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Lagoon View Apartment
Comfortable, stylish 2 bedroom apartment with private entrance, an elevated oasis in the beautiful Knysna suburb of The Heads. Lagoon View Apartment is a sunny and warm space. Nestled and sheltered in the mountainside, the apartment offers magnificent views over the Knysna estuary towards the distant Outeniqua Mountains. Enjoy a glass of wine on our mountain gazebo and experience bird life in the tranquil garden with the backdrop of endless views, peaceful surroundings and spectacular sunset.

Heron's View-lagoon views & solar power @ Brenton
Heron’s View is a solar powered, peaceful, eco-friendly, ground floor apartment, with expansive north facing views across the Knysna lagoon. Situated in Brenton on Lake, enjoy the tranquility of the setting, whilst having the convenience of all that Knysna offers, a mere 15-minute drive away. This superior apartment offers everything needed for self-catering, including a patio to relax and take in nature. The private front entrance leads directly off well lit, covered parking, without stairs.

Thesen Island Luxury Penthouse
Bella vita! Come and spoil yourself. This romantic and luxurious penthouse offers the ultimate in comfort, views & amenities. It is fully equipped for self catering, so spend a romantic evening dining in the comfort at home, or at any of the award winning restaurants within 50 meters away on Thesen Islands or at the Knysna Waterfront ! Lots of exciting activities on your doorstep for the more adventurous. Equipped with back up power so load shedding should not spoil your experience at all !

Holiday Home on Thesen Island Canals Knysna
This stunning 3-floor, 3-bedroom Thesen Canal waterfront home offers breathtaking views and a prime location. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, inverter, batteries for lights, TV, and WiFi. Step out to direct waterway access for boating, swimming, or kayaking. Surrounded by serene nature, bird life, and activities like cycling, walking, tennis, squash, and pristine beaches. Ideal for family holidays, with shops and gourmet restaurants just a stroll away. Book now for an unforgettable getaway!

Knysna Lodge Glamping Cabin (Amazing views!)
Completely private unit, you won't be sharing the facilities with anyone! Tucked away in the trees it's like staying in your very own treehouse with spectacular views of Knysna lagoon and you'll have a private covered Kol Kol wood-fired hot tub! Equipped with everything you need including WiFi (and Netflix, even during loadshedding!), hot shower and toilet, gas cooking & braai facilities. Excellent location, the ideal spot to getaway from it all! It’s the ultimate Knysna adventure!

Belvidere Lagoon front position with solar power.
We are on the lagoon front in Belvidere Estate's quiet and safe surroundings. The apartment is self catering with lounge, dining area,small kitchen and bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower .The local pub, The Bell is just a short stroll away as well as popular Oakleaf bistro serving delicious healthy meals , cakes and coffee. Step out the gate and take a walk around the lagoon to the jetty and Belvidere village or just relax on your private patio and enjoy the view.

Sunshine, views, beach, kitchenette, bbq.
Large, sunny, studio apartment with views, private veranda with outdoor seating, lounge area, kitchenette, TV. Jacuzzi and bbq with outdoor lounge. Additional queen bedroom en suite available on request with separate access. Perfectly located in a tranquil setting. 5 Minute walk to the beach, lagoon for water sports & swimming and great restaurants. A short drive or cycle to the centre of town for shopping, restaurants & activities. Offstreet parking. Free wifi.

Leisure Isle Cottage
Welcome to our cozy three-bedroom cottage located on Leisure Isle. Recently renovated and equipped for your next family stay with restored wooden floors, lagoon views and even a Sunsynk solar back-up. Being on Leisure Island, we have kayaks, bicycles & SUP’s available to all our guests. The cottage has a Smart TV with Netflix, Spotify and uncapped Wi-Fi. Winter visitors enjoy a wood-burning fireplace and electric blankets on the beds too.

Forest Heart Cabin: Slipper Bath & Fireplace
Forest Heart Cabin is the perfect getaway. It is private and quiet, with a breath-taking view of the Knysna forest. If you're looking for a romantic getaway, champagne on the deck when you arrive and watch the sun rise over the mountains in the morning or soak in the luxurious slipper bath at sunset! The Cabin is ideally located and a 10-15 minute drive to Knysna, as well as the gorgeous Buffalo Bay Beach and a number of forest walks.

Leisure Isle Retreat, Knysna, South Africa
Set in the sought-after Leisure Isle, this beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers an exceptional opportunity for a 3–6 month stay in one of the Garden Route’s most peaceful and secure coastal settings. Standard features: Inverter & Solar System Rainwater System with UV filtration Private garden, patio and braai area Garage Walking distance to beach & local restaurants Small well behaved dog welcome (by appointment)

Upstairs on Thesen Island
Upstairs on Thesen Island is well equipped for load shedding / power cuts. It offers a graceful home away from home with a view over the water to the knysna heads. Two luxurious bedrooms with one bathroom. There is an additional bath and basin within the main bedroom. It is situated on the water with private jetty and kayaks are available to use.

Fabulous Family Friendly Villa on Thesen Island.
This stunning family villa has canals on two boundaries with plenty of outside and inside relaxing areas. Newly renovated, with a lovely pool, Weaver's Nest is the perfect quiet place for families to get away from it all while staying local. The kids will love the freedom and safety to roam the Island and waterways.
Popular amenities for rentals with beach access in Knysna
Apartment rentals with beach access

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Romeo

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Blue Belle Lagoon Cottage
When is the best time to visit Knysna?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £110 | £99 | £98 | £96 | £91 | £88 | £98 | £97 | £98 | £100 | £102 | £164 |
| Avg. temp | 20°C | 21°C | 19°C | 18°C | 16°C | 14°C | 13°C | 13°C | 14°C | 16°C | 17°C | 19°C |
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340 of Knysna holiday rentals include wifi access

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Knysna stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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