Avocet Nest on Thesen Island

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Avocet Nest on Thesen Island

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb
  • The entire place is yours
  • 3229 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Avocet Nest on Thesen Island in Knysna offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The living room features a fireplace and a balcony with lake views. Wellness and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a spa and wellness centre, sun terrace, and a beautifully maintained garden. Additional facilities include a tennis court, massage services, and free WiFi. Local Attractions: Located 32 km from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Simola Golf and Country Estate (8 km), Knysna Heads (8 km), and Knysna Forest (8 km). Water sports and cycling are available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Avocet Nest on Thesen Island ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • BBQ facilities
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Such a wonderful house with excellent facilities and perfect location. Within walking distance to the restaurants and cafes, we felt very safe here and would stay in again if we came back to Thesen Island.”
  • Marion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful house, perfect location, felt very safe.”
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “2nd time we have stayed in this property. Very nice location and decor. Everything you could need with this time the bonus of an inverter so when we had load shedding it didn't affect us. Excellent stay again. Hopefully we will be back”
  • Maggie
    South Africa South Africa
    “The property is so beautiful like in the pictures. We loved everything about it. Very quite and its good for families. We could go back again”
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The house is in a great location on Thesen Island. It was very quiet and had a lovely outdoor sitting area backing onto the waterway.”
  • Andy
    South Africa South Africa
    “The accommodation was excellent with good location.”
  • Zaheer
    South Africa South Africa
    “The house and its location was spectacular. Tracy was extremely accommodating and let us check in early which helped a lot!”
  • Dinah
    South Africa South Africa
    “Our host Tracy, she is the best, very friendly too. The house is exceptional and its close to all amenities, food, activities, malls etc...The house is exceptional. There is also backup whenever there's loadshedding.”
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very nice, safe and convenient location. The agent Tracy was very helpful and would sort out any queries we had quickly and efficiently. The best place we have stayed in Knysna. The load shedding is a real problem and very frustrating at times...”
  • Deanesh
    South Africa South Africa
    “The layout of the apartment was perfect and everything Required for our stay was available”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Tracy Boomer-Huxter

9.4
Host review score
Tracy Boomer-Huxter
Loadshedding: There is a small invertor at the property to keep the wi-fi, television and light going while there is no electricity. The stove has gas, plus all the bedside lights work during loadshedding. Wood burning BBQ and fireplace. The property is on a deep water channel which makes it special, the sunsets over the water are very special. The house has a good flow with open plan living opening out onto the water so good indoor/outdoor living feel. The house is well equipped with everything you need for a super holiday. Thesen island is a very sort after holiday destination, centrally situated and offers the following: tennis courts, squash courts, children's play area, beach, maze, mini golf. Thesen Harbour Town is a short walk and has very good restaurants and boutique shops. The famous ile de pain is in Thesen Harbour Town and is fantastic for bakes and breakfast/lunch. Thesen is a very safe area with access control and 24 hour guards and ccv cameras. A truly special holiday house for you to enjoy
I moved down from Johannesburg about 28 years ago and love Knysna. I have worked in Property for the last 15 years and it is truly my passion, I love doing holiday rentals as I get to meet the most interesting of people - recently I have also branched out to sales. Knysna is down to earth, beautiful and has a lot to do. I will offer my knowledge of the area and suggest some of the things I think are good to do while you are in Knysna. I will also share my knowledge of the restaurants that in my option are good. I look forward to meeting you
The Neighbourhood of Thesen is very special in that there is plenty to do and it is very safe. In Thesen itself there are Tennis Courts, Squash Courts, Children's play area, Beach, Maze and Private Beach. Thesen Harbour Town is a short walk and offers restaurants and boutique shops. There is 24 hour security, children can play and ride their bikes in safety.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Avocet Nest on Thesen Island takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$115. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Avocet Nest on Thesen Island in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.