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Bayview House - Safe, Spacious, SuperHosts & Views
* Beautiful lagoon views from the spacious & comfortably furnished holiday apartment. It sleeps 6 and consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a large lounge and open plan dining/lounge area. * We have a child friendly double bunk in the main bedroom for 2 kiddies. We have an extra single bed in the lounge area. The main room also has a King Size bed and a Queen bed in the 2nd bedroom. * From the apartment you can enjoy panoramic views of the iconic Knysna Heads * We are proud SuperHosts

Knysna Houseboat Myrtle
Houseboat Myrtle is a totally self-contained wooden cottage on the water. Permanently Anchored in the Knysna Lagoon, it’s a two minute dinghy ride from the Knysna Waterfront and we’ll give you lessons to get you going on the water. Myrtle is one of the original Knysna houseboats and has a lovely wood finish inside. With its two decks, it’s perfect for lazy days floating on the lagoon. From the deck you can enjoy views of the lagoon, the quays and the Knysna Heads, catch fish or just relax...

Thesen Harbour Town Apartment
Our spacious 45m2 apartment is situated in the heart of Thesen Harbour Town. We have a Solar System to supply power during outages. Excellent restaurants within minutes walking distance, the most famous being "Ile de Pain" situated across the road for breakfast and lunch. Knysna Waterfront is a mere 10 minute walk away along a most picturesque causeway surrounded by the lagoon from where one can view beautiful sunsets. We offer mountain bikes for the duration of your stay for a nominal fee.

Spacious holiday home on Quays Residential Marina
This self catering house accommodates 8. Two spacious en-suite bedrooms and 2 twin-bedded bedrooms (sharing a bathroom) on the 1st floor. The living area consists of a semi open plan dining-kitchen- and lounge area that leads onto an expansive furnished patio, sun beds and a gas barbecue. Inverter powered - immune to load shedding.A gas fireplace +electric wallpanels The walk-in garage has laundry facilities. 3Bicycles and a 2 seater canoe is available. The Jetty is to moor guest’s own boat.

Knysna Lodge Glamping Self Catering Cabin 3
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 wood-fired hot tub you can enjoy! You won't be sharing the facilities with anyone else! The cabin is equipped with everything you need including WiFi (and access to Netflix account on your own device), hot shower and toilet, gas cooking & covered braai facilities. Excellent location, the ideal spot to getaway from it all! The ultimate Knysna adventure!

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!

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.

Thesen Island Harbour Town Bliss
This luxurious, spacious open plan self-catering penthouse with private veranda with BBQ offers you lagoon views and is ready to make your dream holiday come true !! Securely situated in Thesen Harbour Town with on-site private parking. The apartment has been equipped with back -up power during load shedding / power outages which should be sufficient for the entire period depending n the stage of loadshedding implemented at the time.

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.

TH40 - Thesen Islands
Stay in true island luxury. Located on the water's edge of the Knysna Lagoon, TH40 lends itself to ensure that your stay in the Garden Route is a memorable one. Soak in the lagoon views from the tub, savour incredible sunsets from the deck and end a day of exploring by curling up next to the fireplace.

Riverside home.
On a large grassy field next to the Knysna River, Tide Verge is a destination in itself, with beautiful surroundings, sunbathing, swimming, and canoeing on the door step. A large modern house perfect for a family holiday. Easy access to Knysna.
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Salt & Timber - A waterfront home on Thesen Island

On Knysna Lagoon | 7 En-Suite Spacious Home

Holiday Home on the Lagoon

Knysna Log Home - Brenton on Lake

Bliss on Thesen Island

Thesen Tides House

Relaxed holiday home - Knysna Heads
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Thesen View - exquisite views with canoe & bikes

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Exotic North Facing Penthouse - Mooring & Inverter

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Chorister Cottage Rustic, Self Catering & Off-Grid

Belvidere Manor Lagoon View Cottage

Knysna Lagoon - Seagulls nest

Bibi Ellipsis- peaceful & tranquil

Cottage 10, Belvidere Manor

Garden Road Cottage in Belvidere Knysna

Holiday Home | Beach Access & Private Boat Mooring

Thesen Island Cottage
When is the best time to visit Knysna?
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| Avg. price | £93 | £77 | £80 | £77 | £69 | £67 | £80 | £71 | £73 | £76 | £82 | £125 |
| 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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