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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

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.

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!

Beach House Getaway - A Dreamer’s Paradise.
Welcome to 'Forever Ocean'! Enjoy calm beach walks, coffee in the garden while listening to the waves, and a general feeling of well-being. Our home is very private and lays on 800m2 of land for your sole use. Custom designed and newly built to comfortably accommodate up to 6 people. 'Forever Ocean' boasts a large inviting kitchen, an open plan living room, three beautiful bedrooms, three spacious bathrooms, an authentic cactus garden, and an easy path to the ocean. Fibre at 100Mbps

🌊Corada Guesthouse
At Corada Guesthouse, peace of mind is part of the scenery. Think of it as returning to a beloved grandmother’s home. Where time slows down, the décor tells stories, and dried flowers stand like gentle reminders of seasons preserved. Nestled on the Sedgefield Lagoon, Corada invites you to unwind on the veranda, glide across the water in one of our canoes, wander the quiet shoreline, or simply soak in the calm charm that fills every corner. We welcome you to our little vintage home.

Gull's Retreat Apartment 10 mins walk to the beach
Our place is close to the beach and village of Sedgefield, which are both within easy walking distance from the house. Sedgefield is located in the heart of the Garden Route near Knysna and George where an airport is located. You’ll love our place because of the views into the garden and the sounds of bird and frog song. There are views of the sea and Gericke's Point from the garden. We have back-up power in case of load shedding.

317 Crescent Cottage - Wilderness
Situated along the Wilderness Lagoon (Touwsriver) just a 1km scenic walk or a 2 minute drive from the Wilderness village. Take a quick 1 minute walk down to the Lagoon boardwalk, or enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the Lagoon from the cottage balcony. This beautiful cottage offers both indoor and outdoor living, newly decorated with a minimalistic, homely feel allowing you to have a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Tranquility at Its Finest - Kaaimans Kloof Villa
Kaaimans Kloof is a modern and charming Luxury Villa perched high up on the mountain side within a private nature reserve at the Map of Africa, Wilderness. This lovely holiday home is ideal for anyone looking for a peaceful break in the Garden Route, just 10 minutes from Wilderness Village and the beach. With no neighbors in sight, enjoy privacy as well as stunning views of the Kaaimans gorge and river below.

One of a Kind: Riverfront + Private Beach
Exceptionally rare. Unapologetically private. The Riverhouse sits directly on the river’s edge in the untouched Ballots Bay Nature Reserve, offering uninterrupted river and forest views with private beach access just moments away. While guests enjoy all the estate’s exclusive amenities, only two homes share this coveted riverfront position — making it one of the most exclusive stays in the reserve.

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.
Popular amenities for lake access rentals in Wilderness
Lake access house rentals

Salt & Timber - A waterfront home on Thesen Island

Gone Coastal - Walk to Beach - Family Friendly

Basic seaside cottage in Sedgefield

Relaxed holiday home - Knysna Heads

Sedgefield Holiday Accommodation

Gantry House

Family gem on the island in Sedgefield

Lagoon View Cabin
Apartment rentals with lake access

Lagoon View

Westford Birds Nest

Little Patonis

Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon Apt, On The Canals.

Sunshine, views, beach, kitchenette, bbq.

Stardust, on the Knysna lagoon in old Belvidere

Lagoonside - Torbie Apartment

The Grey House - Apartment
Lake access cottage rentals

Spacious two bedroom, the perfect family hideaway.

Peaceful hideaway overlooking lagoon & near beach

Kaaimans River Villa - Kayaks, Hot Tub, Waterfall

Belvidere Manor Lagoon View Cottage

Knysna Lagoon - Seagulls nest

Birdsong, Secret Garden Cottage, Sedgefield

Bibi Ellipsis- peaceful & tranquil

Sedgefield Kingfisher Cottage - Kingfisher Drive
When is the best time to visit Wilderness?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £81 | £83 | £85 | £76 | £75 | £75 | £75 | £80 | £82 | £81 | £82 | £123 |
| 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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Family-friendly holiday rentals
60 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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30 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
70 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
110 of Wilderness holiday rentals include wifi access

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

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