Holiday Stays

River Bend Retreat

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Farm House Plettenberg Bay · Western Cape

About

River Bend Retreat is a remote wilderness accommodation in the Tsitsikamma Mountains near Plettenberg Bay, offering log cabin and tent camping by the river.

Accommodation

Log cabin sleeps four with one bathroom featuring shower and bath. Includes spacious lounge and dining area, equipped kitchen, covered patio, and lawned braai area. Riverbank campsite offers valley and mountain views with direct river access.

Facilities

Communal barn-style lapa with kitchen, bar area, and two bathrooms featuring hot and cold showers. Lapa equipped with 5-burner gas stove and fridge/freezer. Campsite has hot showers and flush toilets. WiFi available; no cell reception. Firewood provided. Braai facilities throughout property.

Location & Surroundings

In the forest between Knysna and Uniondale, approximately one hour from Plettenberg Bay via R340 and R339. Property features Keurbooms River with swimming and canoeing. Birding includes African ducks, crested eagles, Narina trogons, fish eagles, harrier hawks. Wildlife includes bushbuck, grysbok, caracal, and leopard.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Standard 4- sleeper Cabin

Log cabin for four with a full kitchen, lounge, dining area, and a bathroom with a bath and shower. Features include Wi-Fi, a fireplace, a patio with a braai, river and garden views, and an outdoor se

King x 1 Queen x 1
From
R1,850

Traditional Campsite

Campsite along the river with valley and mountain views, within easy reach of a communal lapa with ablution and cooking facilities, making it convenient for meals, braais, and relaxation.

From
R1,000

Location

Address

R340, Tsitsikamma, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape

Get Directions → Plettenberg Bay Guide →
Sleeps 20

Directions

Located between Knysna and Uniondale in the forest region, accessible via the R340 and R339. From either Plettenberg Bay or Knysna, travel approximately 30km via gravel roads to the junction marked by the 'Calling the Herd' land art sculpture, then continue 10km along a minor farm track to the prope

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Features

Views Of The Tsitsikamma Mountains Catering Available On Request Group Booking Rates Available 430-hectare Private Property Indigenous Fynbos Ecosystem Within The Cape Floral Kingdom Keurbooms River Frontage Exclusive-use Bookings Available For Up To 20 Guests Functions, Intimate Weddings, And Birthday Parties Accommodated Additional Firewood Available At R65 Per 50kg Bag

Activities

Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Wildlife Viewing Mountain Biking Kayaking Canoeing

Amenities

Wi-Fi Braai Facilities Bar Area Hot Showers Firewood Flush Toilets River Access Communal Kitchen Communal Lapa