Kaya means home.
Mountains. Ocean. Home either way. A place to breathe, and explore nature at your own pace.
Let our Kaya be your Holiday Home
Mountains. Ocean. Home either way. A place to breathe, and explore nature at your own pace.
We rent out self-catering homes and apartments in a few places we know well — the Swiss Alps, and South Africa’s Wild Coast. It’s the natural beauty that drew us to these places — mountain views, hiking and biking, skiing, and quiet beaches. Each property is fully equipped with all the comforts you would have in your own home.
Every enquiry comes to us personally, and in each location a trusted local team looks after arrivals, cleaning, and everything in between.
Come explore our homes in the mountains, or by the sea.
The Alps
Swiss Alpine villages: Engelberg, Grindelwald and Grächen — all within walking distance of public transport and gondolas.
The Wild Coast
Chintsa West, on South Africa’s Wild Coast: a 4-bedroom beach house in a private estate, walking distance to the beach.
Mountains, or the sea?
Same welcome, two very different worlds.
The Swiss Alps
You’ll come forSnow underfoot, alpine trails, breathtaking mountains.
WhereEngelberg, Grächen and Grindelwald
CLOSEST CITIESZurich, Geneva
Best monthsDecember–March for snow
June–September for hiking.
Good forSightseeing & alpine adventures – hiking, biking, skiing and snowboarding.
The Wild Coast
You’ll come forEmpty beaches, warm ocean, and sky in every direction.
WhereChintsa West on South Africa’s Wild Coast
CLOSEST CITYEast London
Best monthsOctober–April for beach fun
June–August for quiet and whales.
Good forFamilies and friends who want the beach to themselves — quiet mornings, long walks and wide open sand.
You can book direct with us, or through a trusted platform like Airbnb — you’ll find the details on each property’s page. Not sure where to start?
A look inside
Still deciding between the mountains and the sea?
If you already know where you want to stay, go straight to that property and enquire there; you’ll hear from the people who look after it.
If you’re still choosing, or you have a general question, this comes straight to us.
We’ll only use your details to reply to this enquiry.