OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa.
The OceanView Villa is a private villa for rent suitable for family vacations, family reunions, small groups of friends, and couples seeking privacy and tranquillity. The rooms are designed and decorated to capture the local Swahili style of Zanzibar and blend flawlessly with the environment.
Bedrooms The 4 bedroom villa consists of a master bedroom with private bathroom, all tiled, glass enclosed shower. The master bedroom has a king-size Swahili bed, French doors opening to a veranda overlooking the ocean. The 2 guest rooms (standard-size bedrooms) each have a queen-size Swahili bed and a beautiful garden view of frangipani flowers, papaya and coconut trees. The two guest rooms have a private sitting room and a shared bathroom consisting of modern tiled glassed enclosed shower. The extra 4th bedroom with queen size bed is for additional guest.
Main living area The living room is a fantasy in motion, great expander looking up into the magnificent makuti roof. The artistry of the sofa and lounge chairs made by a famous artist/carpenter is one of a kind; French doors/windows overlooking the garden and the ocean. The living room flows into the dinning room, the bar, and the kitchen, all in one open space separated by exotic Arabian arches. Centred in the hall is a beautiful water fountain. The kitchen is modern with beautiful tiled counters, refrigerator and stove. The spacious dinning room is all windows, overlooking lush bougainvillea and the ocean. All rooms have ceiling fans and natural air condition system utilizing ocean breezes (ocean/land breezes flow through mosquito screened lattice openings above all windows). Outdoor Three verandas: one ocean facing the ocean, two facing gardens Private beach with thatched umbrellas and lounging beds Beautiful outdoor shower for a quick rinse after a swim Lounging beds on the front veranda, in the garden & on the beach placed under thatched umbrellas for relaxing under the shade OceanView Bungalows Bungalow accommodation: Two adjoining spacious bungalows situated right on the beach overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Each bungalow consists of one very spacious room with en suite bathroom, mini fridge, and private veranda. Each one has 3 queen size Swahili beds accommodating 6 people. The bungalows are designed for families, group of friends and or a couple. There is a lockable interconnecting door allowing easy access for socializing and to turn the rooms into a family suite.
Each bungalow capacity: 67 sq.m. /722 sq.f.; 6 people Total capacity: 6-12 people Total floor size: 134sq. m./1,444 sq.ft.
Location & Area OceanView Villa is located on the North East coast of Zanzibar, near the village of Pwani Mchangani. It is situated in one of the most beautiful coastline in the world. The stunning expansive beaches and powdery sands provide a haven for peace and relaxation. Most of all it is facing Mnemba Island which is famous for the best snorkeling and diving in Zanzibar.
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Pwani Mchangani
Located in Pwani Mchangani, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mnemba Island and Kendwa Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Simba Padel or Amaan Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
Is OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa.?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa. on 2 Apr 2026 start from AU$145, 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.
How much is parking at OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Pwani Mchangani villa is within a 15-minute walk of Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach. Muyuni Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place with very few of Africa´s incovinience! Lot´s of fun!!
Great location, just in front of a gorgeous beach!! Big and confortable house with great comunication with owner and fantastic house keeping staff! Nice beds all with mosquito nets, very nice terraze and fantastic access to a fabulous beach!! No wifi, no AC, but we didn´t need the AC, it has blade fans in all rooms and in the house, wich worked real well!
Julio T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for your appreciation and beautiful description of our property and the beach. It truly is a piece of paradise.
Many thanks for staying with us.
We very much enjoyed our stay. The villa is very spacious and would easlly accomodate a much larger family than ours. The garden is really large with many beauiful flowering bushes, coconut palms and a large porch where we took our meals. Nearby, there are two small nice restaurants, we also used the offer to have meals prepared for us by the house-keeper. Lilia was very supportive as host...! We do miss the seas and the opportunity to just jump into the water...Rudi, Germany
We had an amazing stay here! In no other single place on the island did we have the sea as our backyard, and this was a beautiful experience. We just stayed with 2 people, me and my uncle, and the 2 bedrooms were prepared for us in the main building, which is an incredibly spacious villa. The staff was really accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. We loved the cooking of their chef Nackey so much, we actually think her cooking was the highlight in terms of food of our entire Zanzibar tour, and we had her food numerous times. We befriended the 2 friendly dogs on the property and even some cats. The breakfast included was a treat also, the freshest fruit you will ever eat. The house itself is pretty cool due to its clever ceiling construction, and with fans in every bedroom, we didn’t miss airconditioning for a single moment. All in all, it was a peaceful experience. If we ever come back to Pwani Mchangani, we would know where to go. Thanks Lilia and staff!
Oftmals kein Duschwasser und wenn dann nur kaltes Wasser. Bad stand die ersten 2 Tage ständig Unterwasser.Schlauch kaputt usw. Wasserpumpe war auch ständig kaputt oder es fehlte der Diesel usw. Frühstück war eine Katastrophe, altes Toastbrot und alte Pfannkuchen. Obst war immer das gleiche, wenn wir überhaupt was frisches bekommen haben. Alte Margarine die nicht im Kühlschrank gelagert wurde. Wir haben uns selbst Butter und Marmelade gekauft. 2 mal bekamen wir überhaupt kein Frühstück. Grund war, es ist jemand in der Familie gestorben oder es musste die Frau ins Krankenhaus. Alles in allem können wir diese Villa überhaupt nicht empfehlen. Strand und Garnten könnten auch etwas mehr Pflege gebrauchen. Müll überall, auch im Gartenbereich.
