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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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

Solar /Sanctuary beachfront 4 bedroom Townhouse
20 steps from Solar / Sanctuary beach. Modern townhouse living room , TV room , fireplace. 4 beds , 4 bathrooms. Table tennis and pool table in garage Balcony with view of robberg beach. Inverter for lights , WiFi and TV. Please note our place is NOT baby or toddler friendly - lots of open stairs.

suite with fantastic ocean and mountain view.
Beautiful suite with fancy bathroom , fantastic view at the Indian Ocean and Robberg. Own access and privacy. Place to explore Garden Route Note: we use part of our airbnb income to support local charity! The villa is also on airbn: https://airbnb.com/h/villawithoceanandmountainview
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Thesen View - exquisite views with canoe & bikes

Modern secure spacious apartment near the beach

Exotic North Facing Penthouse - Mooring & Inverter

Stunning 3 bedroom apartment with sea views

Serenity @ Keurbooms River Lodge

Plett 7 River Club Mews Pool and Tennis Apartment

L'Or Marin

The Gallery Luxury Apt, no 209
Waterfront house rentals

Lagoon Deck Stay, Walk to Plett Beach & Shops

On Knysna Lagoon | 7 En-Suite Spacious Home

Designer home with breath-taking views

Seaside Cottage Dune

Bay View, 3 Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

River Club Villa

Thesen Tides House

Bliss on Thesen Island
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Paradise View

Piedanlo Laguna Waterfront apartment

Romeo

Centrally located 1 bedroom Waterfront apartment

Blue Belle Lagoon Cottage

Ocean Pearl walking distance from the beach

Spectacular Robberg Beach Duplex (Pet-friendly)

Thesen Harbour Town - luxury loft apartment west
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,021 | ﺩ.ﺇ 826 | ﺩ.ﺇ 694 | ﺩ.ﺇ 698 | ﺩ.ﺇ 562 | ﺩ.ﺇ 595 | ﺩ.ﺇ 610 | ﺩ.ﺇ 588 | ﺩ.ﺇ 588 | ﺩ.ﺇ 742 | ﺩ.ﺇ 834 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,278 |
| 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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