Bandia reserve
20 min by car
Giraffes, rhinos and zebras, twenty minutes away by road.
At the water’s edge in Somone
5 bedrooms for 10 guests, an infinity pool and beach access. Somone, Senegal.
- 4.95from 59 Airbnb reviews
- Guest favouriteAirbnb distinction
- 8 yearsof welcoming guests with Kathy
- €280 to €315a night, whole villa, depending on the season
A large villa facing the sea
A villa of about ten rooms with a sea view, a garden with a lawn, an infinity pool and a gazebo for shade.
Kathy has been welcoming guests for eight years. Staff are on site day and night.
- 10guests
- 5bedrooms
- 5bathrooms
- 6toilets
- 300 m²approx., on two floors
- 70 m²of shaded terrace
The terrace, the pool, the garden
The sun sets over the sea
From the terrace or the edge of the pool, the evening starts facing the ocean.
The location and the views, especially for the sunsets, are awesome.
Five bedrooms, five bathrooms
Every bedroom is about 20 m², with a double bed under a mosquito net and its own bathroom. The villa has 6 toilets.
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Bedroom 1Double bed, mosquito net -
Bedroom 2Double bed, mosquito net, air conditioning -
Bedroom 3Double bed, mosquito net, air conditioning -
Bedroom 4Double bed, mosquito net -
Bedroom 5Double bed, mosquito net -
A bathroom for every bedroomHot water, hairdryer
The living room, the kitchen, the hall
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The living roomSofas, television, air conditioning -
The kitchenFully equipped, with a central island -
The hallThe staircase and the masks on the wall
Somone, between lagoon and sea
Somone is a village on the Petite Côte, about 80 km south of Dakar. Its lagoon, lined with mangroves, is a nature reserve.
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The beachYou reach it from the villa.
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The lagoonPirogue trips through the mangroves and bird watching.
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The marketA market is close by.
Things to do around the villa
A wildlife reserve twenty minutes away, the lagoon in the village, Gorée for the day. The outings are listed by driving time.
Somone lagoon
In the village
The mangroves and their birds, by pirogue.
Gorée island and Dakar
1 hr 05 min to Dakar, then 20 min by boat
A car-free island facing Dakar, marked by the history of the slave trade.
- Keur Bary Wah
- The lagoon
- Saly
- Mbour
- Bandia
- Accrobaobab
- Popenguine
Around La Somone
- Keur Bary Wah
- Gorée
- Lac Rose
- Joal-Fadiouth
- Saloum
- Dakar
- AIBD airport
From Dakar to the Saloum
And also
See all the outings
Photo credits
These photos are not of the villa. They come from free image libraries (Wikimedia Commons, rawpixel) and were cropped.
- Bandia reserve Photo: Josi Salgado, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Somone lagoon Photo: Julienlerêveur, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Gorée island and Dakar Photo: Ibfal, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
What guests say
4.95
out of 5, from 59 Airbnb reviews
Guest favourite
95% of reviews give 5 stars.
- Location
- 5.0
- Cleanliness
- 4.9
- Check-in
- 4.9
- Communication
- 4.9
- Accuracy
- 4.9
- Value
- 4.8
The topics reviews mention most
- Hospitality46
- Location22
- View18
- Family15
- Pool14
- Beach13
- Cleanliness11
- Outdoor spaces10
- Amenities7
Number of reviews that mention them.
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4th year in a row. Everything is impeccable. The staff are top. Nothing more to say. We’ll be back next year!
Laurent About a week, April 2026Translated from French -
This home was such a gem. We loved the location right on the beach and very close to shops. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed hanging out by the swimming pool in the day and listening to the waves from our open windows at night. Great place!
Betsy and Will Group trip, January 2026 -
What a fantastic stay in Somone at Kathy’s! Everything was perfect! […] Unforgettable encounters! All nine of us are going back to Europe with wonderful memories! Thank you for everything!
Anne-Laure About a week, December 2025Translated from French
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The week we stayed was great. The house is cleaned thoroughly every day, and the garden and the pool are looked after by the caretaker, who fetched us fresh bread every morning. The cook made us delicious dishes every day: an ideal way to discover Senegalese cooking. We had a wonderful time in complete peace, with a breathtaking view of the ocean.
Maxime About a week, April 2025Translated from Dutch -
An excellent stay with friends. The location on the beach, the view over the pool and the sea, the calm and the quiet […] everything was perfect and the conditions were all there for a total decompression. Thank you all again, and we hope to come back soon!
Xavier A few nights, December 2024Translated from French -
This stay was perfect. The villa is spacious, the outdoor spaces are comfortable and the view is magnificent! The welcome was perfect, and we will gladly come back.
Guillaume and Morgane A few nights, February 2024Translated from French -
If you are looking for a little corner of paradise, you can go with your eyes closed. The villa is very pleasant, with a magnificent view of the ocean and a pool that the children loved.
Isabelle More than a week, January 2024Translated from French -
A fantastic place with a lovely view of the sea. Within walking distance of the lagoon. We were a group, and the house was ideal for that. […] Everything worked! Highly recommended.
