
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 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.

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 !

Thesen Beach House 2
Quaint two bedroom house located on a small Thesens Island lagoon beach. Perfect for families with kids. Fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and laundry facilities. House has DSTV. Thesen Islands has 24 hour security access control. Walking distance to the Knysna Quays Waterfront and Thesen Harbour town. Thesen Islands is of the most sought after holiday destinations on the Garden Route. There is a weber braai and direct access from the patio to the small Thesen beach. House has wifi.

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!

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!

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 7 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.

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 adults. Child friendly! 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 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 away.

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.

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.

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 beach access rentals
Apartment rentals with beach access

Back up inverter, self-catering, 2 Bedrooms.

Exotic North Facing Penthouse - Mooring & Inverter

Nature Retreat for 2 @ Phantom Cottage

BayView Sunset Villa @ Thessen!

Founder's Rest

L'Or Marin

Sunshine, views, beach, kitchenette, bbq.

Coney Glen Views
House rentals with beach access

Ocean Villa in Brenton-on-Sea with pool

Knysna Holiday Home

Paquita Cottage

Whaletail beach house

Cooke's Cove Luxury Villa

Bietjie Brenton - Your Holiday Home

Cozy Island Living at The Grove cottage

Lazy Island on Thesen - luxury self catering
Condo rentals with beach access

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 | ﺩ.ﺇ709 | ﺩ.ﺇ573 | ﺩ.ﺇ547 | ﺩ.ﺇ466 | ﺩ.ﺇ441 | ﺩ.ﺇ430 | ﺩ.ﺇ477 | ﺩ.ﺇ470 | ﺩ.ﺇ477 | ﺩ.ﺇ488 | ﺩ.ﺇ496 | ﺩ.ﺇ797 |
| 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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330 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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