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Home in Thesens Island
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Canal House, Thesen Islands, Knysna

Beautifully appointed house on Thesen Islands. Located on the canal with a private mooring. The house has three en-suite bedrooms and a separate flatlet/4th bedroom with own entrance. The living areas and kitchen are all open plan. The lounge opens up onto a covered verandah with a built in braai. Thesen Islands which has 24 hour security access control. It is within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The main house has an inverter for power during load shedding and there is a gas hob.

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Apartment in Thesens Island
5 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Thesen View - exquisite views with canoe & bikes

Enjoy exploring the beautiful Garden Route from this tranquil cottage situated on beautiful, secure Thesen Islands. With views onto the canal from your King-size bed, a deck for sundowners or coffee with views of the Knysna Heads, Ashmead Channel and Bird Sanctuary. Make use of our tennis & squash racquets, putt & chip on the course, or use bicycles, a canoe or SUP to explore the waterways, visit the Blue Flag beach, or visit the stunning nearby shops and restaurants in Thesen Harbour Town.

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Loft in Thesens Island
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 658 reviews

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.

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Townhouse in Knysna
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

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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Home in Thesens Island
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

Peace in Africa

The house is nestled on a canal that leads into the Knysna Lagoon. Sunsets are spectacular on the patio overlooking the water. The Thesen Island estate is gorgeous and presents numerous opportunities for leisure, including water sports, tennic courts, 18 putting holes, a bird park, dog park, walking trails, squash courts, private beaches, and more. The house is perfect for a getaway and a base from which to tour Knysna and the Garden Route; there is plenty space and chance for fun and rest.

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Apartment in Thesens Island
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 330 reviews

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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Home in Thesens Island
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Cooke's Cove Luxury Villa

Luxurious beach house on Thesen Islands in Knysna with private boat mooring awaits you. Newly built, 4 large bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 en-suite, 1 with indoor gas fireplace, separate study, large lounge and kitchen walks out onto private beach. Thesen Island is a small island with quaint coffee shops, and restaurants with beautiful play areas on your doorstep, private beaches, canals, tennis courts, putting green & children's playground. Biometric access with 24 hour security.

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Apartment in Thesens Island
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

Thesen Double Volume Penthouse

Located above the famous Il de Pain restaurant and bakery, wake up to the wafting smell of fresh croissants and coffee. This one bedroom penthouse faces sunny North and has a high celling giving it the double volume luxurious experience. With big sliding doors opening up onto the patio, this great inside/outside summer living! With 2 restaurants in the same building, coffee and fine dining are a given!

Home in Thesens Island
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Thesen Islands Escape

Escape to this modern and spacious holiday home nestled in the heart of Thesen Islands, promising a serenity with breathtaking lagoon views and proximity to the beach. This exquisite home serves as a luxurious retreat, showcasing an open and contemporary design that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. It comes with a mooring as well as backup power so loadshedding is not an issue.

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Apartment in Thesens Island
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 278 reviews

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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Villa in Thesens Island
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews

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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Home in Thesens Island
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

TH40 - Thesen Islands

Stay in true island luxury. Located on the water's edge of the Knysna Lagoon, TH40 lends itself to ensure that your stay in the Garden Route is a memorable one. Soak in the lagoon views from the tub, savour incredible sunsets from the deck and end a day of exploring by curling up next to the fireplace.

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Quick stats about holiday rentals in Thesens Island

  • Total rentals

    170 properties

  • Nightly prices starting at

    $46 AUD before taxes and fees

  • Total number of reviews

    7.6K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    120 properties are a good fit for families

  • Rentals with a pool

    50 properties have a pool

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    80 properties have a dedicated workspace