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Sunny Dry Mill Apartment on Thesen Islands — Accommodation

Apartment 4.7/5 · Superb

The Dry Mill, Thesen Islands T1, Thesen Island , 6570 Knysna, South Africa

4.7 /5
Superb 17 reviews
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Spacious covered patio with lounge seating overlooking lagoon and mountains
Type Apartment
From GRJ airport 62.0km · 1 hr 17 min
Host since 2017 · 9 yrs on Booking

Thesen Islands sits on a network of canals in Knysna's lagoon, and this two-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment leans into that setting with a balcony that looks directly out over the water. Adults only, it has a quieter register than most island properties — a sofa and work desk in the living room suggest it works as well for a longer stay as a weekend one. Two bedrooms and three bathrooms give each guest genuine breathing room.

A terrace and shared tennis court add outdoor options beyond the balcony, and free parking removes the usual Thesen Islands logistics headache. A washing machine is included, useful if you're here for more than a few nights. Bollard Bay Beach is less than two kilometres away, reachable by bike or a short drive along the causeway.

Knysna's waterfront restaurants and the town centre are close enough that the island doesn't feel remote — just removed from the noise in the right way.

The neighbourhood

What's near the door

Walk and drive times from this property. All distances measured to the entrance.

  • 01
    Beach Bollard Bay Beach
    1 hr 31 min 10 min drive 7.6 km
  • 02
    Beach Coney Glen Beach
    1 hr 34 min 10 min drive 7.9 km
  • 03
    Beach Sparrebosch Beach
    1 hr 51 min 17 min drive 9.3 km
  • 04
    Airport Plettenberg Bay Airport
    28 min drive 25 km
  • 05
    Airport George Airport
    56 min drive 61 km
Why guests notice it

The particulars

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)
  • Free private parking available on-site
Your host

Thesen Islands Holiday Living

Host rating
9.7 / 10
Reviews
96
Hosting since
2017
Languages
af, en
A note from Thesen

Curious about the Thesen Island appeal? Experience it best at Sunny Dry Mill Apartment! 2 spacious bedrooms en-suite comfortably blending tasteful furnishings with relaxing charm. The Apartment is strategically placed next to the main canal on the island and is a short walk across the footbridge to vibey Harbour town boasting restaurants for every pallet and endless cups of coffee. Sunny Dry Mill is perfectly placed to make the most of the North Sunlight inviting you to unwind on the gorgeous Terrace. Regret No Children.

Every facility

The details

Great for your stay 10
  • Parking
  • Balcony
  • Private bathroom
  • View
  • Free WiFi
  • Adults only
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
Free parking 1
  • Parking
Internet 1
  • Internet services
Kitchen 13
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom 3
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom 8
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area 4
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology 1
  • Satellite channels
Room amenities 8
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron
Accessibility 2
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors 8
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink 1
  • Grocery deliveries
Outdoor & View 7
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics 1
  • Private apartment in building
Transport 2
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
Reception services 4
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Family friendly 7
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Squash
  • Horse riding
  • Canoeing
  • Tennis court
Cleaning services 1
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous 5
  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security 2
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
House rules

Before you book

Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Children and beds
Child policies Children of any age are welcome. To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search. Cot and extra bed policies Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Where exactly

Finding it

Knysna, South Africa -34.04933, 23.04965
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