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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.

Top Decks Knysna S/C - Lovely Ocean Views!
Central - just a 5 minute drive from town! Beautiful sea, lagoon & treed views for miles in this spacious, modern 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Ample room to sleep 8 people. You’ll feel like you’re in a tree house when you step onto the 6 balconies & decks! Prolific birdlife: Fish Eagles, Turaco & many more. 1km / 0.62 miles to the 24 hr. Mini-mart, Fuel station, Garage, ATM & Liquor store. Knysna Golf Course, Leisure Island, Bollard Bay Beach & The famous Heads (+-5.5km/ 3.4 miles away).

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!

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 Retreat, Knysna, South Africa
Beautiful, open spacious home with essential power for basic amenities during load shedding. The home is good for couples and families(kids) where you can enjoy swimming on Bollard Bay. It is a safe environment where children can ride their bicycles. The Steenbok Nature Reserve is used regularly by dog lovers, walkers and runners. We host with pride and welcome everyone, regardless of orientation, race, religion, or gender identity. This home is where memories are made.

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 8 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.

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.

Forest Heart Cabin: Slipper Bath & Fireplace
Forest Heart Cabin is the perfect getaway. It is private and quiet, with a breath-taking view of the Knysna forest. If you're looking for a romantic getaway, champagne on the deck when you arrive and watch the sun rise over the mountains in the morning or soak in the luxurious slipper bath at sunset! The Cabin is ideally located and a 10-15 minute drive to Knysna, as well as the gorgeous Buffalo Bay Beach and a number of forest walks.

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.
Popular amenities for rentals with beach access in Knysna
Apartment rentals with beach access

Spacious & Sunny Apartment on Leisure Island

Back up inverter, self-catering, 2 Bedrooms.

Exotic North Facing Penthouse - Mooring & Inverter

Nature Retreat for 2 @ Phantom Cottage

BayView Sunset Villa @ Thessen!

L'Or Marin

Founder's Rest

Coney Glen Views
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Spacious home on Knysna Lagoon

Ocean Villa in Brenton-on-Sea with pool

Lush, Spacious Family Home between Beach & Town

Cooke's Cove Luxury Villa

Bietjie Brenton - Your Holiday Home

Sea Through House

Cozy Island Living at The Grove cottage
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Romeo

Brenton Beach Apartment

La Dolce Vita: First-Floor House

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 | $186 SGD | $167 SGD | $166 SGD | $162 SGD | $153 SGD | $149 SGD | $166 SGD | $163 SGD | $166 SGD | $170 SGD | $172 SGD | $277 SGD |
| 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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340 of Knysna holiday rentals include wifi access

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Knysna stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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