The Pod — a designer’s tiny home on Knysna Lagoon

Tiny home in Knysna, South Africa

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Gustav
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Thoughtfully designed and beautifully finished, Loerie’s Pod delivers everything you want from a tiny home — and more. Wake up to lagoon views, step onto your large private deck for a slow morning coffee, or fire up the braai as the sun goes down. This is Knysna at its best.

Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in a lush garden setting, the Pod is a perfect blend of privacy and convenience — minutes from the Waterfront, beaches, and the best restaurants in town.

The space
The open-plan interior is stylish and light-filled, outfitted with luxurious linens, a quality double bed, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Fast WiFi and a dedicated workspace mean it works equally well for a romantic getaway or a working retreat. Outside, the large deck with its full lounge set is where you’ll want to spend most of your time.

The property runs fully off-grid — solar panels and rainwater tanks mean no loadshedding interruptions and no water worries.

Guest access
You have exclusive use of the cottage and its private courtyard. Secure parking is right at your door. Free laundry (washing machine, dryer, iron & board, detergent and softener) is available in a separate on-site room — a rare bonus for longer stays.

Other things to note
The Pod sits within a larger garden property — you may occasionally notice our presence or routine maintenance. We also have cats who may come to say hello; please send them on their way if you’d prefer, and kindly don’t feed them.

What this place offers

Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
TV
Air conditioning
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 20 reviews.

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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 95% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 5% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

Meet your host

Superhost
203 reviews
4.86 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: Retired
We currently live and work in Cape Town South Africa, in the hospitality industry. My wife and I love exploring whenever the opportunity arrises. We recently cycled across the US over a three month period, West to East Coast, and loved every moment! Especially our Airbnb stays. Meeting people and sharing travel stories definitely the highlight of our travel experiences. We love animals, cats in particular, and the only downside of not staying home, is missing our adorable cat!

Gustav is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Susanne
  • Elaine
  • Gustav

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported