Nature house in Wyns
Friesland, Netherlands
- 3 persons
- 2 bedrooms
- Pets allowed
A beautifully situated, self-sufficient (off-the-grid), detached miller’s cottage in the heart of the Wynserpolder nature reserve in Friesland. A unique place. The nature house is about an eight-minute walk through the meadow (no paved path); ideal for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle, birdwatchers, nature lovers, and/or writers. Go “back to basics” and enjoy the birds (including birds of prey), deer, hares, cows, storks, and swans right in your backyard. Just a 15-minute drive from Leeuwarden. The nature house is ideal for two people, though one additional person may stay as well. Large, wild garden (a food forest in the making). A miniature nature reserve, a paradise for dragonflies, birds, bees, and insects. Humans are just guests here, so don’t expect raked paths! The bathroom is separate from the cottage. It contains the shower and the dry toilet. Urine and feces are collected separately. There is plenty of (solar) power to charge devices.
Nature and surroundings
The Wynserpolder is a bird breeding area managed by Staatsbosbeheer, where various meadow birds nest in the spring—lapwings, black-tailed godwits, and redshanks—but where you can also spot other birds. Storks strut confidently through the meadows surrounding the cottage, while birds of prey such as buzzards, kestrels, and harriers circle overhead. The cottage is situated right in the middle of this nature reserve.
Facilities
- 1 pers. bed (1x)
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Wood stove
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Small lake
- Kitchen
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Optional extras
| Wood Per item,Optional upon arrival |
€10.00 |
|---|---|
| Bed linen Per stay,Optional upon booking |
€30.00 |
Location
Reviews
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ElineJuly 29, 2026
Plenty of peace and quiet, space, and privacy!
Veel rust, ruimte en privacy!
We had a wonderful time, enjoying the garden and the peace and quiet! Our dog had a fantastic time and would have loved to stay much, much longer. We slept very well (comfortable bed with the option of a mosquito net), and we highly recommend the De Winze café in the village.
We hebben heerlijke dagen gehad, genoten van de tuin en de rust! Onze hond heeft een superfijne tijd gehad en had nog veeeeel langer willen blijven. We hebben erg goed geslapen (lekker bed met optie van een klamboe) en eetcafe De Winze in het dorp is een aanrader.
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AlexanderJuly 11, 2026
The three of us enjoyed our stay at the house and will definitely be back.
There’s a large garden perfect for relaxing, playing, and watching the local wildlife. Seclusion and tranquility—it couldn’t have been better for us.
Thank youWir drei haben den Aufenthalt in dem Haus genossen und werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.
Es gibt einen großen Garten geeignet um sich zu erholen oder zum Spielen und zum die beobachten der dortige Tierwelt. Abgeschiedenheit und Ruhe, für uns hätte es nicht besser sein können.
DankeFor us, it was an absolute dream home. Simple and rustic, but it had everything we needed.
A truly peaceful retreat for both people and dogs.
The host was very friendly, and the check-in was straightforward and informative.Für uns ein absolutes Traumhaus. einfach und rustikal aber es war alles da was wir brauchten.
Ein richtig ruhiger Rückzugspunkt für Mensch und Hund.
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DianneJune 26, 2026
After a makeover, we'll definitely be back
Na een opknapbeurt komen we zeker terug
We were here on the hottest day of 2026. It was quite comfortable inside. Unfortunately, we couldn’t open the windows in the evening because the screens weren’t working properly. There were a lot of bugs. Within five minutes, the dogs had figured out how to escape from the garden. It’s a shame they had to stay inside because of that. In our opinion, the cottage could use some renovations. The front door lock didn’t work properly, so we got locked out once (though we were able to fix it ourselves with some tools).
The garden is a bit overgrown, so you don’t have a view when you’re sitting inside or on the patio.
You can, however, enjoy the nature all around you.
Landlord’s response: It’s a shame the guests didn’t provide any feedback during or after their stay.
They were enthusiastic about the pleasant indoor temperature of 21 degrees. This is due to the adobe walls.
The screen doors have been repaired. The front door lock has been replaced. It has been reported that dogs trying to escape can always find a way out.
The overgrown garden is a gem of biodiversity, wonderful for birds and insects. The cottage is located in a nature reserve managed by Staatsbosbeheer.We zaten tijdens de heetste dag van 2026 hier. Het was binnen goed uit te houden. Helaas konden de ramen 's avonds niet open omdat de horren niet goed werkte. Er waren heel veel insecten. De honden hadden binnen 5 minuten ontdekt hoe ze konden ontsnappen uit de tuin. Jammer dat die dus ook binnen moesten blijven. Voor onze begrippen heeft het huisje wel een opknapbeurt nodig. Het slot van de voordeur werkte niet goed zodat we een keer buitengesloten waren (we hebben het zelf wel met gereedschap weer op kunnen lossen)
De tuin is een beetje te wild zodat je geen uitzicht heb als je binnen of op het terras zit.
Je kunt wel genieten van de natuur overal om je heen.
Reactie verhuurder: Jammer dat de gasten tijdens en na hun verblijf niets hebben laten horen.
Ze waren enthousiast over de aangename binnentemperatuur binnen, van 21 graden. Dit komt door de lemen muren.
De horren zijn gerepareerd. Het voordeurslot is vernieuwd. Er is gemeld dat honden die willen ontsnappen altijd wel een gaatje kunnen vinden.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM- 11:15 AM
- Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 7 days of your booking confirmation, provided the booking request was made more than 28 days before the start date. For bookings starting within 28 days, free cancellation applies within 24 hours. If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount.
After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• Up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refund
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund
- Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
- No parties or events are allowed.
- This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
- Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials