A pool surrounded by exotic trees; a delightedly furnished bedroom, stylish and clean shared toilets. Hearty breakfasts & tasty dinners. The beach is just a 10-minute walk away. This is Casa Hera, which means Home of Love. It's a mix of our cultures & languages: Casa means home in Italian while Hera is love in Luo. We are 2 caring hosts sharing their home with travelers from all over the world and with Fusi, Madame, and Roma our cats & dog. We are Casa Hera - Home for the Tireless Explorers! Casa Hera lies on a private compound, with a swimming pool surrounded by cool palm trees garden, free WiFi, secure parking and a perimeter wall. In the compound, there are 2 houses. “Africa” is the main house that accommodates Yamo and Apaka, the 2 en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor. “Madagascar” is a smaller house that has 4 rooms with shared bathrooms, named after Takwa, Gede, Mnarani, and Kongo ruins. In the garden, there is also a romantic Frangipani Tent that can accommodate 2 guests. Check out all the rooms available by visiting our Host’s profile! GEDE is a cozy double bedroom located in Madagascar’s building. It is fitted with two single beds that can be merged on request to become a super-king size bed with bedside tables and a reading light. Clean and soft bedding is provided. The room has storage spaces for luggage and clothes. The smart shared bathroom is divided into 3 areas: WC, sink area, and shower. We offer organic and eco-friendly toiletries soft bathrobes and towels. Hot and cold water is always guaranteed with strong pressure from our borehole. In the room, there is also a private sink. Madagascar’s rooms have access to their own shared lounge and dining area. They are decorated with style with plenty of plants and palms to create a magical experience. All the bedrooms at Casa Hera share a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living rooms, a half-an-acre garden, and a pool. All the furniture is locally handmade, in the typical Funzi coastal style. Quality and comfort guide us in picking the best linen and amenities for you to unwind and relax. The compound is built to be naturally ventilated and freshened by the cool ocean breeze, however, the room is also fitted with mosquito nets, and a wall fan. All the spaces are fitted with universal power adaptors. Our shared open-air living room is where all the Casa Hera’s magic happens! You will receive your personalized check-in experience with local advice and find a very conducive environment for remote working. The living room is also a perfect area for relaxing: it comes with a library, board games, and complimentary drinking water, coffee, and tea. Daily Casa Hera’s Signature Breakfast - which is included in the room rate is served here. It includes salty and sweet options, fresh juice, yoghurt with fruit and hot beverages. Menu options for dinner are also available on request! This is our favourite place in the house: we can’t wait to welcome you with a glass of fresh juice while we share our travel stories, dreams and adventures. We are willing to welcome you into our home and help you, from the moment you book, to plan your unforgettable journey to the magnificent Diani beaches. Do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time to seek advice on your travel plans. We are always available for advice on your explorations and local travels and share our trustworthy drivers and local guides with you. Casa Hera is in Diani Beach, the award-winning best beach destination in Africa for the last 6 years. We are located on the 3rd row, in a peaceful and quiet environment where nature is blossoming on each side of the road! Located close to Diani Beach Hospital, we are 500 meters walking from Diani Beach Road. Looking West from our garden you'll see the outline of the Shimba Hills! Access to the white sand beach is 200 meters from Diani Beach Road, through The Maji new paved road. From Casa Hera to the beach is around 10 minutes of walking but we’ll also share with our guests the contacts of our drivers in case they’d like to move around with motorbikes or tuk-tuks. Going South on Diani Beach Road you will discover the infinite and wild Galu and Kinondo beaches, and enjoy water sports, boat rides, deep diving and snorkelling. If you are up for a full-day adventure you can sail to Wasini, Chale or Funzi Islands to see extraordinary Sealife and crystalline sea waters. Moving along Diani Beach Road you will find everything you may need during your holiday. Everything is located at a very short distance and is accessible by using local traditional tuk-tuk or fast boda-boda (taxi motorbikes). The Ukunda Airstrip is 4.1 km far, Chandarana FoodPlus is 4.1 km far, Carrefour is 2km far, and Diani Beach Hospital is 650m far. ATMs and major banks’ branches are available in Diani together with Safaricom, Telkom and Airtel (Kenyan telecommunication companies) offices. Along Diani Beach Road, a 10-minute drive from Casa Hera, you can enjoy your nightlife at the famous nightclubs, discos and restaurants of Diani Beach. We are always available for advice on your explorations and local travels and share our trustworthy drivers and local guides with you. Travelling North From Casa Hera you can enjoy the sunset at the Kongo River estuary, have your own unique diving experience at African Pool in Tiwi and for the most curious, discover the historical city of Mombasa. Travelling West from Casa Hera you can plan a trip to the famous Shimba Hills or visit the Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks. You can reach the most famous local destination (Masai Mara, Lamu, Kilifi and Watamu) and international destinations by flying from the Ukunda Airstrip to Nairobi and Kisumu airports. You can get to Casa Hera by road, air (Ukunda Airstrip or Mombasa International Airport) or railway (SGR from Nairobi to Mombasa). You can fly to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) or Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) with 748 Air Service, Safarilink, Jambojet, and Skyward Express. You can book your SGR train ticket on the Madaraka Express official website. We are happy to plan your pick up to our site whichever way you will be travelling. The rooms are cleaned every 3 days, but bedsheets and towels are changed on request: we ask our guests to be environment friendly and to be considerate of water consumption when requesting a replacement. We offer free laundry service to all guests booking 3 nights or more! The laundry will be washed with care and will be delivered in 24 hours if the sun is shining!