
Waterfront holiday rentals in Knysna
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Explore 230 holiday rentals in Knysna

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Knysna holiday rentals start at $43 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
160 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Find 20 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
60 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
140 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
220 of Knysna holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Knysna stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated waterfront accommodation 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.
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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...
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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.
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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 !
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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!
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Waterfront - 15 Quay West- lagoon living
Modern, comfortable and spacious apartment in the heart of the Waterfront welcomes you with beautiful views. Perfectly located at the water’s edge the 1 bedroom apartment with balcony invites to relax and provides all for a wonderful stay - from Nespresso machine, smart TV to dishwasher. Ideal for a couple or 2 singles. Enjoy the marina atmosphere whilst using the Weber grill. Walk 50 meters to enter excellent restaurants and shops. All water activities and 3 fantastic golf courses .
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Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon Apt, On The Canals.
Wake up to stunning views of the Knysna Heads and Lagoon in this luxurious 2-bedroom waterfront apartment. Enjoy peaceful surroundings, abundant birdlife, and direct access to boating and kayaking with a private mooring right off your balcony. Explore scenic walking and cycling routes, play tennis or squash, and relax on nearby beaches. An inverter keeps lights, TV, and WiFi running during outages. Ideal for short stays or family holidays. Book your perfect Knysna escape today.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Palm Lodge Knysna
Palm Lodge is situated on a hill overlooking the Knysna Lagoon but only four minutes by car from Knysna town. Situated on a tranquil secluded and secure property of 8500m, this fully equipped self-catering , self-service unit caters for 2 persons only. Free WiFi.The Wi-Fi has a UPS during load shedding. Netflix, Youtube etc on Fire stick
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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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Waterfront apartment accommodation

Thesen View - exquisite views with canoe & bikes
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Seacrest Cottage
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Westford Birds Nest
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Exotic North Facing Penthouse - Mooring & Inverter
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L'Or Marin
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Drymill on the canal, Thesen Islands, Knysna
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Laguna Waterfront Escape
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The Gallery Luxury Apt, no 209
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Waterfront house rentals

Riverfront guesthouse, Watermeadows Farm
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On Knysna Lagoon | 7 En-Suite Spacious Home
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Holiday Home on the Lagoon
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Cooke's Cove Luxury Villa
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Thesen Tides House
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Old belvidere, 4 bedroom house with lagoon view
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Lazy Island on Thesen - luxury self catering
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MistyCliffs Ocean-view family retreat
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Paradise View
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Piedanlo Laguna Waterfront apartment
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Thesen Harbour Town - luxury loft apartment west
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Knysna Waterfront Gem with Pool & Mooring
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Romeo
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3-BD Waterfront Apt on the Water in Secure Estate
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Centrally located 1 bedroom Waterfront apartment

Blue Belle Lagoon Cottage
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When is the best time to visit Knysna?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $254 AUD | $199 AUD | $185 AUD | $170 AUD | $151 AUD | $141 AUD | $168 AUD | $160 AUD | $161 AUD | $164 AUD | $168 AUD | $254 AUD |
| 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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