
Holiday rentals with beach access in Thesens Island
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Explore 60 holiday rentals in Thesens Island

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Thesens Island holiday rentals start at £45 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
50 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

Holiday rentals with a pool
20 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
40 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
60 of Thesens Island holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Thesens Island rentals

4.8 Average rating
Thesens Island stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated rentals with beach access in Thesens Island
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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 !

Thesen Beach House 2
Quaint two bedroom house located on a small Thesens Island lagoon beach. Perfect for families with kids. Fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and laundry facilities. House has DSTV. Thesen Islands has 24 hour security access control. Walking distance to the Knysna Quays Waterfront and Thesen Harbour town. Thesen Islands is of the most sought after holiday destinations on the Garden Route. There is a weber braai and direct access from the patio to the small Thesen beach. House has wifi.

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!

Relaxed holiday home - Knysna Heads
This relaxed holiday home is situated on the eastern side of the Knysna Heads. It offers stunning views of the Knysna lagoon and the Western Heads. The Heads House is within walking distance from the waters edge. It sleeps 7 in 4 en-suite bedrooms, each contains a double bed. Open plan kitchen and living area. Outside is a big patio surrounded by indigenous trees, plants and birds, but with some of the best views Knysna can offer. Ideal for a barbecue, while enjoying a sundowner.

Hammock Island
Entire 3 bedroom house available for a relaxing holiday on the unique, secure estate of Thesen Islands. The house is light, bright, well-equipped and is ideally situated for holidays. The house is very private but at the same time has quick access to restaurants, beaches, lagoon, canals etc. The property is open plan on the living area downstairs and has direct access to the canals via a private jetty and also has a large private pool. Outdoor living and relaxing at its best.

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.

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 rentals with beach access in Thesens Island
Apartment rentals with beach access

Spacious & Sunny Apartment on Leisure Island

Garden Flat - Floods from Heaven

Brenton Retreat | The Retreat (Sleeps up to 4).

Exotic North Facing Penthouse - Mooring & Inverter

BayView Sunset Villa @ Thessen!

Founder's Rest

L'Or Marin

Coney Glen Views
House rentals with beach access

On Knysna Lagoon | 7 En-Suite Spacious Home

Wild Plum

Separate Private Room, Own Entrance, Leisure Isle

Paquita Cottage

Thesen Tides House

Turbine Villa

Sea Through House

Lazy Island Family Home on Thesen, Knysna
Apartment rentals with beach access

Romeo

Brenton Beach Apartment

La Dolce Vita: First-Floor House

Blue Belle Lagoon Cottage
When is the best time to visit Thesens Island?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. price | £193 | £154 | £148 | £147 | £137 | £133 | £131 | £125 | £139 | £139 | £116 | £245 |
| 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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- Glentana Beach
- Wilderness Beach Front
- Garden Route National Park
- Knysna Quays Accommodation
- Robberg Nature Reserve
- Birds of Eden
- Adventure Land
- Redberry Farm
- Outeniqua Transport Museum
- Map Of Africa
- Castleton
- Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
- Bloukrans Bridge
- Robberg Hiking Trail
- Outeniqua Family Market
- Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours
- Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary
- Harkerville Saturday Market
- Plett Puzzle Park
- Buffalo Bay Beach
- Lookout Beach
- Bloukrans Bridge
- Kingswood Golf Estate





