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Island Holiday Home on the Beach, Knysna - Home Rental Listing Details

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Cozy fire-side evenings with family and friends...

Description:
“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

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 large, up market, self catering home is superbly located and well-equipped to cater for families with children of all ages.

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.

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.

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:
Emergency generator
Beach chairs & umbrellas
Beach toys - buckets, spades etc
Two adult bicycles

Value-Added Services:
Brochures / leaflets of various area activities
Catering for large groups on request
Complimentary housekeeping once a week to change bed-linen, vacuum and polish. Further services available at a nominal fee
Complimentary tea & coffee on arrival
Dinner prepared & ready for late arrivals, on request at a nominal fee
Grocery shopping on request before arrival
List of recommended restaurants in the area & copies of their menus
Use of private jetty at Leisure Isle Boat Club on request, at a nominal fee


 Non Smoking

Location Type:
 Beach Access  Beach Front  Golf nearby
 Ocean nearby  Ocean View  

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Features:
 Air Conditioning  Beach Service (available)  Beach Service (included)
 Charcoal Grill  Continental Breakfast  Cooking Utensils Provided
 Covered Parking  Crib  Fireplace
 Fitness Center  Full Kitchen  Games
 Garage  Garden  High Chair
 Linens Provided  Lounge/Common Area  Maid Service Available
 Patio  Pool (access)  Pool (private)
 Spices    

Appliances:
 Alarm Clock  Blender  Coffee Maker
 Dishwasher  DVD Player  Freezer
 Iron and Board  Microwave  Oven
 Refrigerator  Satellite TV or Cable TV  Toaster
 TV(s)  VCR Player  Washer/Dryer (private)

Activities:
 Boating  Cycling  Deep Sea Fishing
 Fishing  Golf  Hiking
 Horseback Riding  Live Entertainment  Mountain Biking
 Paragliding  River  Rollerblading
 Scuba/Snorkel  Shopping/Restaurants  Surfing
 Swimming  Tennis  Walking
 Water Skiing    

Policies:
Check In:2pm
Check Out:  10am

Notes:
*BAYHOUSE IS A SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY HOME AND IS PRICED PER PERSON (min 4 and max 10 guests). THE GUESTS WILL HAVE USE OF THE ENTIRE HOUSE TO ENSURE COMFORT AND PRIVACY AT ALL TIMES.*

1.The daily rates are quoted per person per night, with a minimum of 4 (four) guests and a maximum of 10 (ten) guests.
2.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.
3.A minimum stay of 2 (two) days is required.
4.The rates are subject to change at any time by the owner’s discretion.
5.Children of all ages are welcome. A reduced rate for children under 12 is available, please request a quote.
6.The Bayhouse is booked out as an entire unit, offering guest’s use of the entire house and complete privacy.
7.The deposit (50%) is due immediately to secure the booking, and the balance (50%) is payable on, or before arrival.


Contact Information:
Sonja Gunn
Work:  +27825747047
Mobile:  +27825747047
Fax:  +27866565265
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Location:
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

Accommodations:
Home  ---  6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10
Contact Information:
Sonja Gunn
Work:  +27825747047
Mobile:  +27825747047
Fax:  +27866565265
Please refer to ad on PerfectPlaces.com.
(help: international dialing & time zones)
Email Owner/Manager  Email Owner/Manager
(for more information or booking)
 Email to a Friend

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