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Diani Beach Vacation villa rental with private pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

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Villa
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 nights min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach/lakeside relaxation
Nearest beach 0.5 mi
Swimming pool
Child friendly
Car not necessary
Air conditioning
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

Located in Diani Beach Kenya - about 30 km south from Mombasa - Villa Raymond features a luxury Swahili design with two spacious rooms for a maximum of 4 guests (see note below re extra beds), a private outdoor pool with sun terrace, open kitchen and bar area, sitting area with television, dvd player and satellite television, large circular open lounge with dining table for 10. Do note an extra bed can be added to each room to sleep 2 more adults in each)

The Private Holiday Villa Raymond is set in beautiful tranquil gardens and only a short distance from the world famous Diani beach where you can enjoy a stroll along the pristine sands or engage in various activities, such as snorkelling, swimming and windsurfing. Beautifully decorated with local artefacts and with true love to detail, Villa Raymond Diani Beach is a true home from home.

Daily housekeeping is included. Private chef and car hire are available on request. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airstrip, 3.5 km from Villa Raymond Diani Beach.

Villa features:

1 Master Bedroom

- Large double bed

- En-suite double shower and luxury bath

- Lounge sitting area with television, dvd player and Skynet

- Fully air conditioned

- His and hers sinks

- Lockable safe

1 Double bedroom

- Large double bed

- Private shower

- Fully air conditioned

- Lockable safe

Facilities

- Fully equipped kitchen

- Gas cooker

- Coffee maker

- Freezer

- Refrigerator

- Full range of cooking utensils

- Full range of tableware

- Bar with 6 seats

- Dining table with 10 seats

- TV lounge with satellite (Family channel)

- Large open central area

- Private gazebo beautifully set under a baobab tree

- Wi-Fi access throughout

- Electrically heated warm water

Extra sofa bed available : please ask for details.

Ideal for honeymooners : enjoy a magical romantic outside dining experience under a baobab tree as part of your stay. Please ask for details

Nearest Airport: Ukunda (3.5 kms away). From Nairobi served by JamboJet; Fly540, Safarilink and Air Kenya

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Beds in other rooms: 2 Sofa beds
2 En suites, 1 Wet room

Families

Great for children of all ages
No pets allowed

Access

Parking
Secure parking
Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Private outdoor pool (unheated)
Private garden
BBQ
Patio

Balcony or terrace
Internet access
Safe
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
Iron
TV
Satellite TV
DVD player
Stereo system
Linen provided
Towels provided
Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

Our goal is to make your stay as unique and special as possible. We have an on-site team consisting of a Manager (Bonnie), Housekeep (Salim) and Gardener (Godfrey). At any time there is anything we can do for you then please ask a team member or contact Bonnie. Bonnie is available 24/7 and lives less than 15 minutes away from the villa. Please do ask us - we will always do our best to satisfy your requests. All our staff take huge pride in their work and want to make your stay special.

from $206/night

Villa Raymond Diani Beach - Luxury Private Villa – Home 6743976

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Villa Raymond Diani Beach - Luxury Private Villa – Home 6743976

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Booking confirmed

50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

24 hours after booking

No refundNo refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($154.44) £125.00

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Our Villa Manager (Bonnie) will walk around the villa with you on arrival and show you all the features.

We have taken huge care in decorating the villa and some items are quite delicate.

We also please ask you not to run the air-conditioning with the doors open!

About the owner

Bonnie E.

Average reply time:: 1 hour 4 minutes
Calendar last updated:: 23 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 8
Based in:: Kenya

Languages spoken: English

Reviews

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Cajo R

Chioggia, Italy

Magic Diani in a Magic Place called Villa Raymond

Feb 2024

the magical experience lived in this enchanting and refined villa will remain among the most beautiful memories of my travels, a particular thanks to the availability and kindness of Bonnie who satisf… More

22 Feb 2024

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner

Thank you for trusting us with your stay. We loved hosting you. We do hope you will return and very much look forward to seeing you again. We will share your lovely feedback with our team. Bonnie & Villa Raymond team

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

abrahammS2387SB

Best villa in diani

Nov 2023

Was welcomed with a delicious smoothie and much desired cold towel. The villa is clean and awesome, the pool is well taken care of, the kitchen has all up to date facilities for self catering, well ma… More

13 Nov 2023

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Response from the owner

Thank you so much for visiting us again. It is always a pleasure to host you. We have shared your kind comments with our team. We look forward to hosting you again before too long Best wishes Bonnie & Villa Raymond Team

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

VictoriaLA92

Cheltenham

Fantastic villa

Jul 2023

My husband and I stayed in Villa Raymond for 3 weeks ‘working from home’ and Simon was so helpful in making sure everything was perfect, including extra internet so our video calls didn&rs… More

22 Jul 2023

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Response from the owner

Thank you both so much for trusitng us with your stay We really enjoyed hosting you and very much look forward to welcoming you back. We shared your kind comments with Irene Take care and see you soon Simon, Bonnie and Villa Raymond team

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jonathansO3871GO

Wonderful stay

Apr 2023

Villa Raymond is a beautiful oasis of privacy. Fantastic place to relax and enjoy Diani. It's location means you have easy access to all Diani has to offer but can also retreat to the Villa and s… More

9 Apr 2023

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Response from the owner

Thank you so much for your kind words which we all appreciate. We very much look forward to you coming again. Best wishes and safe travels onwards Bonnie & Villa Raymond team

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Victor M

Kampala, Uganda

Excellent Villa

Mar 2023

Everything was on perfect Thanks for the hospitality and the great service. I enjoys my stay. Oh and your pool is dope .......

5 Mar 2023

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Response from the owner

Thnak you for your lovely review. Super to host you and do come back!! Best wishes Bonnie & Villa Raymond team

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Bonnie (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Bonnie (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Bonnie (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Bonnie the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Bonnie (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Bonnie (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Bonnie (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Bonnie (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Bonnie (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Bonnie (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Bonnie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Bonnie (the owner) a message.

If Bonnie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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