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Ella's Swahili house in old town

Bagamoyo vacation home with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior
Interior

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bagamoyo, Pwani Region
  • Place, Bagamoyo Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bagamoyo District Hospital
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Holy Ghost Mission
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Bagamoyo

In Bagamoyo .You'll find Holy Ghost Mission and Bagamoyo District Hospital within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, Bagamoyo Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Kaole Ruins is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bagamoyo Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bagamoyo District Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Holy Ghost Mission - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wet n Wild Water Park - 55 min drive - 37.7 miles
  • Mbezi Beach - 58 min drive - 40.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Nashe's Café - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Some Unnamed Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Club Eagles nest - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Market Road Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪kaole lounge - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ella's Swahili house in old town

Built in 1840, this six bedroom house 5 minutes walk away from the beach, has retained many of the features of traditional Swahili design: a spacious roof-top verandah; Zanzibar beds and high beamed ceilings.

The house has two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms; there are three single bedrooms and a twin bedroom. There's a bathroom downstairs and a bed settee upstairs. There are ceiling fans in every room. Upstairs there's a cooker, fridge/freezer and a washing machine. The house is in the bustling old town and 5 mins walk from the beach, the market and a few lovely restaurants. It is easy to feel part of the community. Guests are able to park within a walled garden. A night watchman is employed to look after your car and the house.

Guest access
Jackie the housekeeper will meet you and show you around the house on arrival.

Other things to note
Our home is situated in Old town Bagamoyo near three mosques and during Ramadan, in particular, it can be noisy at night. The fishermen also take their breakfast around 6am at a cafe just outside the house and they tell lots of loud and humorous stories first thing in the morning!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Solar energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ella's Swahili house in old town to the airport?

This vacation home is 3,010.9 mi (4396-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ella's Swahili house in old town?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ella's Swahili house in old town on May 11, 2026 start from $143, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ella's Swahili house in old town have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ella's Swahili house in old town to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi (8-min drive) from Bagamoyo Beach.

Does Ella's Swahili house in old town offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ella's Swahili house in old town?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ella's Swahili house in old town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ella's Swahili house in old town?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ella's Swahili house in old town have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ella's Swahili house in old town have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ella's Swahili house in old town to downtown Bagamoyo?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Bagamoyo.

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