Hans A few nights, February 2024Translated from Danish -
Very comfortable house on the beach. We stayed here with 3 families all with small kids and had a lovely weekend. The house is spacious, it has nice outside areas to chill and play and the pool with the stunning view over the beach/sea was perfect. […] We would love to stay at this house again!
Floor A few nights, October 2023 -
A time out of time, a dream house in a very good spot and very well equipped. […] We really let ourselves go for 10 days, a proper holiday! […] I recommend Kathy’s villa without reservation, it is a real gem.
Elisabeth With children, August 2023Translated from French -
We had an extraordinary few days there as an extended family with four kids under 10. It is absolutely beautiful (better than photos to me!), with great access to a nice beach. The rooms were well cleaned and well appointed, and the outdoor spaces were beautiful. […] We walked down the beach and did a lagoon boat tour, and also took our car to Bandia nearby. Enjoy paradise, we’ll be back!
Heidi With children, January 2023 -
A very beautiful house, tastefully decorated. The garden and the pool are real assets. The location in Somone is ideal: calm and privacy guaranteed, with a private beach access as a bonus. The house is perfectly secure, with a very helpful and discreet caretaker and an alarm system. We came back with great pleasure.
Segolen A few nights, February 2023Translated from French -
After 4 years living in Dakar and visiting the area I’d say this is the best weekend house we have been. The location and the views, especially for the sunsets, are awesome. The rooms and common spaces are well-maintained and beautifully decorated. The staff are welcoming and helpful. It fits nicely 2 families with extra space. The kitchen is really well equipped. A thumbs up!
Manuel A few nights, March 2022 -
An absolute gem. Pictures do not do this house justice. Lovely garden. Ample lounge chairs with pads. Great kid friendly infinity pool overlooking ocean. […] Kitchen was well equipped and had a fabulous island and view of ocean. […] We rarely book houses on the beach as we worry about security, but the guard, the house, and the added security blinds and doors were amazing. Felt totally safe the entire time. We will definitely be booking again.
Kelly With children, April 2021 -
A pleasant stay in a magnificent villa in a very good spot. The villa has all the equipment you need. It is well laid out and well decorated. The staff are devoted and discreet at the same time. The pool is perfect for teaching children to swim. A superb stay.
Rokhaya With children, September 2021Translated from French -
An excellent address with a sublime view of the ocean. A very well designed villa, with a very pleasant layout for a family, friends or couples, a very beautiful terrace looking onto the infinity pool and the bay of Somone, and all the equipment you need for cooking. A haven of peace! I highly recommend it!
Jean With children, May 2019Translated from French -
Lovely house, very spacious and well-equipped kitchen and nice outdoor seating area. Perfect for groups. The setting is beautiful with a terrace overlooking the ocean and a pool. Just a short walk from the lagoon and everything you would need in town. The hosts and the caretaker were very helpful and communicative. Highly recommend!
Nellie Group trip, April 2019 -
[…] The villa is very beautiful and well equipped, and we lacked nothing. It is clean and well positioned, with direct access to the beach. We enjoyed the sunsets every day and walks to the lagoon along this wonderful coast. We recommend it and will very probably come back!
Penda More than a week, August 2019Translated from French -
A perfectly equipped and clean villa, a warm welcome, a very friendly caretaker who looked after us, an ideal and quiet location. A very clean pool. Thank you again for everything!
Hanan With children, April 2019Translated from French -
Amazing stay in lovely house. Close to all commodities, and the house and view are just stunning.
Marianne A few nights, June 2024
Rating and excerpts taken from Airbnb in October 2026. Excerpts are sometimes shortened (cuts are marked […]) or corrected for spelling. Reviews written in another language are translated, and say so. On Airbnb, only guests who have stayed can leave a review.
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Arrival and departure
Check-in from 3 pm, check-out before 11 am. Someone is on site day and night to give you access to the villa. Directions to the villa
Electricity
The villa runs on solar power, except the air conditioning. The meter is read when you arrive and when you leave. Electricity is not included in the price: it is paid on site.
Pool and safety
The pool is not fenced: children must always be supervised. Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. There is no carbon monoxide alarm.
Minimum stay
2 nights, or 3 nights if you arrive on a Friday or a Saturday. The calendar on this page shows the free dates.
Kitchen
Fridge, cooker, oven, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker. Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are provided.
Comfort
Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, television, washing machine, iron and safe. Cotton bed linen, towels, soap and toilet paper are provided.
Outdoors
Private pool, terrace with dining area, gazebo, hammock, outdoor seating and charcoal barbecue. Free parking on site.
On site
Staff are there day and night. For meals, outings or an airport transfer, ask Kathy.
House rules
10 guests at most. Pets are not allowed.
Choose your dates
Struck-through dates are already taken. Send your request and Kathy confirms availability before anything is final.
Good to know before you book
- Check-in from 3 pm, check-out before 11 am.
- Minimum stay of 2 nights, 3 for an arrival on a Friday or a Saturday.
- €315 a night in high season, from November to April, and €280 from May to October, for the whole villa. 10% off from 7 nights, 20% off from 28 nights.
- Electricity is not included: it is paid on site, from the meter reading.
- Cancellation: Kathy confirms her terms in writing before anything is final. On Airbnb, the listing’s terms apply.
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