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Apartment rentals with beach access

10 Oyster Walk
Our stay was really wonderful!! Your please place was beautiful and tidy, my wife absolutely loved it..

Vista Laguna
We stayed at Vista Laguna over the holidays! It was fantastic and we will definitely be back!

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.

Heron's View-lagoon views & solar power @ Brenton
We had a fantastic time and enjoyed our stay. Very clean and well organised flat with everything you need. The beds are comfortable. Great view over the lagoon!

9 Summerplace
Brilliant value for money! Beautiful apartment with a central location and everything you need for a short or a longer stay. Carla's communication was excellent, and self-checkin was easy with clear instructions. We only stayed one night which was a shame becauce Carla's place would be the perfect base from which to explore Knysna and surroundings. Will definitely stay here again on my next visit

The Loft on Leisure
Had the most amazing stay at The Loft with my partner and pup. Wonderful people and perfect location, especially for pet-friendly nearby activities. 10/10 would come again!

The Sea Cliff Condo. Spectacular!
From the moment we booked, Helene was incredibly responsive and helpful, answering all my questions promptly. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by her in person, which immediately made us feel at home. The accommodation exceeded our expectations - spotless, beautifully maintained and impressively well equipped. We truly felt like special guests. Helene thoughtfully prepared a welcome with wine, coffee, rusks, muffins; which was such a lovely touch. She also shared great local tips, including restaurant specials, which we really appreciated. The location is fantastic!! Peaceful, safe, and with absolutely breathtaking views. This place is a real gem, and so is the host. We thorougly enjoyed our stay and would return in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.
House rentals with beach access

Island holiday house
Beautiful family home with everything you need for a holiday. Quiet and safe neighbourhood. We loved our stay

Leisure Isle Retreat, Knysna, South Africa
Maria made us feel right at home. The place is incredible, and the furniture is equally impressive. We mostly followed the recommendations they gave us. The house is situated in a very safe area, just a 5-minute walk from a restaurant and a coffee shop. The beach is just a 10-minute walk away. It’s the perfect place to stay with a baby. We used the barbecue and beach chairs. Knysna is an ideal break on the Garden Route. We would have stayed longer if we could have!

Separate Private Room, Own Entrance, Leisure Isle
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home in Knysna, perfectly located right by the beach. Our private room was quiet, comfortable, and thoughtfully separated from the main house, offering plenty of privacy. The surrounding area was peaceful, safe, and ideal for a relaxing getaway. While there aren’t many shops or restaurants within walking distance, it’s a short 10 minute drive to Thesen Island, where we enjoyed some lovely dinner and drinks. Leisure Island itself offers stunning views of Knysna and is a perfect place to unwind. Highly recommended for a peaceful coastal escape!

Knysna Holiday Home
A beyond five star stay! The stay was the most comfortable I have ever had with my elderly mom who has special needs for her mobility. Owen and his support are incredible and helpful. We literally never needed for a single thing. It is comfortable, clean, well located, all the possible utilities you might need. If you are going to Knysna, you have found your dream accommodation right here!

Paquita Cottage
Wonderful Stay with a Stunning View! We had an amazing stay at Silvia’s Cottage! The view is absolutely breathtaking, the neighborhood is peaceful, and the apartment was spotless, lovingly decorated and very clean. Silvia welcomed us warmly and gave us a lovely farewell. She was also very quick and helpful in communication. The area is simply beautiful, and we can easily imagine coming back here again. Highly recommended!

Relaxed holiday home - Knysna Heads
The view from the house is absolutely stunning, and the location is brilliant. Morné responded very quickly whenever needed and was super friendly. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

9onPaquita Heads....A TRANQUIL GEM
Celeste was a great host. Had an amazing stay. The place is tranquil with a beautiful view from the deck. Felt right at home. Would definitely recommend.

Weavers Rest: Lakefront Bliss & Water Sports
What a wonderful tranquil place to stay! We enjoyed the breakfast and meals in the conservatory overlooking the beautiful surroundings. Accomodation was clean and very roomy. We had we all had a wonderful stay there and were so sad to be leaving it. Thank you and we felt very safe throughout our stay
Condo rentals with beach access

Super modern luxurious 2 bedroom in secure estate
Ótima acomodação, boas roupas de cama e banho, limpeza impecável, cozinha bem equipada. O anfitrião responde com rapidez e é muito gentil. Há um supermercado logo a frente o que facilita muito, o local é silencioso e o condomínio muito agradável.

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!

Driftwood: Central duplex Apartment in 'Old Plett'
Awesome place with a great view! Centrally located to restaurants and the beach. You can’t ask for a better place to stay. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Plettenberg Bay Area!

Whalerock Sea-esta | Walk to the beach!
The place is so beautiful and neat. A 1000% as seen on the pictures. There is a pristine pool just a walking distance away. The kitchen is fully functional with everything you could possibly need. The security is top tier. A real treat for someone looking for a peaceful stay away from the city. There is also a shopping mall for groceries (Checkers) and (Dischem) a +-2 mins walking distance away

Sea-esta & private beach
Melanie’s unit in The Dunes estate was absolutely perfect for our weekend away. The estate is peaceful and private and provides access to one of the most spectacular beaches in South Africa. Melanie was an amazing host and responded very quickly to any questions we had. We would absolutely recommend this stay to anyone and would definitely stay again.

Modern Lakeside Lagoon View Apartment - Tides End
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und Daniel ist ein zuverlässiger,sehr freundlicher,hilfsbereiter Host.Vielen Dank für die schönen Tage in Knysna. Karin

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
Quick stats about vacation rentals with beach access in Knysna
Total rentals
360 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$28 CAD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
12K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
240 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
60 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
140 properties have a pool
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