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1-Lily House - Villa with Private Pool & Wi-Fi
Amazing place in such a good location in Nungwi - we had an awesome stay here and loved every minute.

Private pool villa near Paje beach
We stayed for almost two weeks in Karin’s villa and extended our stay twice on short notice—both times without any issues. Karin was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The property itself is spacious and well-protected by Masai guards day and night. We found the location to be perfect for Paje—close enough to explore the area on foot during the day, yet far enough from the nightlife to enjoy a peaceful rest at night. The villa is truly unforgettable. The open design of the living and kitchen area creates a stunning atmosphere, especially when all the doors and windows are open. The kitchen is well-equipped and perfect for preparing delicious meals with the amazing local ingredients and spices. The lush garden, filled with beautiful plants and trees, makes the outdoor space incredibly inviting. We loved spending entire days by the pool, just relaxing and enjoying the tranquility of this wonderful place. We highly recommend staying here and would love to return!

Villa Zuhura in Zanzibar
Cynthia's home was perfect for our family. Home was exactly as what was in the picture. Upstairs area of home was open, bright, and welcoming. Ester rhe housekeeper was very accommodating, what ever we needed, she would make it happen. The clear glistening pool was my getaway spot. The home was in a quiet area, but only a few minutes from shopping, this was the perfect location for us. I would definitely recommend this home.

Jungle Villa - Pool Villa with Tropical Garden
Jungle villa is the best place to stay in Paje, probably in Zanzibar. Everything comes together to make for a wonderful stay. The pool is a highlight with amazing lights for the best moments at night. Shout out to the detail in the design. A lot of attention went into making this place. The design overall is also quite muted, not a lot of distractions... a focus on doing right the things happening. Jasna is also super responsive and helpful. Make sure to get the bikes out for some good memories around the space. A+ overall.

Hamia Z. Villa No 4. Entire Place 4 Rooms, 4 bath
The house is amazing, bedrooms , bathrooms and pool. The staff is also amazing, making everything possible to help, the chef service was very good and Patrick helped a lot managing to get our transfers during the stay.

Diana Place Detached house with garden in Paje
City center accessible in less than 10 minutes on foot, accommodation as described. Diana and Omary were very flexible with our check-in and check-out times, in addition to being always available to answer our questions. Thanks!

Luxury spacious villa in Paje with private pool
This villa was amazing although my only complaint was the comfort of the beds mattress was a bit stiff and uncomfortable. Staff was really nice! Celebrated my birthday and they did an amazing job decorating! Thanks again!

Manami Villa with Private Pool
Private, peaceful and quiet! The place is actually much homier feeling than the pictures reflect and very clean. A huge industrial size fan made the outside very enjoyable. Extremely responsive host and manager. Accessible to the beach, but also feels very secure with the guards and gate at the front of the complex. AC, generator, and wifi all worked well and were a lifesaver. The kitchen range was having problems, which we were notified about on check-in, but was very annoying to work with which I am sure they will fix promptly - there was also the upstairs outdoor kitchen to use so not a huge inconvenience. The chef who cooked our dinner did an excellent job. We stayed for 5 nights and it was outstanding. We are already planning to come back.
Weekly house rentals

Sea Moon
Simone was a lovely host! Responded super quickly. Saïd picked us up from the airport and was always ready. Mtumwa poetse wonderful! Sparkling clean. Beds were wonderfully changed every 4 days. If electricity and water failures, there was a generator. Nice! Beach in front of the door not really clean, but a short walk and you have a nice beach. In the house an info folder with all kinds of tips for trips. You can ask the helpful Saïd as a driver, or someone else. Children from the neighborhood play in front of the door on the beach. We enjoyed it! Put your chair on the beach at 5.30 pm and look at the fishing boats that come back with their catch. The house has a lovely veranda with dining table and chairs, where you can have breakfast etc. We had a lovely stay of 4 weeks and thank Simone for the good communication! Tip: bring aea for the children. They are really poor.

Nakupenda House
Nakudenda House is a nice, spacious house in the heart of Jambiani village. The beach is just a stone's throw away. Lots of nice restaurants around. The house offers comfortable, large bedrooms. It's nicely decorated and has all you need to enjoy wonderful Jambiani. Eta and Romain are very nice hosts, very proactive and try to solve any problems as quickly as possible. Communicating with them was very easy and they go out of their way to make your stay a nice one.

