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Escape to the peaceful countryside between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna and experience relaxed farm living on the Garden Route. At Elephant View Homestead, guests can choose between two unique self-catering cottages, each offering its own style, atmosphere, and unforgettable farm experience.

Whether you’re looking for a warm and homely countryside retreat or a light and modern space designed for indoor-outdoor living, both cottages offer beautiful farm surroundings, thoughtful comforts, and the unforgettable experience of watching elephants feeding nearby at Knysna Elephant Park.

Explore Elephant View Cottage


Warm, spacious, and full of country charm, Elephant View Cottage offers peaceful outdoor living, beautiful farm and elephant views, private gardens, outdoor dining spaces, and all the comforts needed for a relaxing Garden Route escape.

Elephant View Cottage

Explore Hydrangea Cottage


Light, modern, and thoughtfully designed, Hydrangea Cottage combines open airy spaces, stylish finishes, indoor-outdoor living, and peaceful countryside surroundings to create a calm and relaxing farm stay experience.

Hydrangea Cottage

We're a Guest Favorite & Airbnb Superhost!

At Elephant View Homestead, we’re proud to have earned both the Superhost badge and Guest Favorite status on Airbnb—a reflection of the care, comfort, and attention to detail we offer every guest.

Superhost status means we consistently go above and beyond to create an exceptional experience—offering fast communication, spotless spaces, and thoughtful touches that make our guests feel right at home.

As a Guest Favorite, our cottage ranks among the most loved on Airbnb, with glowing reviews and happy memories from travelers around the world.

Your comfort and happiness are at the heart of everything we do—and it shows.

Come see why so many of our guests keep coming back!

Guest Reviews

  • The most beautiful location watching elephants go by from our stoop. The place is immaculate and has absolutely everything and more than you can need. A lovely warm and friendly family whose background story we loved. A magical peaceful place on a working farm. We had fresh eggs from their hens, honey from their bees and wonderful fresh baked sourdough. Carrie and and her family were amazing hosts -thank you so much.

    Anthony - United Kingdom

  • Tranquil setting with beautiful scenery and animals to gaze at. So regretful making this only an overnight stop, I would have Loved to have made this a minimum 2 night. So tranquil and peaceful. Animals in pens to see and overlooking the reserve, where we could see zebras on this stay. There was bread, eggs, milk , and more left for us to partake in. This was really appreciated considering we had just travelled up the garden route from CT. There were board games as well for some family bonding (squabbling) . Oh and there was even some Sherry to cap the night off, sitting on the veranda and enjoying the scenery.

    Calvin - Australia

  • Wonderful Location! you can watch the elephants and zebras while enyoing a cup of coffee on the veranda! Our kids loved playing in the garden and taking a look at the animals of the farm. The apartment is very well equipped, clean and comfortable, very safe, private and calm surrounding. Activities near by.
    Carrie and the whole family are very nice and friendly. They took a lot of effort to make our stay wonderful.
    We defenitly recommend this place! (and you defenitly should try the handmade soaps- it's worth it!)
    Tim & Debora - USA

  • Meeting the special people personally who make this venue so special for guests to enjoy as a piece of their heaven, was really wonderful. Thank you Carrie for putting so much of your love and personal touches into the comfort of the Homestead. That BREAD!!!
    OMG!!! We've stayed in many places both in and outside of South Africa over our travelling years, but THIS time, we were blown away by your love with that bread. Thank you so much. The quality of the provisions, kitchenware, appliances, bedding etc in the whole place is phenomenal. And then......, the views from the stoep, is to die for. Seeing the elephants and other animals in the adjoining sanctuary, is a special bonus. The nightly visits of that large troop of baboons, evoked a lot of interest and "nervousness ", 😏 but they were interesting to watch.
    Thank you Ian and Laura for the eggs and the interesting conversations. Ice , your dog, is also special in his friendly manner. Families with young children will enjoy your farm animals on site and could learn a lot from you.
    Thank you for everything Carrie, and keep doing what you do. We loved it so much that we stayed an extra night (luckily it was available !!!) We'll be back. Best wishes for 2025

    Bigsaan - South Africa

  • Our stay at Elephant View Homestead in Plettenberg Bay was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the incredible attention to detail and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The freshly baked sourdough, honey from the farm and eggs from the chickens was the most thoughtful touch.
    The location is unbeatable—perched on a peaceful farm with breathtaking views of elephants roaming freely at the neighboring Knysna Elephant Park. Waking up to the sight of these majestic animals from our stoep was an unforgettable experience! Yet, despite the tranquil setting, we were just a short drive from Plettenberg Bay’s stunning beaches, amazing restaurants, and charming shops.
    The homestead itself is immaculate, thoughtfully designed, and stocked with everything we could possibly need (and more!). We cannot wait to return to this home from home...thank you Carrie and Laura for the most amazing stay!

    Sarah - South Africa

  • A Luxurious Haven: Exceptional Experience
    Rating: 5/5
    I recently had the pleasure of staying at Elephant View Homestead exquisite property, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment we stepped inside, we knew we were in for a treat.
    The property is strategically located in a prime area, making it easily accessible to all major attractions. The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and perfect for families. We were able to explore the surrounding areas with ease, and the host provided us with valuable recommendations on where to go and what to do.
    The house itself is a masterpiece. It's spacious, elegantly designed, and equipped with every luxury amenity you could possibly need. The interior is tastefully decorated, with beautiful artwork and furnishings that create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We felt like we were living in a five-star resort!

    Vinod - Dehradun, India