Peace of Eden is your piece of home away from home! :) Accommodation suitable for solo travelers and families alike.

This spot is a little gem. We stayed in Morningstar tent in and amongst the trees - it was calming, peaceful and quiet. Waking up to the sun glimmering through the lime green leaves of the canopy overhead, seeing the purple plectranthus flowers glowing brightly against the green backdrop, hearing the loeries calling to each other, and slowly rising for a serene day is priceless. For conscious people, the place just smoothly eases you into a higher frequency. Jen’s vegan food is yum yum yum! Taste buds are tantalised in new ways, cells are revitalised with the goodness of the ingredients, and the passion she has for creating delectable dishes is very evident in look and in taste. Personal challenges of switching off and disconnecting from technology and work dissolved within 24 hours, when the tranquility of the place settled my on-the-go energy I also started to see all the small things - the solar powered diodes in the showers (a great night experience), the well selected books in the tents, the fern frond arrangements, the secret paths into the forest and much more. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay -back to the basics of remembering and experiencing all that is important. Nature, good food, and love

Our stay at Peace of Eden was extremely disappointing. We stayed here on the 7th & 8th July '23 for the Oyster festival. It was a very cold weekend and the unit water was only luke warm. After we asked the host to please fix the water we were told it is hot enough and nothing was wrong. We had to boil water in pots on the stove to try and have a warm bath. We eventually abandoned the bathing as the water was very brown and VERY unpleasant and not hot enough. No one wanted to shower as the shower was "gross". I slept in one of the upstairs beds. My bed was very hard and very uncomfortable. The sheets also had stains in them. The pillows were really thin and not nice. It was a very cold weekend and there were no extra blankets in the cupboards. I ended up sleeping with long pants and jackets. I have travelled extensively across our beautiful country and this rates as my most unpleasant stay. But the worst part of our stay was after we left. The chalet was left in a very reasonable tidy state. Dirty dishes were scraped clean and left very neatly next to the sink with no scraps in. The chalet was swept well and the dirt left in a neat pile ( we could not pick it up as there was no brush and scoop) All the rubbish was put in the bin. We are a very decent clean family and always leave the place neat behind us. There was no black bag in the bin, there was no scoop & brush to pick up dirt after we swept, and also no cleaning stuff for the bath as the brown water leaves the bath in a terrible state. We were then shocked when the hosts complained about how bad we left the chalet in. I cannot recommend this place at all.

We have stayed at Peace of Eden many times and each time we leave feeling utterly relaxed and recharged. Nothing beats the tranquil surroundings, the chatter of the monkeys, the beautiful birdsong and the fresh air all of which is found in abundance at this down-to-earth slice of paradise. If food is your thing, you’ll be coming to the right place - Jenny and Jess are phenomenal chefs, whipping up the most unbelievably delicious plant-based fare you can imagine! A great place for young and old - our last trip we brought our 1 year old and her grandparents along!

Bird Paradise This place is a gem discovered. The Tent was clean and tidy. Gym took us down to show us everything like the well equipped kitchen with the beautiful fairy lights and the ferns in the vases took you back to the green around you. The Toilets were clean and very artisticly build to bring you back to your roots. A open window into the forest in the one toilet was a spectacular view. The tents were far enough from each other to have decent privacy. The deck at your tent with those views were spectacular.. Gym made us the most extravagant Crepe with fruits and a dash of coconut oil breakfast, the best vegan breakfast I had in a long time. All bad reviews needs to be egnored in my opinion as I only discovered friendly staff, a clean and tidy place and wonderful host of this property. This place I rank on the top ten of my travel list.

Best vegan dinner ever! We dined at Peace of Eden with four people (reserved a day before) and it was just spectaculair. Jeni made us a delicious two course dinner, which was served on a serene terrace that looked out upon a beautiful forest. The dinner was cooked from local, organic ingredients as well as "secret", meaning that the menu was a surprise for us. Jeni and Howard were super considerate and hospitable; we had the feeling we were dining at a friend's place. We would 100% recommend to visit Peace of Eden, it was one of the best experiences of our holiday, and next time we will book our rooms here as well!

I will always remember the time we spent at Peace of Eden it was a very enjoyable week . Our hosts were exceptional friendly, we wanted for nothing. The accommodation was clean, tidy and very relaxing, Peace of Eden lives up to its name. We enjoyed our trips out to Knysna and the surrounding places on interest including the nearby Elephant Park. One day I hope to return for another memorable experience.

Gorgeous location, wonderful hosts, delectable food, clean ablution facilities, and an overall fantastic vibe. I highly recommend stopping by and booking the 3 course secret dinner. You will love your time here as much as we did!

