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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.

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...

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.

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 !

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!

Waterfront - 15 Quay West- lagoon living
Modern, comfortable and spacious apartment in the heart of the Waterfront welcomes you with beautiful views. Perfectly located at the water’s edge the 1 bedroom apartment with balcony invites to relax and provides all for a wonderful stay - from Nespresso machine, smart TV to dishwasher. Ideal for a couple or 2 singles. Enjoy the marina atmosphere whilst using the Weber grill. Walk 50 meters to enter excellent restaurants and shops. All water activities and 3 fantastic golf courses .

Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon Apt, On The Canals.
Wake up to stunning views of the Knysna Heads and Lagoon in this luxurious 2-bedroom waterfront apartment. Enjoy peaceful surroundings, abundant birdlife, and direct access to boating and kayaking with a private mooring right off your balcony. Explore scenic walking and cycling routes, play tennis or squash, and relax on nearby beaches. An inverter keeps lights, TV, and WiFi running during outages. Ideal for short stays or family holidays. Book your perfect Knysna escape today.

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 Island Loft
In Forest Loft you will feel like being in a tree house, yet it is in the hub of Thesen Harbour Town and super close to many restaurants and many activity providers. The Ardmore Singita (meaning place of miracles) wallpaper reminds us of our beautiful Knysna Forest and there are even elephants hidden in the foliage. Come and experience the holiday vibe and joy the tangible and vibrant night life brings when the sun starts to set.

The River Treehouse
Feel welcomed and at home in our cozy Treehouse, situated on the Knysna salt river. We would love to have you! The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and can sleep 5 people, it has a private swimming pool and a view overlooking the Knysna estuary, Salt River, and the Knysna Heads. Nestled between the forest and the river the feeling it gives is of utmost relaxation and escapism.

Drymill Pied-a-terre
Parisian chic on the water and well equipped for load shedding / power cuts. A pied-à-terre in calming tones to compliment the beautiful location on the canals. Whether you are snuggled under the down duvets or you are relaxing on the patio, you will feel relaxed and content at this home away from home. Life should always be like this: graceful.

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 waterfront rentals in Knysna
Waterfront apartment rentals

Thesen View - exquisite views with canoe & bikes

Seacrest Cottage

Westford Birds Nest

Vibrant North Facing Penthouse- Mooring & Inverter

L'Or Marin

Drymill on the canal, Thesen Islands, Knysna

Laguna Waterfront Escape

The Gallery Luxury Apt, no 209
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Riverfront guesthouse, Watermeadows Farm

On Knysna Lagoon | 7 En-Suite Spacious Home

Holiday Home on the Lagoon

Cooke's Cove Luxury Villa

Thesen Tides House

Old belvidere, 4 bedroom house with lagoon view

Lazy Island on Thesen - luxury self catering

MistyCliffs Ocean-view family retreat
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Paradise View

Piedanlo Laguna Waterfront apartment

Thesen Harbour Town - luxury loft apartment west

Knysna Waterfront Gem with Pool & Mooring

Romeo

3-BD Waterfront Apt on the Water in Secure Estate

Centrally located 1 bedroom Waterfront apartment

Blue Belle Lagoon Cottage
When is the best time to visit Knysna?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £133 | £104 | £97 | £89 | £79 | £74 | £88 | £83 | £84 | £86 | £88 | £133 |
| 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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60 properties feature pools

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140 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
220 of Knysna holiday rentals include wifi access

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