
Holiday rentals with lake access in Plettenberg Bay
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Explore 90 holiday rentals in Plettenberg Bay

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Plettenberg Bay holiday rentals start at $51 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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70 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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70 properties feature pools

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50 properties have a dedicated workspace

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90 of Plettenberg Bay holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Plettenberg Bay stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-Rated Accommodation with Lake Access in Plettenberg Bay
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Bayview House - Safe, Spacious, SuperHosts & Views
* Beautiful lagoon views from the spacious & comfortably furnished holiday apartment. It sleeps 6 and consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a large lounge and open plan dining/lounge area. * We have a child friendly double bunk in the main bedroom for 2 kiddies. We have an extra single bed in the lounge area. The main room also has a King Size bed and a Queen bed in the 2nd bedroom. * From the apartment you can enjoy panoramic views of the iconic Knysna Heads * We are proud SuperHosts
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Thesen Harbour Town Apartment
Our spacious 45m2 apartment is situated in the heart of Thesen Harbour Town. We have a Solar System to supply power during outages. Excellent restaurants within minutes walking distance, the most famous being "Ile de Pain" situated across the road for breakfast and lunch. Knysna Waterfront is a mere 10 minute walk away along a most picturesque causeway surrounded by the lagoon from where one can view beautiful sunsets. We offer mountain bikes for the duration of your stay for a nominal fee.
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Thesen Island Luxury Penthouse
Bella vita! Come and spoil yourself. This romantic and luxurious penthouse offers the ultimate in comfort, views & amenities. It is fully equipped for self catering, so spend a romantic evening dining in the comfort at home, or at any of the award winning restaurants within 50 meters away on Thesen Islands or at the Knysna Waterfront ! Lots of exciting activities on your doorstep for the more adventurous. Equipped with back up power so load shedding should not spoil your experience at all !
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Holiday Home on Thesen Island Canals Knysna
This stunning 3-floor, 3-bedroom Thesen Canal waterfront home offers breathtaking views and a prime location. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, inverter, batteries for lights, TV, and WiFi. Step out to direct waterway access for boating, swimming, or kayaking. Surrounded by serene nature, bird life, and activities like cycling, walking, tennis, squash, and pristine beaches. Ideal for family holidays, with shops and gourmet restaurants just a stroll away. Book now for an unforgettable getaway!
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Relaxed holiday home - Knysna Heads
This relaxed holiday home is situated on the eastern side of the Knysna Heads. It offers stunning views of the Knysna lagoon and the Western Heads. The Heads House is within walking distance from the waters edge. It sleeps 7 in 4 en-suite bedrooms, each contains a double bed. Open plan kitchen and living area. Outside is a big patio surrounded by indigenous trees, plants and birds, but with some of the best views Knysna can offer. Ideal for a barbecue, while enjoying a sundowner.
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Short-stay, Lagoonside Strandmeer, Keurbooms River
Within the pristine Keurbooms Nature Reserve, a short 8km from the tourist towns of Plett and The Crags. This seperate downstairs unit is part of a double story house. It has its own livingroom, kitchenette and braai patio, and a separate garden entrance Set back 70m from the Keurbooms River lagoon, a 5 minute walk along the lagoon edge to the ocean/beach, famous for beautiful Pansy shells and the pristine Keurbooms River Sea Bird Reserve. (This beach is NOT safe for swimming)
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Hammock Island
Entire 3 bedroom house available for a relaxing holiday on the unique, secure estate of Thesen Islands. The house is light, bright, well-equipped and is ideally situated for holidays. The house is very private but at the same time has quick access to restaurants, beaches, lagoon, canals etc. The property is open plan on the living area downstairs and has direct access to the canals via a private jetty and also has a large private pool. Outdoor living and relaxing at its best.
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Sunshine, views, beach, kitchenette, bbq.
Large, sunny, studio apartment with views, private veranda with outdoor seating, lounge area, kitchenette, TV. Jacuzzi and bbq with outdoor lounge. Additional queen bedroom en suite available on request with separate access. Perfectly located in a tranquil setting. 5 Minute walk to the beach, lagoon for water sports & swimming and great restaurants. A short drive or cycle to the centre of town for shopping, restaurants & activities. Offstreet parking. Free wifi.
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Shimmering Waters Apartment
3 bedroom apartment with breathtaking views of the sea, lagoon and mountains. Enjoy the sunrises over the sea side to sunsets over the mountains. Walking distance to restaurants and shops down Main street. Be apart of the Plett buzz as well as enjoy the tranquility of the views. The apartment is spacious, sunny and bright. Perfect to uplift the spirits and energy during a well deserved break!
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Goose Green
⸻ This sunny, north-facing, two-bedroom unit has been beautifully renovated and sits in a peaceful golf estate. Guests can enjoy tennis courts, a shared swimming pool, squash courts, and an on-site restaurant. The lagoon is just a short walk away. It’s a safe, family-friendly setting where kids can ride bikes, explore freely, and play on jungle gyms.
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Fabulous Family Friendly Villa on Thesen Island.
This stunning family villa has canals on two boundaries with plenty of outside and inside relaxing areas. Newly renovated, with a lovely pool, Weaver's Nest is the perfect quiet place for families to get away from it all while staying local. The kids will love the freedom and safety to roam the Island and waterways.
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TH40 - Thesen Islands
Stay in true island luxury. Located on the water's edge of the Knysna Lagoon, TH40 lends itself to ensure that your stay in the Garden Route is a memorable one. Soak in the lagoon views from the tub, savour incredible sunsets from the deck and end a day of exploring by curling up next to the fireplace.
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Knysna picket and Post - The House
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Lagoon Deck Stay, Walk to Plett Beach & Shops
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Struben
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Weavers Rest | Garden Route Lakefront near Knysna
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Pansy Shell Place
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River Club Villa
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River Club Self Catering
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Ingeheim - Beach House Overlooking Sea & Lagoon
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Belvidere Lagoon front position with solar power.
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Seaview, stay in the forest, walk to the beach
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Spectacular Sea Views & Peaceful Setting
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Serenity @ Keurbooms River Lodge
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Lovely 2 bedroom unit to rent in Riverclub.
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Sound of Silence Apartment
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Thesen View - exquisite views with canoe & bikes
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Westford Birds Nest
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Garden Road Cottage in Belvidere Knysna
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Breathtaking Views • Huge Private Deck
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Best Little Beach Bungalow in Nature's Valley
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Thesen Island Cottage
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Bibi Ellipsis- peaceful & tranquil
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8 Sleeper Beach House on Featherbed
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Belvidere Manor Lagoon View Cottage
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Knysna Lagoon - Seagulls nest
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When is the best time to visit Plettenberg Bay?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $417 NZD | $243 NZD | $299 NZD | $301 NZD | $209 NZD | $228 NZD | $248 NZD | $190 NZD | $194 NZD | $211 NZD | $262 NZD | $551 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 20°C | 21°C | 19°C | 18°C | 16°C | 14°C | 13°C | 13°C | 14°C | 16°C | 17°C | 19°C |
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