Sabine S.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2026
The water problems were fixed by the second day of these guests arrival.
In fact, the plumber gave her his phone number to call at any time if further issues arise.
We immediately address problems when the guests report to us.
These accusations are not just inaccurate but plainly false.
Our breakfast is prepared daily with freshly cut fruits and freshly prepared pancakes and toast.
On the opposite, we have received raving reviews by our guests on the breakfast and accommodations.
This guest is two faced, she manipulates us with the aims of her private life.
We believe that the Sabine guests turned their anger and frustrations on us because of their private love affairs with the local Maasai men from the beach. We did not allow them to bring in their Maasai lovers inside our property. We have strict security policy and no one from outside is allowed in our property. The guests poured their jilted love grievances to our cook who was serving them breakfast every morning but not once mentioned to him about house problems.
According to our housekeepers after breakfast, every day, the guests went out to the beach and spent the entire day with their Maasai beach boys for all 14 days they were there.
At night the guests went out until over midnight to party with the Maasai and on several occasions one of our housekeeper had to stay until 2 am to guard the beach gate until the guests returned.
Once again, we believe that Sabine’s review is the result of her jilted Maasai love affair
Schöne, sehr große Unterkunft, freundliches Personal, tolle Lage direkt am Strand Achtung: Ebbe und Flut fallen hier sehr stark aus, beides hat aber seinen Reiz).
Till G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2025
We are delighted to hear you have enjoyed your stay at our villa and appreciated the location right on the beach and our helpful staff.
A point of reference, the ocean tides change 4 times in 12 hours during day and night.
At low tide the ocean retreats slowly back to the reef and at high tide the waves come at first a little strong and then start to retreat.
It’s all about timing. My favorite swim time is the lull time between tides or the low tide like a pool.
Thank you for appreciation and for being such wonderful guests.
Wir waren 15 Tage in der Unterkunft und wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Es ist der ideale Ort zum runterkommen. Es ist ein kleines Paradies. Auf Wunsch hat Yakoub uns landesübliches Essen gekocht, was sehr gut geschmeckt hat. Auch sonst hat er sich super lieb um uns gekümmert. Mein Tochter und ich hatten ein Auto gemietet und bei jeder Tour hat er sich erkundigt ob wir auch gut angekommen sind. Alle Menschen dort sind super lieb und man fühlt sich gleich wie ein Teil der Family. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder.
Astrid K.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2024
Dear Astrid
Thank you for your nice review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you appreciated the beauty of the property. Our staff also enjoyed your company and said you are the most wonderful guests. Thank you for staying with us. You are always welcome back.
Warm regards
Lilia & Alex
Beautiful location and beach; property disappointing
On site staff was amazing; owner and property manager not so much
Owner had stated she was not on site - which we knew, however the basics weren't provided ( we checked in and left for the day; came back at night and still had no towels; toilet paper or soap)
The reason for my disappointment is; basic services that I paid for were not met – such as: breakfast was sub par until the last day. Honey is produced in Tanzania and considered a basic breakfast compliment; when we asked for; we were told honey is Not provided; (until the last day)
What was also disappointing; the owner kept blaming the on site staff which made no sense; as she has a manager who simply sailed through our guest room to fix something and didn't even have the courtesy to introduce herself.
The owner expects paying customers to be patient with mishaps because she wasn’t there; which is no excuse for bad service from a property owner yet she seemed unwilling to accommodate our simple asks (honey). I understand you are not physically present; yet you expect paying guests to be patient with your lack of service.
All meals were expected to be paid in USD cash; if and when a chef was available.
Kitchen is only available in the main house; the ‘villas’ are actually just guest rooms with a fridge. We were lucky to have a very nice family staying in the main house at the same time and were very happy to share their space in the kitchen with us.
Chilli C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2021
In response to Chilli review:
You stayed only 3 nights, each day you left in the morning and came back at night at the property (Not to mention, your cancelation and refunds of your 3 day reservation preceding your travel, a big to do about nothing)
Mishap is a one time not permanent occurrence
Continental breakfast doesn’t include honey (even first class hotels do not serve honey)
You did not see the beauty of our property being blinded by the absence of honey
The bungalows are not “villas”
Next time I will personally buy you a big bottle of honey if you cannot afford to buy one yourself
Our primary goal is to serve our guests with utmost care and make their stay most enjoyable and happy
Finally, we are proud of our beautiful villa, our two spacious bungalows, lush tropical garden,
gated private beach, tranquility and privacy, all right on the beach.
We are the property the German TV film production company to shoot their film “Dream Lover”
Since 2008 the start of our rental, we have had many returning guests mostly from Europe
We are grateful to our guests who have appreciated our service and our property rather then trying to destroy us.
We don’t understand people like you who try to destroy other peoples lives?
Life is hard as it is. Hope you sleep well after your achievement.
About the host
Hosted by Lilia & Alex
My husband and I live in Ringwood, NJ and work in NYC. My husband Alex is a native of Zanzibar. We take pride in our property and are responsive to any of our renters needs. Our property is fully furnished and have all the amenities of home!
Why they chose this property
Reliability, honesty & accommodating is our motto
What makes this property unique
The property is right on the beach. The beautiful views of the ocean and beach from the ocean-front veranda; the tranquillity and peacefulness of the surroundings of the ocean and tropical garden; the feeling of total relaxation; the sound of the lapping waves and the whispering mvinja trees. Private beach with sun umbrellas and lounging beds. Having your meals on the veranda overlooking the Indian Ocean.