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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

41 Laguna Grove Waterfront Apartment, Knysna
Gorgeous apartment furnished to a high standard. The unit is located on the edge of the Knysna Lagoon with breathtaking views. It is on the first floor. The open plan living areas open onto a patio with gas braai. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom. There is secure off street parking. The kitchen is fully equipped with all major appliances. We offer wifi and full DSTV. The unit is located a very short walk away from the Knysna Quays Waterfront. The unit has a full inverter for load shedding

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

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 !

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 .

Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon View Apt
Wake up to stunning views of the Knysna Heads and Lagoon in this luxurious 2-bedroom waterfront apartment. Enjoy peaceful surroundings, abundant birdlife, and direct access to boating and kayaking with a private mooring right off your balcony. Explore scenic walking and cycling routes, play tennis or squash, and relax on nearby beaches. An inverter keeps lights, TV, and WiFi running during outages. Ideal for short stays or family holidays. Book your perfect Knysna escape today.

Belvidere Lagoon front position with solar power.
We are on the lagoon front in Belvidere Estate's quiet and safe surroundings. The apartment is self catering with lounge, dining area,small kitchen and bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower .The local pub, The Bell is just a short stroll away as well as popular Oakleaf bistro serving delicious healthy meals , cakes and coffee. Step out the gate and take a walk around the lagoon to the jetty and Belvidere village or just relax on your private patio and enjoy the view.

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.

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.
Popular amenities for waterfront rentals in Knysna
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Thesen View - exquisite views with canoe & bikes

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Luna on the Knysna lagoon

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Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Knysna
Total rentals
230 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$26 SGD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
12K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
150 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
20 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
60 properties have a pool
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