A rare combination of attractions is found along the 2km near-empty sandy beach, lapped by the warm Indian Ocean. Relax on the balcony of Chale Reefs, eating freshly-roasted coconut strips, or home-made cake, while watching the gentle waves. Chale Reefs is a comfortable, fully-staffed, family house situated on a vast white sandy beach in the far south of Kenya. Spend your days swimming in the sea or the newly installed pool (Oct 2014), snorkelling, fishing, playing tennis, reading from the well-stocked shelves, bird watching and, if you are lucky, watching newly hatched turtles make their first dangerous journey down to the sea. Visit the colourful market in Msambweni, the traditional village down the beach and wonder at the shellfish, barracuda, snapper delivered to the door on a daily basis by local fishermen. Chale Reefs is a stunning setting for a memorable holiday which can be as active or as relaxing as you want.
Beach Front House, Msambweni, Kenya South Coast
- House
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 3 nights
Beach House south coast Kenya - within 30 m of sea - Ideal Family Holiday Home
Owner
Judy Lindgren
- Response rate:
- 20%
- Response time:
- within a few days
- Speaks:
- English, French, Swahili
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 13, 2018
About Judy Lindgren
When the owner retired from an international company in 1986, after 20 years of living in Kenya, the family wanted to retain a connection with this wonderful country and its people. By chance they came upon Msambweni and were at once taken by its relative remoteness and lack of tourist development. The beach was very uncrowded then and remains so now. The whole family was excited by the idea of building a house on the beach and the house was completed in 1988. Chase Reefs is regularly visited by the family, including the five grandchildren, who now live in the UK. We support village efforts particularly the voluntary Msambweni Orphans Programme and an educational charity set up by our daughter (www.etatu.org.uk)
Judy Lindgren purchased this House in 1980
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Bedroom 11 baby crib
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: Three of the four bedrooms have verandah access, and all have large mosquito nets, ceiling fans, built-in cupboards and a lockable drawer. One room has air-conditioning. There is also cot and mattress available, with net.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, tub, shower
- Shower room 1shower
- Shower room 2shower
- Shower room 3shower
- All bedrooms have their own shower, basin and w.c. Two also have a bath. There is one additional bathroom with shower, basin and w.c. downstairs.
Location Type
- Beach
- Waterfront
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
- Iron & Board
- Ceiling Fans
- Living RoomThe spacious living room has a large cushioned area and many chairs. The dining room inside seats 8. Outside, the covered patio has a dining table for 8. Upstairs the verandah has a spectacular views of the beach and ocean.
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Stove
- Oven
- KitchenCooker (electricity and gas, with oven), two fridge-freezers, bottle cooler, water filters and good size store.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- GolfThere is a good 18-hole golf course at Leisure Lodge Hotel in Diani, which is about 35-40 minutes away from Chale Reefs.
Suitability
- suitable for elderly or infirm
Pool / Spa
- Private Pool
Attractions
- forests
- reefs
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- whale watching
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
Sports & Adventure Activities
- swimming
- tennis
- golf
- wind-surfing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- deepsea fishing
- snorkeling
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: Chale Reefs has always been very much a family home, and is ideal for a relaxing holiday. The beach is safe for children, with plenty of pools at low tide. The upstairs verandah and walkway have webbing to prevent toddlers endangering themselves and there are gates at the top and bottom of the stairs. The tennis court is on the top part of the plot as is the newly installed pool (Oct 2014) with extensive paved surrounds for sunbeds and its own large pool house. Outside: The house is at beach level with large gardens on all four sides. The beach is just 30 meters from the house. The new swimming pool is on the top plot with plenty of sunbeds and a large pool house when it gets too hot. There is also a tennis court, with a covered 'banda' where one can sit and enjoy the action. Utility Room: Laundry and ironing is done daily by the staff. Linen and towels are provided. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Bakari looks after guests requests and the pool. Wima is the cook and is helped in the house by Chigwe. Hamisi tends the garden. There are two night watchmen. Mwanamisi, our family ayah (nanny), can be employed to help with small children. Other: There is an extensive library catering for just about every taste as well as a good selection of games, cards and jigsaws.
House Rules
Check-in: Flexible
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
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Special interest holidays: Diani is about 20 kms away. It is a major tourist centre where one can make arrangements for fishing trips, diving, or game-viewing. Shimba Hills National Reserve is about 40 minutes from Diani. Tsavo National Park is three to four hours by road. The Mara can be reached by airplane from the Ukunda/Diani airport. We will be happy to supply any further information and recommend local operators. Kisite Marine Park is about 20kms further south of Msambweni. Captain Ali can arrange trips there as well. Coast/Beach: The beach is blessed by two kms of fine white sand. High tide brings the sea within 10 metres of the garden; low tide exposes the teeming rock pools. One meets few others on the beach: a few fishermen and the occasional tourist. The Turtle Watch supervisor, Captain Ali, can take visitors out in his 'ngalawa' (local fishing boat) for snorkelling trips to the reef. He can also escort visitors to watch seasonal turtle hatching. Travel: Overseas visitors usually come to Mombasa airport. The drive to Chale Reefs is about 1 1/2 hours across the Likoni ferrry and South to Msambweni. There are flights from Nairobi to Ukunda/Diani which avoids Mombasa and is a much shorter transfer. The drive to Msambweni is almost all on tarmac, with just the last couple of kilometers on a dirt road. Precise directions will of course be given to visitors. Alternatively we can supply contact details for trusted taxis that we use. Distances: Mombasa 45 kms Diani 22 kms Further Details: In Diani the major banks have ATM machines. In addition to all the facilities usually found in a small town, there are plenty of restaurants, travel operators and curio shops.