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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.

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 .

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!

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.

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.

Palm Lodge Knysna
Palm Lodge is situated on a hill overlooking the Knysna Lagoon but only four minutes by car from Knysna town. Situated on a tranquil secluded and secure property of 8500m, this fully equipped self-catering , self-service unit caters for 2 persons only. Free WiFi.The Wi-Fi has a UPS during load shedding. Netflix, Youtube etc on Fire stick

Solar /Sanctuary beachfront 4 bedroom Townhouse
20 steps from Solar / Sanctuary beach. Modern townhouse living room , TV room , fireplace. 4 beds , 4 bathrooms. Table tennis and pool table in garage Balcony with view of robberg beach. Inverter for lights , WiFi and TV. Please note our place is NOT baby or toddler friendly - lots of open stairs.
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Westford Birds Nest

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Romeo

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Blue Belle Lagoon Cottage

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Thesen Harbour Town - luxury loft apartment west
When is the best time to visit Plettenberg Bay?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £207 | £168 | £141 | £142 | £114 | £121 | £124 | £119 | £119 | £150 | £169 | £259 |
| 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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70 of Plettenberg Bay holiday rentals include wifi access

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