
Cottage holiday rentals in Wilderness
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Explore 20 holiday rentals in Wilderness

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Wilderness holiday rentals start at $57 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Wilderness holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Wilderness rentals

4.8 Average rating
Wilderness stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated cottage rentals in Wilderness
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Lagoon View Cottage
Spacious and private cottage in the heart of Knysna. WATER TANKS FOR BACKUP WATER!!Walking distance from our Waterfront, shops and restaurants. Beautiful lagoon views from lounge and a private courtyard with comfortable seating, wood-fired hot tub, and herb garden. Fast WiFi, full DSTV and safe parking. Indoor Fireplace. Washing machine, Dish washer, Espresso maker, full gas oven and well equipped kitchen. Relax in style! Great quality towels and linnen. Please note, no kids or infants allowed.
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Garden Road Cottage in Belvidere Knysna
Comfortable cottage in Old Belvidere with a large Garden. Newly renovated and furnished. Ideal for a couple with kids. The garden is enclosed and well behaved pets are welcome. Inverter for load-shedding. Air conditioning in bedrooms and living room for cooling and heating as well as gas heater. Electric blanket on main bed. Space for sports equipment outside of back door. Kayaks available for guest use. Lounge has a TV with an active Netflix account. Fibre internet(25 Mbps) with WiFi.
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Thesen Beach House 2
Quaint two bedroom house located on a small Thesens Island lagoon beach. Perfect for families with kids. Fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and laundry facilities. House has DSTV. Thesen Islands has 24 hour security access control. Walking distance to the Knysna Quays Waterfront and Thesen Harbour town. Thesen Islands is of the most sought after holiday destinations on the Garden Route. There is a weber braai and direct access from the patio to the small Thesen beach. House has wifi.
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Airy Loft Cottage 80m²l Bodorp Central | Parking
Harvey’s Cottage is a private, cottage with artistic charm, set in a quiet central neighbourhood. Ideal for a relaxing holiday, overnight or business stay. It is in close proximity to the private and state hospital and 15 minutes drive to beaches and airport. Harvey’s Cottage has its own separate and private entrance as well as parking. It has a spacious open plan Loft bedroom. Downstairs a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine dining area, bathroom, sitting room and private deck.
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Brenton on sea Chalet - holiday home
Our 3 bedroom holiday home is perfect for a weekend away or for longer stays. Private & peaceful. Walking distance to the beach, beautiful sea views. * Important Information * WATER CONSERVATION UPDATE: Knysna is currently under Level 4 Water Restrictions. To ensure we are doing our part for the local community, the hot tub is currently unavailable for use. We appreciate our guests' understanding as we work together to protect our beautiful region’s natural resources
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Milkwood Cottage - Seaview Serenity
Welcome to our spacious cottage, where you will feel serenity and be embraced by the ocean, promising our guests not only comfort but also a rejuvenating night's rest—ideal for recharging one's spirit. Whether you seek a family holiday or a peaceful retreat, the ample space here accommodates all. Friends and Family indulge in a braai with a panoramic view of the sea and mountains. Enjoy picture-perfect dinners on the stoep, serenaded by the symphony of the ocean.
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Forest Rise - a piece of paradise
The perfect family unit or spacious apartment for two couples. Forest Rise has two bedrooms, which are both en-suite. American shutters allow you to block our early morning light if you want to sleep in! The open plan lounge and kitchen allow for wonderful communal type setting which ensures the unit is perfectly set up for entertaining or family vacations. The balcony is under roof which caters for all types of weather. The view we will let speak for itself…
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On the beach Seaside cottage
Seaside cottage is situated on Wilderness main beach. The cottage has no sea views from the bedrooms but only from the balcony upstairs. Beautiful sea views from the comman area on the grass. Walking distance to the Wilderness village. Ideal getaway for all couples and families. ( not ideal for small children, stairs in cottage and open balcony) No safety gate at stairs. The property is fully walled and has secure parking on the premises for one vehicle.
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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.
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317 Crescent Cottage - Wilderness
Situated along the Wilderness Lagoon (Touwsriver) just a 1km scenic walk or a 2 minute drive from the Wilderness village. Take a quick 1 minute walk down to the Lagoon boardwalk, or enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the Lagoon from the cottage balcony. This beautiful cottage offers both indoor and outdoor living, newly decorated with a minimalistic, homely feel allowing you to have a comfortable and relaxing stay.
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Kaaimans River Villa - Kayaks, Hot Tub, Waterfall
Kaaimans River Villa, part of the renowned Kaaimans River Lodge near Wilderness, is a rustic self-catering hideaway reached only by a short river crossing. Enjoy private river access, a wood-fired hot tub, and breathtaking river and mountain views. Kayak or SUP 15 minutes to the majestic waterfall (Kayaks included). Perfect for couples or friends seeking nature, romance, and adventure.
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Hidden Leaf Cottage
Hidden Leaf Cottage is tucked away and surrounded by beautiful indigenous forest & bush. All of our properties at Hidden Leaf have been setup in way that offer complete privacy & seclusion. As you enter the space, you will feel the outside world melt away. You won't see another person, structure, or anything else but nature, making it the perfect place to detach, relax and recharge.
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Popular amenities for Wilderness cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

The Dairy
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Fairhill Cottage
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Sedgefield Kingfisher Cottage - Kingfisher Drive
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The Garage
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Knysna Lagoon - Seagulls nest
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Edge of Eden - Cheesewood
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Jersey Cottage
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Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Self catering-pet friendly/2 bedrooms/aircon/braai
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Spacious Offgrid Designer Studio in Nature
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Favour farm cottage 1
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Annie's Song. See it. Hear it. Love it.
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Elephant Rest Cottage- 200m from the forest
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Tranquility
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Dove Cottage, Leisure Isle
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Peace of Nature
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Private cottage rentals

Rest, Relax and Recharge at Blueberry Cottage!
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PARADISE PRIVATE TIDAL-ZEN - MAGIC VIEWS
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Hildesheim Guest Lodge - Garden Cottage 1
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The French Corner - One bedroom quiet cottage
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Birdsong, Secret Garden Cottage, Sedgefield
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Bellamore - Stylish Loft Studio with Sea Views
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Sugarbird Cottage
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Simply Superb SeaSide Cottage!
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When is the best time to visit Wilderness?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $145 AUD | $99 AUD | $86 AUD | $109 AUD | $89 AUD | $101 AUD | $109 AUD | $94 AUD | $99 AUD | $113 AUD | $128 AUD | $162 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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