Situated on a picturesque lagoon beach on Leisure Island in Knysna, Bay house is ideal for a family beach holiday. With accommodation for up to 10 people (minimum of 4), this luxury, 4 Star self catering home is superbly located and well-equipped to cater for families with children of all ages.
An excellent retreat for families or groups, Bayhouse is a double storey self-catering house with six bedrooms, nestled on LeisureIsland on the famous Knysna Lagoon with prime beach frontage and stunning views of the Heads.
If you prefer a spacious, self-catering house to a hotel room, then the Bayhouse is for you. A double storey home on Leisure Island, a private retreat within the famous Knysna Lagoon, it opens out onto 50m of private beach and boasts stunning views of the Heads. The town of Knysna is just 10 minutes away with its bustling waterfront, so you are not far from an array of restaurants, bars, cafes and entertainment options. The house offers reams of space, with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3 lounges spread across two floors. The main lounge boasts a fireplace, open-plan dining room and bar/breakfast counter area. If you need it, there is satellite TV, a DVD player, books and games galore.
While away the days on the outdoor patio with a sparkling swimming pool and barbeque area, complete with wooden table and benches for al fresco dining. There is a fully equipped kitchen and scullery with a range of basic supplies. The six bedrooms can be configured as twins or doubles, each reflecting the whitewashed feel of a seaside retreat, and there are additional facilities for babies and infants. There is a garage which can host two cars and extra off-street parking for two more vehicles. The house can accommodate a maximum of 10 people and can be booked for a minimum of four, with the charge being per person, not for the whole house.
Private retreat on the idyllic LeisureIsland
Good value for money and reasonable rates
Explore Knysna Lagoon or lounge on beach
Double-storey house with spectacular views
Ideal for families with facilities for the kids
Island retreat on Garden Route!
The Bayhouse allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of Knysna and relax in your own private sanctuary. LeisureIsland is nestled within the Knysna Lagoon and boasts some rather lovely beaches, ideal for swimming, fishing, sailing or just strolling along the white sands. The house opens out onto 50m of beach frontage and the views of the Heads will mesmerize you. The island connects to the mainland with a causeway, just 10 minutes from town so you can join the crowds when you feel like it. Or relax in your double storey house, bask beside the swimming pool and just take in your surroundings - you are on holiday after all!
Rental rates: per property Quoted in: R South African Rand
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May 16, 2009
June 30, 2009
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$42
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June 15, 2009
September 14, 2009
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July 1, 2009
July 14, 2009
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$53
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July 15, 2009
September 14, 2009
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$42
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September 15, 2009
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$53
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December 15, 2009
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$77
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January 16, 2010
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$53
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Terms and Conditions
The rates above are quoted per person per night, with a minimum of 4 (four) guests and a maximum of 10 (ten) guests.
The accommodation sleeps 10 (ten) people and this number may only be exceeded with the written consent of the Bayhouse. Should such consent be given, the Bayhouse reserves the right to increase the rental accordingly.
A minimum stay of 2 (two) days is required.
The rates are subject to change at any time by the owner\'s discretion.
Children of all ages are welcome. A reduced rate for children under 12 is available, please request a quote.
The Bayhouse is booked out as an entire unit, offering guest\'s use of the entire house and complete privacy.
The deposit (50%) is due immediately to secure the booking, and the balance (50%) is payable on, or before arrival.
Downstairs - Two-bedroom family suite This suite is ideal for two couples or a family of four. It consists of a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath, a queen-size bed and double doors opening onto a private courtyard, a twin bedroom with separate entrance and adjacent bathroom with shower and a sunny, north-facing private lounge
Upstairs - Main bedroom en-suite The main bedroom upstairs is extremely spacious. The king-size bed faces large windows through which there are exquisite panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon & Heads. The room is air-conditioned and the en-suite bathroom has a bath and shower
Children’s bedroom This spacious, air-conditioned prettily decorated room off the family lounge is ideal for children and has lagoon views, a queen-size bed and a chest of drawers stocked with toys and books.
Loft suite The loft suite sleeps four people and is suitable for a couple with two children, or four teenagers/children. It can be accessed from inside the house through the upstairs living room, but also has its own separate entrance from the garden.
The mezzanine level has a double bed and is air-conditioned, while the lower level has a second bedroom with two single beds and an adjoining bathroom with a shower.
