Knysna · Holiday Home

Thesen home on the canals with your own private jetty — Holiday Home Accommodation

Holiday Home 5.0/5 · Exceptional

Plantation Road K23, Thesen Island , 6571 Knysna, South Africa

5.0 /5
Exceptional 2 reviews
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Waterfront holiday home with private jetty and moored speedboat
Type Holiday Home
From GRJ airport 62.5km · 1 hr 18 min

A private jetty on Thesen Island's canal network is the defining feature here — tie up a kayak, watch the herons work the waterline, or simply sit with a sundowner while the light shifts on the water. The house itself runs to three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a living room that opens to a terrace and balcony, and a garden that edges the canal. An outdoor fireplace extends the usable space into cooler evenings.

Thesen Island sits within the Knysna Lagoon, connected to town by a short causeway, with Bollard Bay Beach reachable on foot. The island has its own unhurried rhythm — car-light, flat, walkable — which makes the water-facing position feel more like a considered way of living than a novelty. Tennis court access and water sports facilities round out the offering for those who want activity without straying far. Free parking and WiFi are included.

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
    10 min drive 2.0 km
  • 02
    Beach Coney Glen Beach
    1 hr 37 min 10 min drive 8.1 km
  • 03
    Beach Sparrebosch Beach
    1 hr 54 min 17 min drive 9.5 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
Every facility

The details

Great for your stay 10
  • Parking
  • Balcony
  • Private bathroom
  • Bath
  • View
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
Parking 1
  • Parking
Internet 1
  • Internet services
Kitchen 11
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom 2
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom 7
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bath
Living Area 4
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology 4
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room amenities 8
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility 1
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors 10
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink 1
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View 5
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics 1
  • Detached
Reception services 1
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment & family services 2
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous 4
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security 2
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
House rules

Before you book

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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 The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information. There are no cots available at this property. All extra beds are subject to availability.
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 -34.04663, 23.05511
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