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Thesen View - exquisite views with canoe & bikes
This space is perfect for 2 people for a getaway, the 2 patios were a bonus, space to simply be. This is a prime spot in These Island, in our opinion, the view over the estuary, the bird life, is magnificent and peaceful Short walk to the restuarants as the Quay in town. Access to the canoe, SUP Bikes and golf sticks was a bonus, we used them all and had great fun, without having to have packed all our own gear. Diane and her family and the housekeeper, Patience were fabulous, helping us with our luggage, cleaning and checking in on us regularly. We will return for the simplicity of being away without stress.

Westford Birds Nest
Thank you for being a wonderful host. We enjoyed our stay. Will definitely recommend friends and family.

Central studio w/Wi-Fi & parking
My partner, Michelle, and I had a fantastic stay at Heidi’s place. The apartment is perfectly located within walking distance of the waterfront, making it easy to explore the area. We especially loved starting our mornings with coffee at Trinity Coffee, conveniently located just downstairs. Heidi was a pleasure to communicate with—responsive and helpful throughout. We highly recommend her apartment for a comfortable and convenient stay!

Exotic, North Facing - Mooring, Jacuzzi & Inverter
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.

Stunning 3 bedroom apartment with sea views
We had a wonderful view, the apartment was spacious and had everything we needed to feel at home. I really appreciate it when you find some much needed supplies in kitchen and bathrooms that you don't expect and storage space and neatly packed cubhoards.

River Club Mews Seven
We had a great time and would come back any time. The apartment had a nice pool, a washing machine, a dryer as well as a dishwasher which was great.

Knysna Lagoon Getaway
Blown away by how beautiful and spacious the place was. The interiors were tastefully decorated, with every detail thoughtfully designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere The kitchen was fully equipped with modern appliances.The living area was incredibly spacious, allowing for both relaxation and socializing. Each room was comfortable and beautifully furnished, providing a perfect retreat after a day of exploring Knysna. What really made this experience stand out was our host. Nadia was incredibly friendly and responsive. If you're looking for a perfect getaway, look no further! This place is 150% perfect, and I can't recommend it highly enough. I can’t wait to come back.

Riverside apartment sleeping four
séjour très agréable dans un environnement sécurisé, Paula est venue 5 minutes après notre arrivée, a pris soin de nous avertir tous les jours des coupures d'électricité et est intervenue très vite pour nous aider. La plage, des restaurants sont à 10 minutes à pied. un site et un appartement à recommander
Waterfront house rentals

Panoramic Lagoon and Heads Views - Inverter Backup
Lovely place to stay at & the location was great to explore Knysna.

Designer home with breath-taking views
We loved our stay in Pansy Shell. It’s a fabulous, open plan house with a lovely garden and pool and the most extraordinary view, must be the best in Plett. All communication was very easy, Cynthia looked after us very well, as did the security company (a faulty key meant we saw night watchmen a few times). We would definitely recommend this house and would love to return.

Knysna Tsukamori
it was great will come agiain. small things has been discussed and i am sure Margo will sort them

Leisure Isle Cottage
What a gem of a place! Waking up to that stunning view and being just a stone’s throw from the lagoon was such a treat. It’s the perfect spot for families with young kids. The house was spacious, spotless, and well-equipped—with a cozy fireplace that made chilly nights extra special. The swimming pool and bikes were a great bonus. Tori was an absolute pleasure to deal with. We’d come back in a heartbeat.

Beachfront Holiday Home (Solar Backup Energy)
Beautiful place, lots of room. Nicely furnished and a very flexible host who helped us out with a very important last minute change.

Cliff House
We stayed the 3th time at the Cliff house. The house has an amazing view on the oceaan and the Heads. Its a wonderfull place to enjoy your family time

Tranquil Beach Home 2
We had a lovely stay. The house is perfectly located, very close to the beach and lagoon. It has everything you need for your holiday and very clean. Thanks Denny.

Penguin Seaside Cottage
My family and I had the most wonderful time at this little seaside cottage. The cottage itself was exceptionally clean and neat and furnished with top of the range items. The highlight was definitely the breathtaking ocean views and easy access to the beach. We went for numerous beach walks and I had many dips - the water was rather refreshing! It is also located well - not far from restaurants, other beaches etc.
Waterfront condo accommodation

Paradise View
Joys accommodation was exactly as described and like the photos. The flatlets were clean and had stunning views of the Knysna lagoon. Joy was responsive, accommodating and very friendly. Highly recommend staying at this accommodation amd great value for money.

Lagoon View Apartment
A huge thank you to Peter and Chery! From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at home. The apartment is beautiful and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The highlight for me was the stunning view from the balcony — both in the morning and at sunset, it was absolutely breathtaking. The place is spotless, fully equipped, and thoughtfully maintained. Nothing was missing in the kitchen or bathroom. I truly enjoyed every moment, and if I come back, I’d love to stay here again without a doubt!

Romeo
We Stayed at Andrei’s place, the location and the apartment itself were amazing, perhaps even better than the pictures. The only downside I would say is the bedroom on top of the coffeeshop as it gets quite noisy from 6-7 in the morning. Other than that, definitely recommend it and will visit back again.

suite with fantastic ocean and mountain view.
Loved staying at her incredible place. The sunset was stunning, everything very clean and Anja gave us some wonderful recommendations. She is a super friendly host - Definitely recommend her place.

Blu Belle Lagoon Cottage
What a great stay!! Friendly and helpfull hosts

Ocean Pearl walking distance from the beach
We had a wonderful stay. Via the app we received all information for entering the property. Communication with Melanie was super efficient and fast!

Spectacular Robberg Beach Duplex (Pet-friendly)
Family friendly, easy barefoot walk to the beach, very quiet, great escape. Many good restaurants in a 10 minute drive. Some exciting activities to do with the children.

THESEN HARBOUR TOWN - studio apartment
We had a great stay. It is centrally located, in a safe area, and had a clean, modern feel. Everything we needed was close by, and the apartment was comfortable. Highly recommended.
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Plettenberg Bay
Total rentals
70 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$16 AUD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.6K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
50 properties are a good fit for families
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10 properties allow pets
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50 properties have a pool
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