
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.

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 !

Waters Edge, North Facing Garden Studio on Thesens
Beautiful sunny garden studio perfectly situated on the water at the secure Marina Residential Estate of Thesen Islands (does not come with mooring) 5 minute walk to Thesen Harbour Town that offers great dining & shopping & 10 minute walk to the Knysna Waterfront. Ideal for a short exotic getaway, or for the business traveller. Onsite parking at the door, compact DSTV package and capped Wi-Fi (complementary data 2 gigs per day, extra data can be arranged on request at an additional cost)

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!

Converted Boathouse, Sea Views, Knysna Apartment.
Located in the Goukama Nature Conservancy, 15km's from Knysna Central, Brenton On Sea is a seaside village with charm, warmth and it's very own blue flag beach. This charming Boathouse, a garage for boat & trailer, has been converted into a Tiny House space for two, overlooking the ocean from the bed, fitted with every necessity & convenience. Private, peaceful, and a 3min drive to the beach _ or a 5-10 min walk (300m) down the dune. Bird life, whales & dolphins love this bay.

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.

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

Garden Flat - Floods from Heaven

Heartland Height's Knysna

10 Oyster Walk

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

L'Or Marin

Founder's Rest

Coney Glen Views

The Sea Cliff Condo. Spectacular!
House rentals with beach access

Island holiday house

Knysna Holiday Home

Wild Plum

Whaletail beach house

Cooke's Cove Luxury Villa

Bietjie Brenton Holiday Home (with backup power)

Bliss on Thesen Island

Sea Through House
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 | G$30,563 GYD | G$27,423 GYD | G$27,214 GYD | G$26,586 GYD | G$25,120 GYD | G$24,492 GYD | G$27,214 GYD | G$26,795 GYD | G$27,214 GYD | G$25,958 GYD | G$26,167 GYD | G$32,866 GYD |
| 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 vacation rentals start at G$4,187 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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140 properties feature pools

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190 properties have a dedicated workspace

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340 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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