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Thesen Harbour Town Apartment
Our spacious 45m2 apartment is situated in the heart of Thesen Harbour Town. We have a Solar System to supply power during outages. Excellent restaurants within minutes walking distance, the most famous being "Ile de Pain" situated across the road for breakfast and lunch. Knysna Waterfront is a mere 10 minute walk away along a most picturesque causeway surrounded by the lagoon from where one can view beautiful sunsets. We offer mountain bikes for the duration of your stay for a nominal fee.

Green Hollow Self Catering
Green Hollow Selfcatering offers self catering accommodation with a balcony and braai. The chalet has an authentic Knysna atmosphere which includes handmade furniture made from indigenous wood out of the Knysna forest. The chalet also features a flat-screen Smart TV with Netflix and WiFi , 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed. There is 1 bathroom fitted with a shower and separate kitchen. Only 2 km from Knysna Lagoon and 8 km from the famous Knysna Heads. It is just off the N2 and close to amenities.

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 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.

Knysna Songbird Studio Apartment
Self catering studio apartment situated on the ground floor in a secure complex. Free parking directly in front of the apartment. Five minutes drive to Knysna Waterfront or Knysna Town Center. Within walking distance along the lagoon to the Waterfront and Thesen Island. Quick Spar, bottle store and garage available within walking distance. Netflix and YouTube available for entertainment. Inverter installed to minimize the effect of loadshedding. Unfortunately no pets allowed.

#Bayview Cozy Studio1 - Safe area, Lagoon Views !
A true AIRBNB experience with SUPERHOSTS. Studio 1 is one of 3 cozy SELF CATERING studios with a KING BED and a single bed, a small en suite bathroom and a small separate kitchenette/dining area and patio and a braai area. Also Satellite TV and fast fibre WIFI and free breakfast foods. The studio has stunning views of the estuary and is only 1.4 kilometres from the renowned Knysna Quays waterfront development with its many speciality shops and restaurants. Book now !!!!

Loerie's Call (with Solar backup power)
180 degree views (Solar for power security) of the stunning Knysna lagoon in in quiet neighbourhood. Top finishes in a new house! Lovely garden and pool. Sunny deck to enjoy the views and a Fireplace to add atmosphere and warmth on cooler evenings. So close to town but quiet and private. Braai/Barbecue for outdoor cooking and dining on the many beautiful evenings. The reviews from all our guests say it all and 75% of our guests are discerning international travellers.

The Knysna Garden Apartment
Our Garden Studio is on the ground floor onto our beautiful garden 5km west of Knynsa town. It is quiet and tranquil with all you need for a relaxing restful holiday or overnight stay. Within minutes you can walk to the lagoon or take short trip into town for dinner. We are situated just off the N2, well out of the main CBD which is why our beautiful suburb is so serene and peaceful. Sip cocktails on the patio and enjoy our lovely forested garden.

Goose cottage, situated in a fynbos estate.
Self catering, fully equipped large cottage with top end appliances and luxury bathroom. Very private, with gorgeous views of the Knysna lagoon. Guests will enjoy sleeping on beautiful queen slay bed with Egyptian cotton bedding, and a single bed. Kitchen has gas hob and microwave. Lots of private parking and close to town and eating spots. Camp cot available. Goose cottage is off the grid, so during loadshedding we are fully functional.

Breathe -modern, calm space with views&solar power
Wake up to breathtaking views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads after a good night's rest on a queen size bed with crisp cotton percale bedding. Have your coffee on the intimate deck , where you can overlook the Knysna lagoon and listen to the birds chirping - allowing you to escape from your normal hustle and bustle, into complete serenity. We have an alternative power source, so no more loadshedding during your stay!

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.
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110 of Thesens Island vacation rentals include wi-fi access
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Thesens Island stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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