Bathroom
Number of bathrooms
4
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En-suite
3
Shower rooms
1
Baths
2
Toilets
4
Facilities
Air Conditioning
Barbeque / Braai
Bath
Dining Table & Chairs
Dishwasher
DVD Player
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Garden
Microwave Oven
Open Fire
Private Swimming Pool
Room Fans
Shower
Terrace / Balcony
Toaster
TV
Washing Machine
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Linen provided
Towels provided
Beach towels provided
Bayhouse is a self-catering holiday home and is priced per person (min 4, max 10 guests). The guests will have the use of the entire house to ensure comfort and privacy at all times. “Our six-bedroom family holiday home on Leisure Island waterfront has nearly 50m of beach frontage and arguably one of the best views of the famous Knysna Heads. We have spared no expense making this home comfortable for our guests and creating a real home-away-from-home. Just pack your clothes and beach towels and we’ll provide the rest.” Sonja & Wayne Gunn
Leisure Island is the most sought-after destination for holidaymakers in South Africa’s Favourite Town. A small island (just 4km in circumference) in the lagoon, it is linked to the mainland by a causeway and is secure, private and tranquil with many delightful beaches and panoramic views of Knysna, the famous Knysna Heads and Featherbed Nature Reserve across the estuary.
Bollard Bay is the main beach on the island and offers plenty to do for young and old. When the tide is high you can swim, fish, canoe or sail. At low tide, pump for prawns to use as bait or walk across the sand as far as The Heads.
The island becomes a hub of activity during school holidays and older children will revel in the vibrant social scene. The streets are quiet and safe for walking, jogging, skateboarding and cycling. And the buzzing cosmopolitan town of Knysna is just 10 minutes away.
The house Bayhouse is an airy, spacious two-storey home with stunning views of the beach and lagoon, every modern amenity and numerous comfortable indoor and outdoor living areas. There are six bedrooms, each of which can sleep two people, and four bathrooms in total. In addition, babies and infants are catered for with a baby bath, camp cot, high chair and stroller.
Bedrooms All six bedrooms are bright, airy and simply furnished in keeping with a beach-house theme. Beds are beautifully dressed with crisp white 100% cotton percale linen, non-allergic pillows and electric blankets. Extra blankets are supplied as well as thick, luxurious white bath sheets, hand towels and facecloths.
Living areas The house has three lounges, giving guests plenty of space, even on rainy days! All the tiled living areas have under floor heating.
Downstairs, the main lounge has a fireplace and comfortable seating for six people. It is open-plan with the eight-seater dining room and six-seater bar/breakfast counter area.
A large drinks cabinet stocked with glasses, a TV, DStv Dual View decoder (Premium menu) and a DVD player add to the home comforts. An excellent selection of books, games and puzzles are provided for guests.
The lounge opens onto an entertainment patio with a plunge pool, a Weber Gas Grill, a conventional wood-burning braai (barbeque), a gas heater and wooden table with benches and umbrella.
The adjacent conservatory is protected from the elements and can be fully enclosed with a pull-down awning. This glass structure has seating for six people and is just meters from the beach.
Off the living area, a fully equipped kitchen can cater for 10 people and is fitted with a double door fridge/freezer, an electric stove with oven and a microwave. The scullery has a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Basic cleaning supplies including washing powder, dishwashing liquid and dishwasher detergent are provided as well as tea, coffee, sugar, jam and bread.
Upstairs, the lagoon-facing lounge is a sizeable space which was once the studio of well-known South African artist Dale Elliot, a previous owner of the house.
The upstairs family lounge has a TV with DStv Dual View decoder (Premium menu) and a DVD player, and is stocked with games and puzzles.
Garage Storage is important when you’re on holiday! Our double garage provides plenty of space for two cars, a trailer and all your beach toys. There is extra off-street parking for two cars.
The garage also stores the following items which we provide for your comfort and enjoyment:
If you are visiting South Africa from abroad, you will probably fly to either Cape Town or Johannesburg. From these airports you can take a domestic flight to George. There are several budget airlines that fly between Johannesburg and George. George is less than one hour's drive from Knysna and offers a wide range of car hire companies.
Alternatively, you can drive directly from Cape Town to Knysna in around 5 hours on the N2. The route takes you across some amazing countryside. The R62 is an alternative scenic route, particularly if you are planning to visit Montague and/or Oudtshoorn.
