Beautiful Knysna Villas
“Om” (‘exhale’) onThesen Island

Villa - Waterways @ Thesen Island

‘Luxury, peace and pleasure’

Enjoy a resort lifestyle from this sophisticated yet soulful haven on the waters of a quiet canal on secure and safe Thesen Islands.

Choose a space to relax while overlooking the canals of Thesen Island to the mountains beyond. Work, play, snooze or socialise, – choose your spot – inside or outside.

Bring your own boat and moor to the private jetty or arrange boating with our skipper on our luxury private speed boat and tour the Knysna lagoon and waterways of Thesen Island. Sups and kayaks are included for the enjoyment of our guests. Walk or cycle the shaded paths to the many shops, eateries and activities of Thesen Island and the Knysna waterfront precinct, or enjoy the Island squash courts, tennis courts, putting green, children’s park area and beach facilities available free of charge to our guests.

Everything you need is on your doorstep.

Rates from R10 000. Sleeps max 10
Email or Whatsapp +27 83 5526259 for information and availability
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Living Areas

The deep, shaded, wooden verandas wrap around this charming and sophisticated L-shape home. Indoor and outdoor connect throughout the space with nooks and hideaways for a quiet snooze or to gather at the table for long family brunches.

The dining lounge and bar area open to the swimming pool on one side and the veranda and lagoon waters on the other side of the house. The landscaped garden encloses a grass play area with low stone walls and sun loungers for parents wishing to soak up the sun poolside or to keep a watchful eye on their young ones.

3 Indoor lounge areas, outdoor lounge areas, open plan kitchen with separate scullery and laundry facilities, garage facilities and off-road parking.

“Om” (‘exhale’) on Thesen Island Living Area
Bedrooms

4 Bedroom en suite house (can sleep 10 max)

3 King beds (2 can be twin) on upper level. 2 Rooms open to shared terrace.

1 Queen bedroom on the ground floor with sliding doors opening to veranda

4 En-suite Bathrooms: 2 full with shower and bath, 2 with shower.

Sun room converts to a 5th bedroom with 2 single beds and the use of the outside bathroom with loo and shower

Additional 6th ‘guest’ toilet

“Om” (‘exhale’) on Thesen Island Bedrooms
Thesen Island Facilities
  • Tennis, basketball and squash
  • 18 hole putting green
  • Running, walking and cycling
  • Bird watching hide
  • Children's play area
  • Boating
  • Beach and BBQ facilities
  • Club house and library (yoga classes)
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House Facilities
  • Private pool with sun loungers and garden area for play
  • Shaded veranda with dining and lounge areas. BBQ (gas)
  • Dining lounge - lounge or watch TV or dine
  • Additional lounge for lounging
  • Sun room which can be a 5th bedroom with 2 single daybeds (outside bathroom)
  • Private jetty: Fish, swim, kayak, SUP boat, dig in the mud at low tide or suntan on the deck.
  • WiFi and Smart TV
  • Kitchen with separate scullery and laundry fully equipped
  • Parking on site for 3 cars. (Garage available if required)
  • Wood burning fire and heating throughout
  • Paddle fans, shaded verandas and doors that open to capture the cooling summer breeze.
Optional Extras
  • Housekeeping (weekends and public holidays)
  • Breakfast
  • Private Chef
  • SUPS, Bikes, Kayaks
  • Private speed boat and skipper for cruising
  • In house massage and spa treatments
  • Concierge services
Waterways on Thesen Island
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