About this property

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Beachfront Living: On the water - Thesen in Knysna offers direct beachfront access with a sun terrace and a tennis court. Guests can enjoy the outdoor seating area and a children's playground. Spacious Accommodation: The apartment features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a comfortable living room. Amenities include air-conditioning, a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 32 km from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Simola Golf and Country Estate (8 km), Knysna Heads (8 km), and Knysna Forest (8 km). Water sports are available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its convenient location, On the water - Thesen ensures a pleasant stay with free private parking and multilingual reception staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • FREE private parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    South Africa South Africa
    5 Star rating is an understatement...the host, the house, the location.....Absolutely Outstanding...next level perfection 👌🏻
  • Sinah
    South Africa South Africa
    tranquility and clealiness of facilities. In the heart of the waterfront and safe to move around even at night.
  • Helene
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Our stay in Knysna was truly unforgettable, thanks to the exceptional property and the warm hospitality of Pete and Gail. They were fantastic hosts who made every effort to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. The property itself was beautifully...
  • Wihan
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful location and on the water on Thesen Island, walking distance from shops and restaurants. The owner (Gail) was super helpful and friendly, and responded quickly to any queries. Definitely good value for money and we'll be back soon!
  • Ian
    South Africa South Africa
    A perfect location above the water, it was quiet, well equipped, comfortable and lovely. We will definitely return.
  • Roderick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of this house is wonderful. It is in a very safe area with secure parking and a two minute walk to the nearest restaurant and cafes. The views from the house are stunning, looking over the bay and the yachts berthed there - gorgeous...
  • Tania
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing location, within walking distance to restaurants and shops. The house was clean and extremely well maintained. The owner was very welcoming and friendly.
  • Willem
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location - walking distance to everything on Thesen Island and wonderful sunset views across the water.
  • Summersso
    Austria Austria
    A fantastic small house located within a gated community just a few steps from the centre of Thesen Harbour Island, with it's boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. The property itself was immaculately clean and beautifully furnished with a...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location, location, location…. oh and the wonderful host and the house exceeded our expectations

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
On the Water - Thesen Islands is marina development located in the scenic Knysna estuary on the renowned "Garden Route" of South Africa. Open plan lounge, kitchen and casual lounge which in turn leads out onto a small patio right on the water's edge. The property is fully furnished and caters for all your needs. Both rooms en-suite main bedroom has a bath 2nd has a shower.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

On the water - Thesen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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