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Baobab V2 Villa apartment(140m2)
After 2 weeks of volunteering, this accommodation was great to come down and relax. The location was really great and Barbara was always on hand to help with recommendations, a bajaji etc. needed. It was a great end to our time in Zanzibar. Highly recommended!

Villa Heidi at beach with pool - Zanzibar
Stayed 9 nights with my husband (June 2025). Great communication. Got collected at the airport by Suileman (sorry if spelling is wrong!)..we had a hire car so husband followed us behind..would be very hard to find otherwise. We were greeted by Said and Josephine with fresh coconuts... the house is just like the photos. Absolutely stunning. Beautiful gardens and clean pool with incredible views. Incredibly clean..bedrooms were gorgeous as was the bathrooms. Everything you may need was included. Staff were so helpful. Said took my husband out to show us where to buy bread. There are 2 local supermarkets...very expensive and mostly sold UK products! Air-conditioning upstairs but not down..I was incredibly hot. There are fans but still humid and hot. All in all..a fantastic holiday. The beach by villa isn't the best..very rocky..but beautiful views from patio area. Watch out for bugs and lizards.. but that's Africa! A truly memorable holiday. We will return one day. Easy 5 stars.

Ocean View Apartment in Fumba Town
Hashim’s place in Fumba Town is a true sanctuary. Clean, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed — perfect for rest, reflection, or remote work. The space is modern, airy, and filled with natural light, with a balcony that feels like a private retreat. Fumba itself is calm, secure, and beautifully laid out — ideal if you want a break from the tourist buzz. What really sets this stay apart is Hashim himself: kind, respectful, and incredibly helpful without ever being intrusive. He genuinely wants you to feel at home, and it shows. Whether you’re creating, healing, or just needing a safe, quiet space — this is it. I left feeling more grounded and clear than when I arrived. Highly recommend and would definitely return.

Mbuyuni - Baobab treehouse with ocean views
This place is outstanding for a unique setting with lots of privacy in nature. As would be expected for such a remote setting, accessibility can be challenging. You need to follow numerous turns on unmarked small, paths. Using their provided guide from the ferry or airstrip is advisable. It is truly off road for a few kms, tight for a car and slippery and messy in rainy season for a motorcycle. If you can work with the accessibility challenge, we highly recommend the place.

Villa Azurina
This was a little slice of calm heaven. Would recommend 💯

Indian Ocean House
A slice paradise with private pool, right next to the beach, very secure and quiet and wonderful hosts (and dogs!). We had a fantastic time with the family. Thanks again & we would recommend staying here in a heartbeat.

KAMILI VIEW casa CHEI in Zanzibar
the accommodation was even bigger than it appeared in the images: Carola and Mado did a really beautiful job! The house was equipped with everything you needed and the garden with a pool is very well cared for. in less than five minutes you reach the beach (with a couple of deserving restaurants) and this is very positive for those who, like us, did not know the area. very interesting to be able to order the groceries before arrival: we found everything you need to have breakfast in the morning and we didn't have to buy anythingelse (we had lunch and dinner at the restaurant). Carola was responsive from the first minute and Mado (known on the spot) was very kind, as was Salum (the man of reference on site). i would like to give you a suggestion: the apartment deserves to be lit with hot light bulbs (the white ones currently installed do not fully appreciate the environment). if we go back to Kiwengwa, we know where to sleep!

Surfescape Zanzibar - 1 bedroom apartment
Amazing place on the beach and the staff was really great Thank you for everything, we will definitely come back
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Villa Lala – Full Privacy Boutique Beach House
nice place, very cozy. but lots of electricity issues however the hosts were very helpful with generators. lots of annoying salesman waiting outside the property following us around all day which wasnt fun

Villa Retreat
Fantastic location on the ocean, with fabulous views from all terraces and especially from the upper outside deck. Great open plan living space with views and spacious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms . The staff were incredibly welcoming, kind and discreet, always there to greet and assist. The property and gardens are really well designed and have a great flow. Superb walks to the reefs at low tide. The remote location provides great privacy and relaxation, highly recommended. We will be back!

