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Oppiesee Selfcatering Aartments-Middle Floor 5bedr
We loved the location with beautiful un-interupted views of the ocean, the house has everything you need and more!

100 meters from the Beach | Middle of Town
Nice location, close to the village, and very friendly host. Thank you!

Beach Front Flat
We had a fantastic and peaceful week in Harold's bay!! Carolyn is a great host and very responsive. Place was clean and had everything we needed to stay the week, kitchen was well equipped to cook our meals every day 😊 and best of all was that we could do it with a view 😍 our entertainment was the beautiful beach and pool views! You can see everyone who passes by is in love with the church! It can get a little busy at the pool over the weekends especially if the weather is good, but it's just more entertaining and you can just relax comfortably across 😎 Only issue for us was that furbaby is not allowed on the beach, so just be aware of this if you are bringing your pooch, but we walked on the sidewalk everyday, and there are a few nearby beaches that do allow dogs 😉 Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family!!

Heron's View-lagoon views & solar power @ Brenton
We had a fantastic time and enjoyed our stay. Very clean and well organised flat with everything you need. The beds are comfortable. Great view over the lagoon!

Upstairs on Thesen Island
everything perfect we loved our stay!! super safe, very clean and comfortable. very nice balcony and well equipped accomodation. jenny was very nice and had great recommendations! we would come back for sure :)

9 Summerplace
Brilliant value for money! Beautiful apartment with a central location and everything you need for a short or a longer stay. Carla's communication was excellent, and self-checkin was easy with clear instructions. We only stayed one night which was a shame becauce Carla's place would be the perfect base from which to explore Knysna and surroundings. Will definitely stay here again on my next visit

Apartment with a view to die for!
I spent a lovely few days here. The sea view from the apartment is truly spectacular! The apartment is very comfortable with everything you may need, and a lot of thoughtful detail and extras. Overall the hospitality I experienced from Peter and Renee was exceptional. They are warm and caring hosts. I would love to come back when I visit the area again.

Sunshine, views, beach, kitchenette, bbq.
What an amazing little place! We loved everything about our stay, apart from our visit being too short. "Room With a View" definitely lived up to its name, absolutely beautiful views. It was spotlessly clean, very comfortable with absolutely EVERYTHING you could possibly need. John, was so warm and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We loved our stay and getting to see how beautiful Knysna is. Thank you so much to you all, we will most definitely be back and hopefully for much longer! x
House rentals with beach access

Stunning location! Heated Pool, Nature, Clifftop!
The location is very central for garden route Airbnb, activities, etc.! It is a little bit of an adventure to get to the actual unit but they have someone meet you and guide you the whole way. It is absolutely worth the drive up the cliff! The place is beautiful. The pool was heated. Views cannot be any better!

Tides End On Beach 12-14 Guests 6 BR 6 BA Pool Gym
What a wonderful stay! From the 1st communication the checkout, everything was wonderful. We had a family of 14 from 8 years old to 83. The house swallowed us up. Pictures on here don't quite do it justice. A beautiful house that flows from the kitchen to the lounge to the deck to that amazing view right on the beach. It was perfect for our large family get together. We all had enough space to be together but crucially enough to be apart as well. It was very well equipped to cater for all of us. The setting of the house is just fantastic right on the best beach in SA but still walking distance to all that Wilderness has to offer. Finally I have to mention Elzette. My Mother of 83 had a fall just before our trip so was not very mobile. Elzette sent us all the info we needed before the trip and even helped by picking up mobility equipment from George for our arrival. Above and beyond! Any issues were immediately attended to with kindness and efficiency. Highly recommend! Thanks

Bietjie Brenton Holiday Home (with backup power)
Such a beautiful home for a family reunion - we had an absolute blast and the front room overlooking the ocean was our favourite morning spot. The house was roomy enough for everyone to have their own space and the living areas were also spacious to accommodate all of us. We had a very memorable experience, such a beautiful home, an amazing view, ample space, close to Knysna, and the hosts were just a text message away to answer any questions. Thank you for sharing your home!

Bliss on Thesen Island
The venue is beautiful designed so much space with different areas yet not huge. Host was always helpful and responded quickly. We loved the house it was a home

Beach House Getaway - A Dreamer’s Paradise.
It was lovely returning to Christa & Josephs home. Joseph is always up for a good conversation & willing to share tips & valuable insights. Our stay was a wonderful escape from the demands of everyday life. The Hosts warmth is evident in their efforts to think of everything one might need in a Home away from Home .Thank You for a comfortable & restful stay.

Beautiful Quiet Space for a couple.
We had a great time at Kim's place, the view from the deck alone was worth every cent. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and extremely spacious, coming and going was a breeze. thanks to the anti-bug mesh on the bedroom windows we could keep them open and have a constant supply of fresh and cool air which made the hot summer nights quite bearable (it's the little things that count). overall a lovely stay with zero issues. Big thanks to Vincent for giving us the tour :)

Gantry House
We had a wonderful stay at Gantry House. The location was beautiful and convenient, the house was spotless, the amenities were excellent and Liddi was communicative and efficient. We’d love to stay again.

Thesen Island water lifestyle
We have spent many holidays on Thesen Islands over the years, renting multiple homes on multiple islands. We have now found the perfect home for us. What you arrive to is so much better than any description or picture and exceeded all of our expectations without exception. It's a stunning North facing location with a wonderful view up the main canal. The home is very well appointed and most notably, for us and for my wife, spotlessley clean. Also very notably we were supplied with the small things that make a big difference and give you a sense of generosity by the hosts; toilet paper, dishwasher tabs, sponges, washing powder, hand soaps etc (you'll be shocked how many home stays don't supply the small things). We are so appreciative to Ilsebe for sharing her lovely home with us. 2026 is already booked. Can't wait! The Farrells
Condo rentals with beach access

Lagoon View Apartment
A huge thank you to Peter and Chery! From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at home. The apartment is beautiful and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The highlight for me was the stunning view from the balcony — both in the morning and at sunset, it was absolutely breathtaking. The place is spotless, fully equipped, and thoughtfully maintained. Nothing was missing in the kitchen or bathroom. I truly enjoyed every moment, and if I come back, I’d love to stay here again without a doubt!

Views Room at Lagoon-Cottage (NOT on the Beach)
Thank You for having us over. It felt Like Home and we really appreciated and followed the tips your husband gave us.

Romeo
We Stayed at Andrei’s place, the location and the apartment itself were amazing, perhaps even better than the pictures. The only downside I would say is the bedroom on top of the coffeeshop as it gets quite noisy from 6-7 in the morning. Other than that, definitely recommend it and will visit back again.

Shilo Beach Home II
Dylan and Marieke are so friendly and welcoming. The Flat is perfectly located with very easy access to the beach. Definitely a recommendation and I would come back, for sure.

Modern Lakeside Lagoon View Apartment - Tides End
We had a wonderful stay and will go back there anytime!

3 Agnar Mews
Wonderful place to stay. The apartment was big, it was very well equipped with all that you can think of. We loves every moment we lived there, and regretted that we should have lived there for couple of more days. Location and views of the apartment are also good.
Quick stats about vacation rentals with beach access in Wilderness
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220 properties
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130 properties are a good fit for families
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30 properties allow pets
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60 properties have a pool
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