Chukwani HalmaHome
Our stay here was amazing, honestly beyond our expectations! The host was incredibly welcoming and even surprised us with food and tea when we arrived, which was very thoughtful. We arranged an airport pickup through them, which made everything so easy from the start. The place was perfect for our family with kids, spacious, clean, comfortable, and in a great location. We ended up extending our stay because we loved it so much, and the host made it completely hassle-free with quick and smooth communication. Staying here made our trip to Zanzibar so much better. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a stress free and memorable stay!

BT cottage 05
Feels right at home. With a nice ocean facing rooftop, clean swimming pool. This is a safe lodge, location is quiet and safe with friendly staffs and secured. Responsive host and always checking if everything was ok. This is a place where you can have a perfect rest/relaxation on vacation. I will definitely book again.

Private house, pool and garden, Zanzibar
For us Marias place was an oasis of tranquility, peace and beauty... the colorful, rich and lovingly cared garden, a very comfortable pool, conscitious house cleaning, an incredible rooftop with nice breeze and the possibility to take a shower upstairs were amazing. Thank you so much Maria for the heartful communication & for SHARING YOUR PARADISE :))

Private pool Villa beach front, Tiny Villa!
Hanna, Inès and I thank you very much for this unique welcome. The setting is sublime, Paulette and Didier took great care of us. We felt like we were at home. Paulette was able to meet our needs and prepared an excellent feast for us (Congolese/Swahili specialty) with fresh produce. Her kitchen is done with love and care. The decoration of each bedroom and shared living room is beautiful. We will come back without hesitation and recommend this guesthouse. See you soon!!

Make It Your Home (Green House)
I really enjoyed myself at the property very calm and peaceful place and big big thanks for the hosting whoever wanted to go to Zanzibar I recommend this place you will never regret it again big big thanks

Magnolia Villa 2 , Matemwe, Zanzibar
Magnolia Villa liegt perfect. Right on the wide white beach of Matemwe and yet quiet and private. The rooms are large and spacious. The kitchen equipped with everything you need. The staff are super friendly and helpful. We had a great stay and can recommend the place.
Private house rentals

Mawingu Eco House
Amazing place ! Still in awe ! Kizimkazi is a beautiful place filled with beautiful souls and this house was the perfect place to enjoy all of this. Very private and calm! Orit is an amazing host, helpful and nice (even brought us to a local bar the first night !!) I totally recommend !! Would go back in a heartbeat

Gardenvilla
nice peaceful place amongst the locals. you'll get a true feel how i would be living in Zanzibar.

Private Villa with swimming pool
Very nice and well-maintained accommodation . The patio was like a small oasis where we could cool off after a day in the sun on the beach. The next time I travel to Zanzibar, I will no doubt stay here again!

Island House
We had a great stay. The host and the support team were very accommodative. The place is very quiet and friendly.

Sisters House "Family"
Regina was an amazing host, we had a great time staying at her home! We were just a 5 minute walk from the beach and from many restaurants, including The Rock and Upendo Beach. She was very responsive and very helpful/accommodating. Would highly recommend staying with Regina!

Family Villa.
Nice welcoming by Rashid ! Very nice and clean villa with a fantastic pool. Nearby the sea and lots of restaurants. Thanks a lot

Beach house with private bay and private sandy beach
If you're looking for a quiet oasis in lively Zanzibar, this is the place for you. A private beach and unobstructed lake view in all directions and from anywhere on the property. A good individual breakfast, evening and lunch. Fresh fruit (as much passion fruit as you can eat) and a well appointed minibar in the fridge. Friendly and prompt answers and fulfillment of wishes. A clear recommendation.

Tahira's House - 1 min away from the beach
Wonderful large airbnb in prime location just few minutes from all needs. One minute from the beach is an understatement as it practically sits at the back door. The host was amazing and Joseph went above and beyond. Genuinely would recommend this airbnb to anyone visiting Paje! Thanks so much for the Zanzibar welcome!!
Quick stats about house rentals in Zanzibar
Total rentals
190 properties
Nightly prices starting at
£8 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.2K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
80 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
40 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
10 properties have a pool
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