Vacation rentals with lake access in Southern Africa

Amazing place with incredible views & good facilities. We loved using the pizza oven and brai, also the kayaks, and Phiri kindly let us use the washing machine too. The kitchen has so much storage space and two big fridges (although missing a few simple useful things like a colander). Great place, with lots of space for 6 people. Loved it.

We really enjoyed our stay in Daniel’s house where you have your own jetty and walking distance to cafes and restaurants. Audrey was very helpful during check in and later on when we had a power shortage. Daniel is also very kind and helpful and an extra plus is that we could use the double kayak which really enhanced our stay. We would love to come back!

Tracy very lovely lady, very helpful. place is lovely, would definitely return

Magical place. Great location and a dream for the kids being so close to the water. House has everything you need and layout works great if you have kids and friends over. We will be visiting this spot very soon again..and regularly!

My family and I enjoyed our stay - this felt like home away from home. The pictures didn’t do it any justice, the place is more beautiful in person. A safe haven indeed, from the busyness of the city. Everything looked amazing and perfectly located. The host was easily accessible and proactive, not to mention friendly and helpful.

It was a wonderful home. Perfect for a family wanting to spend lazy days together exploring the local surroundings or just hanging out at the house. Kids thoroughly enjoyed playing in the dam and in the swimming pool. Beautiful secluded spot with ability to do bush walks around the estate. Getting from there to White River or Hazyview was very easy. All the facilities within the home were exactly what was needed. We would highly recommend this home. Great value for money

Great location, superb views. Jonathan is a great host

We had a wonderful stay at Gantry House. The location was beautiful and convenient, the house was spotless, the amenities were excellent and Liddi was communicative and efficient. We’d love to stay again.

Beautifully located within the Thesen Island precinct with access to its facilities this unit is a penthouse with convenient access from your parking directly to the unit. Well maintained and kept well by Douglas who communicates clearly and is always close by if you need additional support.

We had a lovely 2 night stay in the apartment. Easy and safe to walk to the lovely bars and restaurants on the quay. The apartment had everything we needed and was in a quiet area and very clean. Was able to park the car in secure garage and would be very happy to stay here again.

**"Fantastic Stay!"** This Airbnb was a true gem! The space was clean, stylish, and had every detail thought of for comfort. The host was responsive and provided great assistance. The location was perfect—quiet yet close to everything. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a cozy, well-located getaway!

Brilliant value for money! Beautiful apartment with a central location and everything you need for a short or a longer stay. Carla's communication was excellent, and self-checkin was easy with clear instructions. We only stayed one night which was a shame becauce Carla's place would be the perfect base from which to explore Knysna and surroundings. Will definitely stay here again on my next visit

We had an amazing stay at Kosmos Heights. The place is exactly as you see it in the pictures. We had a peaceful stay, felt very homely and we got welcome drinks. The hosts were communicative which made us feel at ease.

I had the most wonderful stay at this apartment in Cape Town, located right on the canals at the V&A Waterfront. The location is unbeatable, just a short walk to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and the Two Oceans Aquarium. The Marina Residential complex is stunning, clean, and incredibly safe – I felt at ease even with my two young children. The apartment itself was perfect, spacious, and beautifully decorated with gorgeous artwork that made it feel like home. We also had access to the homeowner's pool, gym, and cafe, which added an extra level of comfort to our stay. Overall, a fantastic experience, and I would definitely return and highly recommend it to others!

beautiful place, clean and refreshing

Thanks Greig We enjoyed our stay, everything on Thesen Island is in walking distance, and it was a great option having a mooring for our boat.

We had a wonderful weekend, loved it all from the sweet little dogs to the outside shower. It was an excellent home away from home.

Ali was fantastic! Communication before and during our stay was excellent, making everything smooth and easy. The apartment itself was beautiful—spacious, well-equipped, and with an absolutely stunning view. Ali even prepared a thoughtful welcome pack with plenty of helpful info on local activities. The location was great too, just a short walk into town. One of the highlights was seeing the Knysna Loeries up close right from the balcony—such a memorable experience. Highly recommend staying here!

We had a wonderful long weekend at Sunbird Cottage which is very homely in a stunning setting. The farm offered us plenty of opportunity to explore the Wakkerstroom area, and we even enjoyed two walks on the farm itself. The farm fresh milk, eggs and jam were a treat and absolute spoil!

Fantastic spot. Liebrecht was a great host and extremely helpful with prior communication to our arrival

Came here last year as I grew up in the hermitage and brought my Thai fiance and she just fell in love with the place. The animals, nature, mountains and friendly people. Love it here and came back longer this time and will be back every year.

We had an incredible stay! The views are breathtaking. The kids loved hiking the mountain to the lookout, relaxing in the hot pool, paddling in the lake and being in nature. The cottage is well setup and very comfortable. We cannot wait to stay in the future! Thank you ☺️

A perfect stay for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings with a gorgeous view of the mountains. We enjoyed the Mountain biking trails and had a wonderful meal at the local hotel. The cottage was just perfect - being spacious, well equipped and tastefully decorated.

Always an excellent stay. Peaceful and in the forest!