South Africa Vacation Rental | Holiday Villas Apartments

VILLA - KNYSNA - GARDEN ROUTE
LAGOON VIEW - SLEEPS 10

Rare and unique as its name suggests, African Dream Villa is your choice for an indipendent self catering holiday accommodation in Knysna. Take a break and beat the rat race in this safe and tranquil environment. Rejuvenate mind and spirit. Explore this paradise coast line with its unspoiled beaches, lagoon and marine rich ocean.

Situated on a picturesque lagoon beach on Leisure Island in Knysna, African Dream Villa is ideal for a family beach holiday.
With accommodation for up to 10 people, this large, upmarket, 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.

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. As not all bedrooms are en-suite the house is best suited to the following combinations of guests: four couples and two children, or three couples and four children, or two couples and six children.
In addition, babies and infants are catered for with a baby bath, camp cot, high chair and stroller.

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, handtowels and facecloths.

Downstairs :
Two-bedroom family suite 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. A sunny, north-facing private lounge with a fireplace and comfortable seating for six people. It is open-plan with the eight-seater diningroom 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 metres 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:
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, air-conditioning and access to a roof garden with stunning views across the lagoon to Featherbed Bay on one side and the Knysna Heads on the other - a perfect space for teenagers!
The lower level has a second bedroom with two single beds and an adjoining bathroom with a shower.

A family lounge with a TV with DStv Dual View decoder (Premium menu) and a DVD player, and is stocked with games and puzzles

Emergency Generator - Beach Chairs and umbrellas - Beach toys - 2 adult bicycles.

Housekeeping service once a week with change of linen - Complimentary tea and coffee on arrival.

Distances
Beach in Lagoon : 10 m.
Restaurants : 200 m.
ATM Banks, Shops, Waterfront : 7,5 Km.
Airport : Cape Town International : 485 Km. - Port Elizabeth Airport : 270 Km. - George Airport : 80 Km.

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.

Bookings / Payments :/span> Within option expiry date 50 % deposit is required in order to confirm the booking. Balance payment is due 30 days prior to arrival date.
Cancellations and Curtailments by the Client : Once payment is received and a voucher (Booking Confirmation) issued, any amendments or cancellations will incur the following charges:
Cancellation fees : VILLAS AND APARTMENTS
50 % From date of confirmation, up to 30 days prior to rental commencement period.
100 % less than 29 days prior to commencement or during period.

Please consult our Booking Terms & Conditions.

This property is only available for a minimum stay of seven nights. Check-in times are normally from 14:00 to 20:00 hrs and check-out is by 10:00 hrs however should the suite not be booked on your departure day, understanding your flight may be in the evening, owner will allow you to stay 'till early afternoon.

Public transport in South Africa is not as well established as foreign visitors may be accustomed to. While this is constantly being improved, make sure that your transport arrangements are taken care of before you travel, to ensure a stress-free holiday!

If you decide to rent a car, there are many car hire companies from whom luxury to budget cars are available for hire. Or consider hiring a camper for a self-drive vacation or "do" South Africa in a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Remember that vehicles in South Africa are right hand drive and travel on the left hand side of the road. You will require an international drivers license and a minimum of 5 years experience. Public roads in South Africa are well developed and well sign-posted.

Cape Town International Airport is + - 6 hours, Port Elizabeth airport + - 3,30 hours. and George airport + - 1 Hour a drive. Should you not be hiring a self-drive car, we can offer chauffeur driven transfers. Please contact us for detailed tariffs.

No smoking property and no pets are allowed.