Bed and breakfast in Paradise
Lagoon-View Guesthouse with Private Residence: Live Here, Earn Here
Set high in the sought-after suburb of Paradise, Double Dutch is an established, operating guesthouse with sweeping views across the Knysna Lagoon. It offers the rare combination of a proven hospitality business and a substantial, beautifully positioned home, ideal for a buyer looking to step into the Garden Route lifestyle with an income-producing property from day one. A property built for guests and owners alike.
The property offers 11 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms across two distinct components:
The guesthouse: Eight rooms, 4 in the main house One suite and three bedrooms are set around the pool and landscaped garden. Four spacious suites sit above the main residence in two separate
cottages, each with a private veranda looking out over the lagoon.
The private residence: A separate home with three en-suite bedrooms. It suits an owner, a manager or extended family, and could become additional guest accommodation. Double-volume living areas
fill the home with light and space. Outside, a sparkling swimming pool and established gardens create a tranquil retreat for guests and owners alike.
Comfort, convenience and peace of mind
Wi-Fi and TV
Solar
Security
Eight secure indoor parking bays
An opportunity with room to grow. The current owners have chosen to run Double Dutch on a lifestyle basis, opening for roughly six months of the year and closing for the rest to travel. This leaves real scope for a new owner to extend the trading season. You can shape and expand the business around your own ambitions.
Knysna is one of the Garden Routes most loved destinations. It draws visitors year after year with its lagoon, forests, beaches, oyster culture, festivals and outdoor adventure. Double Dutch puts all of this on your doorstep as it is located only 10 minutes from the centre of Knysna and the Knysna Waterfront.
The property is offered as an operating guesthouse, with the business assets and handover terms to be agreed. The price excludes VAT. Contact us today to arrange a private viewing.
Property details
- Listing number T5423561
- Property type Bed And Breakfast
- Listing date 13 Mar 2026
- Land size 3 651 m²
- Floor size 761 m²
- Rates and taxes R 7 152
Property features
- Open parking 8