worth to take the time to explore Ukunda to learn bargaining
and compare prices , bargaining is an essential skill in Kenya !Transport : The
transport for ordanary Kenyans is the Matadu(Minibus) .It is perfectly okay for
you to use them for your local travel within Diani or Ukunda .They are cheap and
operate from the early morning hours till late , basically as long they have
business, means as long as the bars are open,there is no fixed time . However ,
I DO NOT recommend for my guests to use Matadus for long distance travel eg to
Mombasa.Accidents are common,roads and cars are often not maintained at all and
some of the drivers are insane.
Diani Beach is about 30
miles from Mombasa Airport . We now offer arrival transport AND departure
transport for only £ 30( 60 USD or 45 Euro) each way.We will pick you up
from Mombasa Airport and make sure you arrive relaxed and hustle free at your
holiday villa .And we will bring you safely and comfortable back to the Airport
Mombasa once your holiday in Diani Beach Kenya comes to an end. Click
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YOUR PERSONAL CHEF/COOK:
your personal chef/cook and housemaid service.Of course you are free to cook by
yourself as well or you can try one of the excellent local restaurants. But you
should test the excellent skills of our local chef .He will prepare what you
wish and when you wish to dine . No fixed times like in a hotel .The choice is
yours : seafood,indian,arabic,african,kenyan game,fish,plenty of fresh organic
vegetables and tropical fruits , the famous cuisine from Zansibar,he will also
provide cooking for vegetarians and halal meat .If you want to stick to your
food at home , there will be no problem either.If want to book our cook : only £
10/Euro 15/USD per day .
INCLUDED : We will
welcome you with a refreshing tropical drink .We will even fill your
fridge for the first day with the basics you need . So you will not have
any troubles the first day to shop around and you can relax and recover from
your flight .
INCLUDED : ALL
utilities : eg water(we have our own water source and the water has drinking
quality and water is always available) electricity ,garbage
collection,gardening,security,waste water and all these kind of things ,there
are no hidden costs .
INCLUDED : Although
Villa Monique is in a very safe area we have of course for your peace of mind a
24 hours alarm system and in the night there will be a watchman to make
sure you sleep well.Anyway there will be always my staff around the
compound , during the day our gardener,the housemaid and our chef/cook.During
the night the watchman will be there . There are always more than happy to
assist you .And of course there is Anke the housekeeper who will show
you a bit of Diani Beach and will do the best she can to make your holiday
unforgetable.
INCLUDED : You are very
much welcome to use the Jacuzzi Pool and the snooker which are both integrated
in the tropical garden
INCLUDED : All bedrooms
have mosiquito-nets,ceiling funs and aircondition
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