Garden Route Property Specialist | Hospitality Expert | Community Champion

With 25 years of living on and off in the breathtaking Garden Route, Penny Rice doesn’t just sell real estate, she connects people to a lifestyle she loves. For Penny, it’s never about a transaction; it’s about the art of matchmaking buyers with their perfect property.

Penny’s career reads like a masterclass in entrepreneurship and high-tier client relations. Raised in the hotel industry, she honed her hospitality edge across South Africa and Germany, later owning a successful tech company with clients like Woolworths and Holiday Inn. Add a powerhouse nine-year run as Marketing Manager for Isibindi Africa Lodges, where she navigated the pandemic with serious grit, and it’s easy to see why she’s an expert in her field.

The Edge: Penny channels a lifetime of buying, selling, building, and renovating into her real estate career. She specializes in guesthouses, boutique hotels, and lodges across the entire Garden Route, blending sharp property acumen with unmatched industry insider knowledge.

When she’s not closing deals, Penny is fully immersed in the local scene. You can find her on the tennis and padel courts, hiking the coastline, or practicing yoga. Deeply committed to the region, she serves on the EXCO of the Greater Knysna Business Chamber, contributes to the Knysna Accommodation Association, and founded Keep Knysna Clean, a community initiative dedicated to preserving the area's natural beauty.

If you are looking for a property partner who knows the Garden Route inside and out, Penny is your go-to.