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Sleeps Bedrooms Bathrooms Pets Smoking Swimming Pool
10 6 4 No No Beachfront

Property Contact Details

Property Number:5187
Name:Bayhouse, Island Holiday Home on the Beach
Type:Beach House
Location:Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
Owner:Sonja Gunn     (email owner)
Phone Number:0825747047
(please quote Beds & Homes when calling)
Website:http://www.bayhouse.co.za
  

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General Description
*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.*

Situated on a picturesque lagoon beach on Leisure Island in Knysna, Bayhouse is ideal for a family beach holiday. This six-bedroom family holiday home has nearly 50m of beach frontage and arguably one of the best views of the famous Knysna Heads.With accommodation for up to 10 people (minimum of 4), this large, up market, 4 Star, self catering home is superbly located and well-equipped to cater for families with children of all ages. The owners have spared no expense in making this home comfortable for their guests and creating a real home-away-from-home. Just pack your bags and they will provide the rest!

Bedrooms / Bathrooms
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. 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.

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.

Kitchen / Dining
The dining area is open-plan with an eight-seater dining room and six-seater bar/breakfast counter area.

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.

Swimming Pool
A private plunge pool adjacent to the conservatory, to cool off on those hot South African summer days!

Outside
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. There is also a garden fire pit for cosy fireside evenings with family and friends.

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.

Location
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.

Changeover Details
1.The accommodation sleeps 10 people and this number may only be exceeded with the written consent of the owner of the Bayhouse. Should such consent be given, the latter reserves the right to increase the rental accordingly.

2.CANCELLATION POLICY: A Full refund of the deposit (less 10% cancellation fee) to the guest on written cancellation provided this is more than four (4) calendar months from the arrival date. A 50% refund (less 10% cancellation fee) to the guest on written cancellation, provided this is between three (3) and four (4) calendar months and not nearer than two (2) calendar months prior to date of arrival. No refund on cancellation two (2) calendar months or less prior to date of arrival. We will endeavor to do our best to re-let the Bayhouse but cannot guarantee that this will be possible.

3.Final payment is due before or on arrival to secure keys to the Bayhouse. Keys will be available from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday from the owner at 113 Bayswater Drive, Leisure Isle, Knysna. Should you be arriving after these hours, please ensure that final payment has been made and that the owner has been contacted for instructions regarding our after-hours key collection point (which will include a map giving directions to the Bayhouse).

4.Please note that your possible late arrival or early departure will NOT entitle you to a discount on the total rental quoted.

5.Please deposit the keys at the Leisure Isle guard hut, situated at the entrance to the island, if you are vacating the Bayhouse outside of office hours.

6. Please check the inventory list and notify the owner of the Bayhouse of any shortages or problems that you may have within 24 hours of your arrival. Please report any breakages or damage on your departure.

7.In order to facilitate cleaning and inventory checks, the guests may check in from 2 p.m. on the day of arrival and we respectfully request you to vacate by no later than 11 a.m. on the day of departure.

8.Please do not remove furniture from the house or take garden furniture off the property. Linen and towels may not be removed from the house. Beach towels are not provided.

9.Please note that the island operates on a septic tank service, therefore no foreign objects are to be placed in the toilets.

10.We respectfully request that no smoking take place within the house as this may be offensive to subsequent guests.

11.Strictly no pets allowed.

12.The Bayhouse together with its furniture, fittings and appliances is accepted as “voetstoets” in the condition in which it is found and shall be left in the same condition, fair wear and tear excepted. The owner takes full responsibility for the malfunction of any systems or appliances that may occur during the occupancy and will promptly call in repair persons to effect the necessary repairs.

13.Neither the owner nor the Bayhouse shall be liable for any injury or loss incurred by the guests or the guests’ family, friends or visitors while they are on the property that has been rented.

Extra Details
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


Photo Gallery

GARDEN FIRE-PIT HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME AN EXCLUSIVE LOCATON ON THE BEACH SUNNY CONSERVATORY PRIVATE PLUNGE POOL A HAVEN OF RELAXATION AND FUN
BOLLARD BAY, A MODEL FAMILY BEACH FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES WAKE UP TO THIS VIEW EVERYDAY A HUB OF ACTIVITY MAIN EN-SUITE BEDROOM MAIN EN-SUITE BATHROOM
DOWNSTAIRS FAMILY LOUNGE UPSTAIRS FAMILY LOUNGE GUEST SUITE TV LOUNGE BAR / KITCHEN NOOK KITCHEN KITCHEN

Rental Prices

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Season Date Range Per Week Per Day
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Extra Pricing Information
BAYHOUSE RATES (quoted in ZAR, South African Rands)

High season (15th December to 15th January) R 650 per person, per night
Mid season (16th January to 15th May) R 450 per person, per night
Low Season (16th May to 30th June) R 350 per person, per night
Oyster Festival(1st July to 14th July) R 450 per person, per night
Low season (15th July to 14th September) R 350 per person, per night
Mid season (15th September to 14th Dec) R 450 per person, per night
EASTER (10th to 14th April) R 450 per person, per night.

• Children: 0 -12 years pay 50%, 13 – 18 years pay 100%

 

Facilities Available At This Property

Close to Beach DVD Player
Satellite TV TV
VCR Ice Maker
Toaster Full Cooking Utensils
Oven Freezer
Fridge / Freezer Hob
Microwave Dishwasher
Fridge Fireplace
Hairdryer Iron / Ironing Board
Linen Provided Dryer
Washer Towels Provided
Balcony Childrens Play Area
Security (24-hour) BBQ
Garden BBQ (Gas)
Baby Facilities Garage
Parking Cot
High Chair Suitable for Children
Golf Scuba Diving
Air Conditioning Central Heating
Welcome Grocery Pack

Property Availability

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