Meet Michele
Outgoing, Creative, Open minded
I believe that every person you meet will change your life somehow!
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m basically a tour guide. I like to do most things with them and show them around.
Family Hobbies
Swimming, Cooking, Gardening, Blogging, Interior design
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Casa Hera means Home of Love. The name tells about our commitment to welcome you as a privileged guest in our home at all times. We are two young and passionate people willing to share their home with travellers worldwide. You will also share the home with 2 adorable and quiet cats and a brave and friendly dog.
We named Casa Hera mixing our two homeland cultures & languages: Casa means home in Italian while Hera is love in Dhluo, the language of the Luo people from the Lake Victoria region.
The space
Casa Hera is a Swahili style independent two-storey villa, built using local materials, with its makuti roof and white-painted according to tradition and culture.
We offer one spacious and sunny en-suite bedroom.
All the furniture is locally handmade, in the typical Funzi coastal style. Quality and comfort guide us in picking the best linen and amenities just for you to unwind, relax and enjoy your time.
The house is built to be naturally ventilated and freshened by the cool ocean breeze at all times, however, each bedroom is also fitted with blackout curtains, a mosquito net and a ceiling fan for your peaceful nights.
Free WIFI is available on the entire property and we are pleased to offer our guests secure parking within the compound.
All the bedrooms are fitted with universal power adaptors and laundry service is available at a fee.
The spacious and sunny en-suite bedroom is located on the main floor.
It is fitted with a king-size bed and a single bed with bedside tables and reading lights. Clean and soft beddings are provided.
Space for clothes and luggage is available.
The private smart bathroom is equipped with a stylish glass frameless shower, sink, dressing mirror, plentiful storage space and soft bathrobe and towels.
Hot and cold water is always guaranteed with strong pressure from our borehole.
Guest access
A shared open-air living room welcomes you as you enter Casa Hera. This is our favourite place in the house. We can’t wait to sit with you for a coffee to share travel stories, dreams and adventures. Fresh and safe drinking water is available at every time, while café americano, tea and snacks are offered at no cost from noon at your convenience.
You can enjoy your breakfast and dinner at an extra cost in Casa Hera's evergreen and well-maintained garden.
Casa Hera is surrounded by a one-acre garden of exotic trees, green grass and fragrant flowers.
Casa Hera’s garden is home to the vast and extraordinary Kenyan wildlife. You will see a couple of Hadada Ibis birds strolling around while feeding, a Colobus monkey family of four climbing on the trees and resting in the shades, and Holub Golden Weavers singing happily while working on their nests on the palm tree next to the living room.
Curious Sky Monkeys and beautiful Vervet Monkeys together with various birdlife - White Browed Coucals, Black Kites, African Marsh Harriers, Hornbills, Woodland and Grey Headed Kingfishers - choose the Casa Hera environment as their home every day.
Heaven is a place on earth: Casa Hera’s garden is the place to experience it while you meditate, read a book, do yoga, stretch, enjoy a drink and the Upepo - the cool ocean breeze.
Other things to note
We offer an inclusive, peaceful and private environment. Despite gender, sexual orientation, religion, and beliefs, everybody will always be welcomed at Casa Hera.
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 family and Casa Hera is your new home away from home.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Casa Hera is in Diani Beach, the award-winning best beach destination in Africa for the last 6 years.
Located close to Amani Luxuries and Diani Backpackers, the perfect spot for chilling, enjoying pocket-friendly drinks, and meeting travellers worldwide, we are 500 meters walking from Diani Beach Road.
Access to the white sand beach is 200 meters from Diani Beach Road and it’s located within a small village where you can find local fish and seafood restaurants, massage parlours, handcrafts shops, friendly local tour guides and the Colobus Conservation Center.
You’ll access the beach by passing through Mwaepe Fisherman Beach Restaurant, our favourite spot for local delicacies at affordable prices and a breath-taking view of the ocean.
Getting around
Going South on Diani Beach Road you will discover the infinite and wild Kinondo beaches, enjoy water sports, boat rides, deep diving and snorkelling through the local tour guides working on the beach.
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.
Going North from Diani Beach Road you will find everything you may need during your holiday.
The Ukunda Airstrip is 6.6 km far, Chandarana FoodPlus is 4.7 km far, Carrefour is 6.7km far, and Diani Beach Hospital is 8.2km 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.
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, reach the historical city of Mombasa.
We are always available for advice on your explorations and local travels and share our trustworthy drivers and local guides with you.
Everything is located at a very short distance and is accessible by using local traditional tuk-tuk or fast boda-boda (taxi motorbikes).
Local Area Facilities
- Beach
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Coeliac
- Lactose Intolerant
- Halal
House Rules
Check-in: After 2:00 PM
Checkout: 12:00 PM
Not suitable for children and infants
No pets
No parties or events
Smoking is allowed
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.