12onParkesLane

12 Parkes Lane, Leisure Isle,, Leisure Isle, 6571 Knysna, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>121</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
121 reviews

The location was excellent. 2min walk to the lagoon. Lovely on Leisure island.

Mandy South Africa
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12onParkesLane

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Located in the Leisure Isle district of Knysna, 12onParkesLane offers accommodations in a private residential home, 1.9 mi from Knysna Heads. The separate guest rooms have a flat-screen TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with shower. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Knysna's Waterfront is within 15 minutes drive. The nearest airport is George Airport, 47 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Knysna, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Knysna
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  • Mandy
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location was excellent. 2min walk to the lagoon. Lovely on Leisure island.”
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location to the friends we were visiting. Lovely and quiet. Plenty of coffee/tea, bar fridge.”
  • Claudia
    Germany Germany
    “The location is great for a stay on Leisure Island and we enjoyed it very much! Room is nice, very clean and friendly.”

Hosted by Paula and Roland Munro

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Paula and Roland Munro
Enjoy island living at its best when you book your holiday at 12onParkesLane - our guest rooms on Leisure Island in Knysna, in the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route National Park.  STAY AT 12onParkes Lane Our two well-appointed and comfortable en-suite rooms - ‘Mist’ and ‘Cloud’ - offer peaceful, comfortable island accommodation. Our home and rooms are Solar Powered, so no Loadshedding whilst you stay with us! Both rooms have super-fast wifi, DSTV (full bouquet), tea and coffee stations, bar fridges, queen-size beds, and bathrooms with showers. Unfortunately we don’t offer meals or catering, but you’ll find four superb eateries within walking distance - on the Island, just around the corner! With your hosts resident on site, we’re here to offer suggestions about how to make the best of your time in Knysna… although ‘do as little as possible’ might just be the advice you need... Welcome to 12onParkes Lane - Welcome to Leisure Island - Welcome to Knysna!
I am an entrepeneur and Industrial Psychologist by trade. I have run numerous of my own businesses, but currently run my own Consulting Company, consulting in the mining industry in South Africa and Africa. My wife Paula, is a retired teacher.
The Knysna Lagoon - one of the most important features of the National Park - laps the shore just a few hundred metres from our front door.  Without ever getting into your car, here you can enjoy lazing on the beach, you can pad around in the shallow water at low tide and swim at high tide, you can stroll around the neighbourhood and have a drink or a meal at one of the local coffee shops (there’s very little traffic on Leisure Isle); you can spend some quality time birdwatching in Steenbok Nature Reserve (also on the Island); or you can just chill with a book on a bench under a tree... And when the tide goes out, you can walk across the sand to the famous Knysna Heads - which, as the old folks used to say, truly is, ‘The world’s most spectacular portal to the sea.’  LOCATION: Knysna is situated about 70 km from the closest domestic airport (in the city of George), 500 km by road from Cape Town, and 280 km from Port Elizabeth.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of 12onParkesLane
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free Wifi 32 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

12onParkesLane takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Debit card 12onParkesLane accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform 12onParkesLane of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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

FAQs about 12onParkesLane

  • 12onParkesLane offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach

  • Room options at 12onParkesLane include:

    • Double

  • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from 12onParkesLane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at 12onParkesLane may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • 12onParkesLane is 2.5 miles from the center of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at 12onParkesLane is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.