From George airport, follow the N2 to Knysna, passing Wilderness and Sedgefield. On entering Knysna, continue along Main Street, passing through town until you reach the turn-off into George Rex Drive. Turn right here and follow the signs to Leisure Isle. You will pass the Knysna Golf Course on your left. At the causeway, turn right onto Armstrong Drive to Leisure Isle. Continue on the causeway until you reach a stop sign and the guard hut, where you will turn left. This road, Cearn Drive, will take you along the Knysna Lagoon waterfront which becomes Bayswater Drive, until you reach Bollard Beach. Just past Bollard Beach, on Bayswater Drive, is Bollard Road and we are on this corner! 105 Bayswater Drive ...
About the area
Knysna Knysna is the centre of the Garden Route, an area known for its beautiful scenery, floral fynbos landscapes, indigenous forests, lakes, rivers and mountains. Leisure Island is just 10 minute's drive from the centre of Knysna, which provides a wealth of amenities for holidaymakers, from shopping malls and excellent restaurants and coffee shops, to a theatre, movie house, art galleries and museums. Knysna has always been popular with nature lovers and there are many walks, hiking trails and mountain bike tracks in the indigenous forests, which are also great for birding.
Activities for children There are an endless number of activities for children in the area, including water slides, mini golf, sailing, canoeing, horse riding, fishing, snorkelling and surfing.
Adventure sports For the more adventurous there is abseiling, quad biking, kite surfing, scuba diving, zipline tours, paragliding, heli flips and bungy jumping (the highest commercially operating bungy jump in the world is at Tsitsikamma from the Bloukrans Bridge, not far from Knysna).
Golfers' paradise The Garden Route is a golfer's paradise, with many world-class golf courses between Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay, including Goose Valley, Plettenberg Bay Golf Course, Knysna Golf Course, Simola Golf & Country Estate, Pezula Championship Course, Oubaai, and Fancourt in George. Golf clubs can be hired at most of these courses.
Food & craft markets The area supports excellent markets including the Friday Market at Knysna Montessori in Welbedacht (4pm-8pm during summer) where visitors gather to drink wine and eat dinner from one of the many food stalls. On Saturday mornings the Wild Oats Farmers Market at Sedgefield (7.30am-11.30am) and the Harvest Time Farmers Market (8am-12pm) provide an excellent opportunity to stock up on local farmers' produce. The Scarab Craft Market in Sedgefield is open from 8am-12.30pm and there is a Sunday craft market on Thesen Islands during the summer months.
Featherbed Nature Reserve Featherbed Nature Reserve, a South African Heritage Site, provides for a wonderful family outing. Cross the lagoon on a ferry, climb to the top of the Western Head on a 4x4 unimog vehicle, then take a guided trail down again. Finish your excursion with lunch under the milkwoods.
Animal sanctuaries The area between Knysna and Keurbooms is home to a number of wildlife sanctuaries including the Knysna Elephant Park, the Elephant Sanctuary, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and the Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre. Annual festivals Don't forget the popular festivals celebrated every year:
* the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras in May, * the Knysna Oyster Festival in July and * Gastronomica in September.
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The best holiday home yet!!
Added by : Kaz Pape Date added : Aug 12, 2009. Country : South Africa
Sonja and Wayne I would like to say "thank you" for your incredible hospitaility while we stayed at Bayhouse. The house is like a home away from home. All of the little touches at the house when we arrived made this house a real holiday home. To enjoy a cup of coffee, rusk or sandwich before we had even unpacked was fabulous. The ladies of the holiday enjoyed the indulgences of the bathrooms. My son (who is three) dived into the toys in the children's room, and my daughter found all the videos. The books and jigsaw puzzels available had my mother in law and myself in our element. My husband was happy to enjoy the british golf open. The house itsself was warm (we stayed during a rather cold spell at Knysna) and invited us to stay in, as the views are incredible, and the beach is just across the road. I will recomend this house to anyone who asks where to stay in Knysna. I hope we are able to return to Bayhouse again in the future. The best holiday house yet! Thank you once again for your assistance with regard to our courier delivery and obtaining a doctor's appointment for our daughter."
The setting is excellent ...
Added by : Francesca Little Date added : Aug 12, 2009. Country : South Africa
We had a lovely time whilst staying at Bayhouse and will certainly remember this as an excellent option should we visit Knysna in the future. It was especially suitable to a houseful of young people. The setting is excellent – both peaceful and scenic but close enough to all the activities that Knysna has to offer. Thank you for a lovely stay.
