28 nights or more

Any home. As long as you need.

Every one of our homes can be yours for a month, a season or a year. And we have more houses that are not listed online.

Why stay with us

A home, not a hotel room.

Furnished and readyBeds made, hot water running.
Fast WiFiA place to work.
HousekeepingLooked after weekly.
Safe and secureGated, with a caretaker.
Beyond the listingsAsk us. We will match you.

Who stays long

People with work to do, and lives to live.

Visiting scholars and researchersVolunteers and internsProject and contract teamsNGO and development staffRelocating familiesRemote workers

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Every home is open to long stays.

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Stays of 28 nights or more follow our Strict Long Term cancellation policy.

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Tell us what you need.

Share the basics. We open WhatsApp with your message ready, and a real person replies fast with options, including homes not shown on this site.

Good to know

Long stay questions, answered.

Do you offer long stays?

Yes. Every one of our homes can be booked for a long stay of 28 nights or more, furnished and fully equipped with fast WiFi and housekeeping, ideal for visiting scholars, researchers, volunteers, project teams and relocating families.

Which homes can I book for a long stay?

Any of them. We also have long stay houses that are not listed online. Tell us your area, dates and number of people on WhatsApp at +255 737 397 700 and we will match you personally, including with homes you will not see on this site.

What is the cancellation policy for long stays?

Stays of 28 nights or more follow our Strict Long Term policy, based on the Airbnb standard. You receive a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and at least 28 days before check in. After that, nights already stayed plus the next 30 nights are not refunded.

Who stays long with Monalisa?

Visiting scholars and researchers, volunteers and interns, NGO and project staff, remote workers and families who are relocating. We treat every long stay guest like a neighbour.