Reviews of The Nest
5 George Avenue Leisure Isle, Leisure Isle, 6571 Knysna, South Africa

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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is good. We rode around the island using the bikes provided. Short walk to the water. Lots of privacy. Ample wood for the braai as well as the fireplace . The place is big enough that you can have your own space for a bit. The shower is the best, nice and high up, so it feels like you are in a waterfall . Tendai and Recent are both exceptional at what they do. Really made us feel welcome.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe private enclosed layout, perfect for pets Modern finishes, very well equipped, glorious shower Facilities are great! Pool, laundry, bicycle hire. Location is spectacular. Leisure Island is incredibly beautiful. Super close to the heads viewing points up the hill.
That I didnt stay longer! A nice big comfy couch would be great, but maybe not enough space. Outdoor couch or lounger?
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWonderful hosts. Very generous, good communication and friendly. Would definitely recommend staying at The Nest.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location with awesome people. Loved the bikes and kayaks
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewImpeccable service by our host. Our unit is clean and well equipped for the stay. We had access to free bikes to explore the island, which was a nice touch. Highly recommended, and we would most certainly stay there again in future.
Nothing to complain about
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewTendai was just the best. She was very friendly and very accommodating. The place was lovely and the location was just so special
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe Nest is a hidden gem and is really well located and equipped for holiday makers. The unit had everything needed for an overnight stop or longer break. Our stay was too short to make use of the SUPs and bicycles but really wonderful to have these available.
Having a sachet of ground coffee is always a plus but it would have been lovely to have enough for a second cup.
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewStunning accommodation and friendly staff. We loved the facilities and made use of the bikes and kayaks. Recent was a wonderful host and helped with everything we needed. The area around is peaceful and quiet and the accommodation was peaceful, clean and everything we needed.
We loved everything. Only, the WiFi was poor and on the last day we had low water pressure.
Reviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe property was good with good hosts and very clean facilities. They even borrowed us cycles to explore the town.
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFacilities Neatness and comfort Full DSTV Fireplace Privacy Stunning location
Nothing
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIdyllic! A haven of peace!
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThat it was located so close to the water , parks for the dogs and so peaceful
Everything was perfect
Reviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything. Amazing host and staff. Room was perfect, clean, comfortable and equipped with all the essential things you need. Lots of free facilities to use including bikes and pool, but we especially loved trying out SUP when the tide was in. Leisure Island is a lovely, peaceful location, a short drive from Kynsna central/waterfront. Highly recommend the Nest, mostly because Tendai and the staff are so accommodating and helpful.
Nothing
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewUpon arrival we were welcomed very warmly, which immediatly made us feel at home. The Nest is beautifully located on Leisure Island, providing bikes and canoes for free (we made use of both!!). Instructions were always very clear and communication was absolutely perfect. The accomodation provided everything needed, even recommendations for restaurants, breakfast and so on, which we found very thoughtful. Also everything was really clean and the bed was comfy - though a little small. We still got a good nights sleep and would definitely return. Thanks for having us!
Reviewed: 31 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
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