A haven in the Garden route, nested in the beautiful forest where all creatures live harmoniously and ecosystems thrive, this is one of my favorite places to be, a real serene gem, the vegan cuisine offered is really something that stands out, I highly recommend this spot

Most beautiful land, everybody here truly cares for plants and animals and I love that . The large lily pond, forest trails, old fruit orchid and wild animals that visit are my favourite .

I spent two months at beautiful Peace of Eden, and simply fell in love. It's a 15-20 min drive to Knysna town and the Sedgefield market, various beaches and stunning hikes. A myriad of birdlife, butterflies, insects and frogs, monkeys playing in the nearby trees (they do not bug you if you keep foods out of sight), baboons safely being able to visit their forest, I was in heaven. To be in a meat and dairy-free environment enhanced my sense of safety, and deepened my love for this very special place. Jen and Howard are gorgeous darlings, always helpful, always happy to share their Peace of Eden with nature- and animal lovers. I will go back in a heartbeat, to work, to play, to simply be. And next time I might stay forever.

This little gem is truly a treasure once discovered. The setting is pure tranquility, the hosts an embrace of authenticity. If you are looking to disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with the deeper, more genuine self, this may just be your sanctuary.

A real magical stay right in the heart of the Garden Route. What an incredible experience. I can’t recommend this stay enough! If you’re looking to stay with the fairies deep in the forest and still be relatively close to town and the beach and cool view points, I totally recommend Peace of Eden. Jen, Howard and Jess are the custodians of what is truly a peace of eden :) also some epic hikes just down the road - most beautiful hikes in the Garden Route!

What an awesome experience. The tent was great with such peaceful surroundings. The host’s are awesome. Definitely recommended.

The owner Jen is an amazing host, chef and you can have a great chat with her. All of their employees are super friendly and helpful, the area ist just beautiful and the tents are very well equipped. We loved our stay at Eden & can 110% recommend. we will return!

It was a first and my wife and I enjoyed every but if it! The location the silence and the rain in your ears just makes it heavenly! Many thanks for hosting us!

Home away from Home. I have been visiting the magical Peace of Eden for many years. It's always my No 1 choice when time to holiday or needing to ground myself. I have taken many people with me and they always fall in love. Nature, comfort, hospitality and so much more, and let's not forget the AMAZING vegan food from the inspiring Jen. Be prepared to be blown away.

Look, this place is okay. I think I just expected more. I looked forward to vegan meals and some hospitality. Have to disclose the owners weren't there, though. So maybe that's why. We didn't receive an invitation or option to dine and taste meals, so cannot comment on that. Tent was clean and tidy. We were just left to our own devices. No guidance as to what activities we could try out. But the forest was beautiful.

The reserve is exceptionally beautiful and I sincerely appreciate the effort of the owners to be as environmentally conscious as possible. The food served was very good although be sure to make sure you are used to vegan eating as it didn't settle well with my stomach.

Beautiful nature experience Rented two tents and a cottage Outside showers weren't working though No explanation or apology from the host though which was kinda disappointing Fortunately part of the booking was in a cottage so we all shared that shower , if it weren't for that I am not sure what we were supposed to do

Phenomenal place to stay near Knysna that just ticks all the boxes and gets everything right. If you're vegan you literally cannot stay anywhere else. This is where you want to be and where you won't want to leave. We'll be back as often as possible.

Eish! A bit of a disappointment to be honest. We stayed on the only campsite offered and friends were in one of the cottages. This campsite is definitely not child friendly, there are no jungle gyms etc and during the booking process the owner expressed concerns about children damaging the floors of the cottage, no one needs that stress when on holiday with children. The amenities for the campsite are sweet and very rustic, one can poo with a view into the forest from any of the 3 toilets, it's mighty chilly at night however. The showers are a challenge as they use gas water heaters but there's no cold tap so one has to adjust the temp on the unit, not fun when one is already wet and freezing. The kitchen facilities are good, with electricity available and a gas cook top but apparently the water isn't drinkable, we weren't warned of this and there are no signs to this effect, our friends staying the cottage were warned not to drink the water, no ill effects yet so here's hoping. The owner wasn't terribly helpful when the fridge in the cottage malfunctioned ruining a lot of fresh produce. There are charming Vervet monkeys that visit the campsite and so I imagine that this is the excuse as the why no bin was provided for us to use but monkey proof bins are a thing and a bin is essential at a campsite let's face it. Their rates for camping are on the very expensive side and one isn't getting anything to justify that premium. All in all the place feels tired like the owners have run out of steam, fortunately nature put on a lovely show for us with visits from Knysna Loeries and an abundance of other bird life and the monkey's of course which made up for our lacklustre stay.

What a great place to stay. Lovely warm inviting cottage. Hosts and staff very welcoming and friendly. The food was absolutely outstanding. A delightful suprise. Very central to explore the Garden Route. Highly recommended. Looking forward to my next visit.