Welcome to Villa Mashariki

House Rules

NO SMOKING: Please note that smoking is not permitted inside the villa. Smoking in the garden is allowed. Please discard extinguished cigarette buds in the bin.

NO PARTIES: parties and sound systems are not allowed. Please respect the neighbours - quiet hours are after 10:30/11pm.

SWIMMING POOL: Swimming is at your own risk. There is no lifeguard on duty. Non-confident swimmers and children should be cautious and always supervised. Be extra careful when consuming alcohol. Please shower before entering the pool.

Glasses and bottles are prohibited in and around the swimming pool. There are plastic cups and iron tumblers in the kitchen.

For stays of more than 3 nights, please give Hemedi the time and space to clean the pool, so the pool water does not turn murky.

POOL TOWELS: There are pool towels at the side of the veranda. Please do not take the green towels to the beach.

You can take the old towels to the beach (please return them at the end of the day).

There are only four beach beds with a pool umbrella at the pool and plenty of shade from the surrounding trees.

DAMAGE: You will be responsible for any damage, breakage, or loss during your stay, which will be replaced at the guest’s expense.

KEYS: It is safe to leave the room doors unlocked, but feel free to lock up. If you lose a key to the room or main door, we will have to charge you a lock replacement fee.

Please note: in case of (expected) emergency, like a water issue, the caretaker will have to enter your room.

The Villa

A/C: Please note that the A/C does not run on the solar backup. There could be a time when the Acs do not operate during a power blackout.

Please use the A/C responsibly: close all doors to the balcony, bedroom and bathroom when using the A/C, and switch the A/C off when not in the room.

Tip: Have a “cold”/lukewarm shower before you go to bed! You will sleep better.

KITCHEN: The kitchen is set up for the chef. Please let us know if you miss anything, and we will try to get it.

It might not be directly clear how something works. If need be, please ask Hemedi how to operate the kitchen equipment.

CLEANING: To accommodate cleaning, please leave the doors to the rooms unlocked.

AMENITIES: We provide sheets and towels, which will be changed every 3-4 days.

Also: shampoo, shower gel, toilet rolls and standard drinking water are made available during your stay.

TIPPING: When you have had a pleasant stay, feel free to tip the staff. They will appreciate it.

Appliances

ELECTRICITY: the fans and lights run on solar power (day and night and during blackouts).

There is a solar socket in the hallway, veranda, and reception room of the master suite. Hemedi will point them out. Don’t use the solar sockets for hairdryers, irons and toasters etc. to prevent overloading, breaking the system and causing a blackout.

A/C: Please note that the A/C’s don’t run on the solar backup, so there could be a time when the Acs do not operate during a power blackout.

FAN: The room also has ceiling fan. If you want natural ventilation, Hemedi can open the shutters for you.

WIFI: the Wi-Fi is free (Fibre optic internet - 24 Mbps). You will find the wifi network/password in the rooms.

If you need to work during your stay, and especially for important meetings, we recommend you get a Safaricom SIM - as back-up.

PRESSURE PUMP: We have a pressure pump for a good shower flow and hot water upstairs. The pressure pump can cause a big burst of water in the master suite's bathroom sink.

HEAT PUMP: We have a heat pump for hot water. Be careful, as the water can become very hot. It might take a bit of tweaking to get the right temperature.

Onsite

GUARD: The night guard at the main gate and compound is Samwell or John. The day guard at the main gate is Hassan.

WASHING: The staff can wash your clothes for a fee of KSh 500 per load. Ironing can be provided for an additional fee. Note: when it is raining it will take longer to dry the clothes properly.

MONKEYS: Don’t feed the monkeys, please. They will terrorise you and ruin your holiday.

The monkeys tend to roam around Diani in the morning and late afternoon.

Please do not leave anything that resembles food out in the open or in your room, as the monkeys will steal it. You can put all the food in the kitchen.

Monkeys do not respect women, so please be careful.

MASSAGE: We have a professional massage bed and can ask our resident masseuse to come to the villa for a massage, in the comfort of your own room Cost: Ksh 2,500 for an hour.

CAT: We have two cats who live on the property..

Please keep in mind that there might have been guests staying before you who loved our cats, which can be confusing for them.

Don’t feed any cats at the dinner table, please.

BEACH: The beach is 4/5 minutes walking distance via a public access road. When you come out of the main gate, cross the street, turn left and then first right.

Transport

DIRECTIONS: The exact location of Villa Mashariki can be found here. The compound is called Coconut Grove, which is also written on the gate.

GETTING AROUND: A taxi is about Ksh 800-1000 to the centre of town (Desmond: 0722 643 136).

Tuk tuk (Ksh 100 shared; Ksh 200-300 private).

A motorbike (bodaboda) is Ksh 150-200..

Directions

LOCATION: The exact location of Villa Mashariki can be found here. The compound is called Coconut Grove, which is also written on the gate.