Peponi Palace.
Such a beautiful and cozy home! It had a very warm, welcoming feel that made us feel right at home. Everything was thoughtfully set up, and the space was perfect for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend!

Magnolia Villa ,Beachfront Villa -Matemwe Zanzibar
Aiasha and Kiki’s place was situated in the most beautiful location! Literally right on the white sandy beach — perfect for swimming in the ocean and breathtaking view of a picture perfect beach. The pool was lovely and our kids could have lived in it. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would come again!!

Zali Aerie- Beach Villa with Pool and Ocean View
The place is as described and shown in the pictures. The beautiful white beach is a few seconds walk. The caretakers of the house including the chef and the guard were very friendly and helpful whenever we needed anything. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.

A Private Villa with Private Beach
I had a fantastic stay! The place was spotless, cozy, and exactly as described. The location was super convenient, and the little touches made it feel like home. Communication with the host was smooth and easy—very friendly and responsive. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Thanks again for a great experience!

Villa Forodhani: A charming ocean front palazzo
The Villa is absolutely beautiful. We truly felt everything about it was perfect. You feel like you are stepping into another world. The decor is perfect. We loved spending time on the rooftop patio watching locals go about their day and the ocean view was amazing. Also, Furaha and Raphael are wonderful host. Attentive, kind and joyful. We would absolutely recommend staying here. The location is fantastic. It’s a true difference maker while staying in Stone Town.

Family Villa.
Rashid was a great host. His communication was really good and the villa was really clean and big. We enjoyed our time here and really recommend it to other people!
Private beachfront home rentals

We call it home - Kiwengwa Villa
Sure! How about this: “I had a fantastic experience at your property. Everything was just right, and I felt so at home. Thank you for being such a wonderful host!” Does that work for you?

Family Beach House - right on the beach
Ernst is a very good gatsgeber . He responds immediately and always helps. Everything is very well organized. He has arranged the help on site very well. There is always a contact person there. Maybe think about an emergency power unit......The house is located directly on the beach , just a few steps to the sea. Absolutely quiet location. Thank you very much for the nice time there.

ST Beach Villa
Mohammed and staff were very accommodating during our stay. If you are looking for a location that’s centrally located because you want to explore the island then this is great. It’s also easy access to stone town without being directly in stone town. Villa was as advertised and the daily Swahili breakfast was an unexpected nice surprise. I’d go back.

Mchaichai Villa- Private Villa with pool
We had a wonderful stay! The residence is quiet and very well maintained! Carol was very helpful even if she wasn't there to greet us. The staff is really very friendly and always present to help us discover the place. 😊

Milele Love Shacks
Very nice place to stay. Perfect for relaxing. Food very good and very good service 👍🏻

KITAMBONE HOUSE. A window to the ocean
Micaela’s house is beautiful facing a stunning beach. Chinga welcomed us and let us in earlier than expected, which was a huge relief. He was incredibly responsive and helpful - always popped round when we needed him. Asante Chinga! Halima cooked us a lovely breakfast. We also had a great massage. We enjoyed the Yoga Bar, Imani Beach Hotel breakfast and a couple of good dinners at Zan View. The house is stylish, the sand garden delightful and through the tiny gate you are already on the beautiful beach. Definitely recommend!

Beachfront White Pearl Suite ZanzibarHouses
Excellent structure with a very friendly staff and always available. The place is very quiet and enchanting nothing to do with the chaos of Nungwi. Included is cleaning for every day. The house is equipped with everything we needed. If you're looking for a less touristy place, this is for you! We hope this area is always preserved like this!

Villa Paradis by Casa Pardis (Ground Floor )4 pax
Felt at home and more! Great property, good communication, spotless and very clean and most of all a great host! Thank you Valentin and Denisa! We’ll be back very soon.
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