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Lagoon View Apartment
Comfortable, stylish 2 bedroom apartment with private entrance, an elevated oasis in the beautiful suburb of The Heads in Knysna. 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 !

5 Tides End Knysna
Situated on the shores of Knysna Lagoon 15 metres from the water’s edge it has the Outeniqua Mountains in the background. It offers a 286 sqm 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom semi-detached home with fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher) and 4 balconies 2 of which face the lagoon and Knysna Heads. 1 garage The complex has an outdoor fully equipped braai area, slipway and moorings for boats. Entrance is access controlled We pride ourselves on a delightful home, incredible location and impeccable service

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 .

Knysna picket and Post - The House
LOAD SHEDDING SORTED. This classic 3 bedroom ensuite home has an an additional 4th bedroom en-suite in the form of a cottage, which can be booked separately should you require the additional space. The house makes for the perfect Thesen island get away. It has a pool and great outdoor / indoor entertainment spaces. It is close to the park and other amenities such as tennis and squash courts. Hosted by Jenny, this house provides a tranquil base in the parklands of the secure estate.

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.

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.

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

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 Knysna waterfront rentals
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Thesen View - exquisite views with canoe & bikes

Marina Magic

Westford Birds Nest

Vibrant North Facing Penthouse- Mooring & Inverter

Drymill on the canal, Thesen Islands, Knysna

Laguna Waterfront Escape

Waterfront 2 Bedroom Knysna Quays

The Gatehouse @ The River House Estate
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Spacious home on Knysna Lagoon

Knysna Quays 22 Spinnaker Drive

Peace in Africa

Holiday Home on the Lagoon

Cooke's Cove Luxury Villa

Thesen Tides House

Bayview House - Safe, Spacious, SuperHosts & Views

Old belvidere, 4 bedroom house with lagoon view
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Paradise View

Piedanlo Laguna Waterfront apartment

THESEN HARBOUR TOWN - studio apartment

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 | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | R2,326 ZAR | R1,874 ZAR | R1,908 ZAR | R1,991 ZAR | R1,774 ZAR | R1,657 ZAR | R1,975 ZAR | R1,874 ZAR | R1,891 ZAR | R1,858 ZAR | R1,841 ZAR | R2,678 ZAR |
| 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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Knysna vacation rentals start at R335 ZAR per night before taxes and fees

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60 properties feature pools

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130 properties have a dedicated workspace

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210 of Knysna vacation rentals include wi-fi 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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