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1. Mosselbay Waterfront Accomodation

Mosselbay Waterfront Accomodation
3.0 star property
Mossel Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Great stay. Would definitely return. Excellent location. People were lovely!"
United Kingdom
SUSAN
The price is CA $101
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Mosselbay Waterfront Accomodation

2. Bayview Bliss Springerbaai

Bayview Bliss Springerbaai
3.0 star property
Mossel Bay
The price is CA $379
CA $452 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Bayview Bliss Springerbaai

3. Botlierskop Bush Villas

Botlierskop Bush Villas
4.0 star property
Great Brak River
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Seeing all animals (zebras, buffalos, hippos, rhinos) next to our Bush Villa was the highlight of our stay."
Ireland
Anonymous traveller
The price is CA $619
CA $759 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Botlierskop Bush Villas

4. Serenity Ocean Lodge

Serenity Ocean Lodge
Wilderness
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Loved the view and how comfortable the room was. Had everything we needed. Host met us and was friendly and explained what was available in the area. Sorry we couldn’t have stayed longer"
United Kingdom
Julia
The price is CA $109
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Serenity Ocean Lodge

5. First Group Perna Perna Mossel Bay

First Group Perna Perna Mossel Bay
3.0 star property
Mossel Bay
6.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"We initially felt unsafe here . This was probably not a fair assessment- it was based on how we felt that day . We did leave the hotel to stay somewhere else as I was feeling anxious. We return the next morning abd the staff had been really worried about us . They had explained that security was very high . We were taken about about how much they cared . If you are looking for a place to sleep 4 I would consider this - we were just 2 and we found a place that suited us better. However, we...
United Kingdom
Adam
The price is CA $244
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
First Group Perna Perna Mossel Bay

6. Pezula Sunny Tranquility CM4

Pezula Sunny Tranquility CM4
3.5 star property
Knysna
The price is CA $233
CA $354 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Pezula Sunny Tranquility CM4

7. Arch Cabins Self Catering

Arch Cabins Self Catering
3.0 star property
Storms River
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Amazing value for the space you get"
United Kingdom
Amar
The price is CA $116
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Arch Cabins Self Catering

8. 17on Wellington Apartments

17on Wellington Apartments
3.0 star property
George
The price is CA $103
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
17on Wellington Apartments

9. Elephant View Homestead

Elephant View Homestead
3.0 star property
Central Beach Area
The price is CA $219
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Elephant View Homestead

10. Plett Quarter Apartments

Plett Quarter Apartments
4.5 star property
Lookout Beach Precinct
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"What a wonderful place this is.We had an apartment 206.Fully equipped with everything we needed.A beautiful view .Lovely views around the bar near the swimming pool.The staff here were excellent,nothing was too much trouble,The restaurant food is excellent and very resonably priced.SISSY IN THE RESTAURANT WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND,what a wonder lady she is. I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area"
United States
Carolyne
The price is CA $321
CA $369 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Plett Quarter Apartments

11. Muir Holiday Apartments

Muir Holiday Apartments
3.0 star property
Still Bay
The price is CA $80
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Muir Holiday Apartments

12. Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle
4.0 star property
Knysna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"This home was amazing! Nelson Mandela once stayed there as the photographs prove. Staff members were lovely and Nico helped guide us through everything we needed to know about the area. Bravo!"
United States
sandra
The price is CA $1,109
CA $1,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

13. Withuis Hartenbos

Withuis Hartenbos
3.0 star property
Mossel Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"The place was lovely and in a great location"
United States
Crystal anne
The price is CA $86
CA $86 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Withuis Hartenbos

14. The Dunes Resort 80

The Dunes Resort 80
3.5 star property
Keurboomstrand
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"Loved the property and the private beach. I would definitely recommend staying here."
United States
Cynthia L
The price is CA $171
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Dunes Resort 80

15. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Knysna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (117 reviews)
"Good kitchen, magical location, fantastic views, wonderful living area and balcony. Bar and restaurant also awesome and convenient. "
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is CA $195
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

16. Cape St. Blaize

Cape St. Blaize
Mossel Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Clean rooms Air con in all rooms Bathroom clean Great location Good communication"
United Kingdom
Ruma
The price is CA $182
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Cape St. Blaize

17. Buccara Noetzie - Pezula Castle

Buccara Noetzie - Pezula Castle
Knysna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Beautifully appointed and magnificent views of an (almost) private beach. It’s a magical location. Be aware that access isn’t easy and it’s completely self catering, including breakfast. "
United States
St. John
The price is CA $539
CA $620 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Buccara Noetzie - Pezula Castle

18. Buccara Noetzie - Craighross Castle

Buccara Noetzie - Craighross Castle
Knysna
The price is CA $1,338
CA $1,545 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Buccara Noetzie - Craighross Castle

19. The Ridge at Plettenberg Bay

The Ridge at Plettenberg Bay
3.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Clean Great place to stay "
United States
Luis
The price is CA $218
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
The Ridge at Plettenberg Bay

20. Petite Cottage Plett Close to Town

Petite Cottage Plett Close to Town
2.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
The price is CA $64
CA $74 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Petite Cottage Plett Close to Town
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You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Garden Route. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.