The Private House, Takaungu

A tranquil coastal retreat

Perched on a bluff overlooking the sea, the Private House was the original house on the site – built many years ago by a Swahili trader as his summer seaside retreat. The walls are thick limestone and coral rag and the ocean breezes keep it cool, and all bedrooms have standing fans.

The house is surrounded by several acres of colourful tropical gardens and is just a few steps away from Takaungu’s wonderful and often deserted white-sand beach. There is excellent swimming (but please beware strong currents at high tide) and the snorkelling is great just off the reef at low tide.

Takaungu House, once, twice, thrice ... Takaungu forever!

Benoit and Alex

Belgium

Another perfect stay in our second home, two and a half weeks over Christmas. We love the place, we love the people here and Philip and Charlie are not only perfect hosts, the became real friends. Thanks for everything and we will be back in July.

Karl

Austria

There is a certain charm about this place that makes it home and safe. The mornings have been special and sleeping in the open a dream. Philip thank you, we enjoyed our stay here. To Bakari, Zawadi and the team, thank you.

Vicky Karanja

Nairobi

Accommodation at The Private House

The accommodation in the two wings of the private house look out over the sea and swimming pool.

In the main wing there is the master bedroom with a comfortable double bed and its somewhat quirky ensuite bathroom with an adjacent childrens bedroom that has two or three beds and shares the master bedroom bathroom.

In the pool wing there are two large high ceilinged bedrooms, one twin and one double both with ensuite bathrooms and a central seating area for early morning tea and coffee.

Total 6 adults and 2+ children.

THE PRIVATE HOUSE

A tranquil coastal retreat