
Vacation rentals with beach access in Knysna
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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

Loerie private cottage Protea Guesthouse
Private self-catering cottage with own sep entrance, private decking area, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Situated in a quiet and safe neighbourhood away from the busy main road. Free off-street parking, uninterrupted fast 250Mbps fibre wi-fi & selected channels DStv are available. 1 off-street parking space per unit. See our other 2 listings: Glasogie & Suikerbekkie cottages. Please note:minimum stay apply over Easter, Christmas and school hol. unless 1 night showing as available.

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 Cabin (Amazing views!)
Completely private unit, you won't be sharing the facilities with anyone! 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 covered Kol Kol wood-fired hot tub! Equipped with everything you need including WiFi (and Netflix, even during loadshedding!), hot shower and toilet, gas cooking & braai facilities. Excellent location, the ideal spot to getaway from it all! It’s the ultimate Knysna adventure!

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.

Chambéry
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Leisure Isle. Beautiful apartment with a large north-facing patio overlooking a colourful garden. Situated just 50m from the lagoon, it consists of a private entrance hall, large bedroom/living room with two beds, sofas, Satellite TV, a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, air fryer and grill, and a bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. There is Wifi You will be welcomed by Peter and Rosie, long-time residents of Knysna.

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.

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.

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.

TH40 - Thesen Islands
Stay in true island luxury. Located on the water's edge of the Knysna Lagoon, TH40 lends itself to ensure that your stay in the Garden Route is a memorable one. Soak in the lagoon views from the tub, savour incredible sunsets from the deck and end a day of exploring by curling up next to the fireplace.
Popular amenities for Knysna beach access rentals
Apartment rentals with beach access

Spacious & Sunny Apartment on Leisure Island

Garden Flat - Floods from Heaven

Heartland Height's Knysna

Back up inverter, self-catering, 2 Bedrooms, 4 pax

Vibrant North Facing Penthouse- Mooring & Inverter

L'Or Marin

Founder's Rest

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Cooke's Cove Luxury Villa

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Knysna Log Home - Brenton on Lake

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Romeo

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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 | ﺩ.ﺇ536 | ﺩ.ﺇ481 | ﺩ.ﺇ477 | ﺩ.ﺇ466 | ﺩ.ﺇ441 | ﺩ.ﺇ430 | ﺩ.ﺇ477 | ﺩ.ﺇ470 | ﺩ.ﺇ477 | ﺩ.ﺇ455 | ﺩ.ﺇ459 | ﺩ.ﺇ577 |
| 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 stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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