Phantom Tree House

Entire home in Garden Route District Municipality, South Africa

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Hendré
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Mountain view

Soak up the view during your stay.

Dedicated workspace

A common area with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
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Take it easy or work in peace at this unique and tranquil retreat. Savour the natural silence and wide perspectives offered by the splendid forest mountain environment. Enjoy the comfort of a cozy wooden house with a spacious log cabin feel.

*** Lights and fiber internet stay on during LOAD SHEDDING thanks to a battery backup system.

It's far enough away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to Knysna and all its attractions and conveniences.

The space
The house is situated high on Knysna's Phantom Pass road. You continue climbing the hill inside the private estate to get to the site. The house itself is built on stilts and comprises two storeys. Downstairs you will find a large deck, lounge with fireplace, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Upstairs you will find the open music room (with single bed) and main bedroom + en-suite bathroom. There are 2 balconies upstairs for doing morning yoga or for taking in the views.

Guest access
Guests have exclusive access to the main house and parking bays below the house. The downstairs cottage and Wendy house are not included in the booking.

Other things to note
The estate provides potable tap water, although some guests prefer the taste of bottled water (which you can refill economically in Knysna town).

There are lovely walks in the area through indigenous Knysna forest, including the famous Circles in the Forest trails.

There is a gravel road that leads to the estate gates, navigable by any normal car. The road inside the estate is steep, but paved.

There is a private splash pool adjacent to the house, and you would be able to swim in the lake on the estate, or visit the lagoon or beaches in the area.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi – 21 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 26 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

The "tree house" is situated between the Knysna river and forest, facing the Outeniqua mountain backdrop in the North.

The ecologically-minded estate consists of 30 stands on 30 hectares. There are no fences separating individual stands and wildlife is allowed to pass through freely. Look out for bushbuck, baboons, the odd monkey, and along with the variety of bird life, the iconic Knysna Loerie. (Make sure you close the windows when leaving the house to avoid monkies or baboons sneaking in and creating a mess!).

Respect for peace & quiet is the name of the game here, and loud music and rowdy chatter are practically unheard of. There are communal barbeque areas around the estate for a wood or coal grill, or you can make use of the gas grill on the deck of the house.

Knysna central is an exquisite 15-minute mountain pass and lagoon drive away, with Brentin-on-sea and Buffels Bay (both 20 minutes away) featuring stunning beaches.

Meet your host

Superhost
35 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Lives in Knysna, South Africa

Hendré is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
May encounter potentially dangerous animal