Wake to birdsong over the mangroves of Mida Creek. Mangrove House is the heart of HorseBay Stays, a small, nature-immersed retreat in Watamu on Kenya's coast, set inside the HorseBay sanctuary for horses, nature and slow living. Book the whole house for your family or group of friends.
THE HOUSE (sleeps 8)
- Mangrove Hug: wrapped in the mangroves, double bed, ensuite
- Forest Feel: shaded and cool under the forest canopy, double bed, ensuite
- Jungle Bay: bright and airy where the jungle meets the creek, double bed, ensuite
- Moonlight: simple and serene, made for stargazing, double bed, ensuite
Every room is built with local materials, cooled by natural cross-ventilation and has a mosquito net.
INCLUDED
Breakfast for two per room every morning, made from locally grown food. A private cook can be booked for KES 1,500 (about US$10) per day. Staff are on site 24 hours.
YOUR DAYS HERE
Kayak the private creek channel, join a horse mindfulness session (no riding required), relax by the small pool and garden hangouts, or work from the dedicated work area with Wi-Fi. Children have a playground and trampoline. Crab Shack restaurant is right next door.
NEARBY
Mida Creek boardwalk, Watamu beaches, Watamu Marine Park, Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Gede Ruins.
More than a stay: a place to reconnect.
