Nature house in Balkbrug (Oud Avereest)

Overijssel, Netherlands

Detached | On a yard | Chalet
  • 5 persons
  • 3 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets allowed
8.3/10
4.6/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Horse riding Mountainbiking Walk the dog Bird watching Cycling Hiking

The nature house with AIR CONDITIONING is a chalet located in an orchard and offers complete privacy. A cozy place to stay where you can cook, eat, and relax, featuring a bathroom with a shower and three small bedrooms with excellent mattresses. One bedroom has a double bed, another has two single beds, and a third has a children’s bed (180 cm) suitable for children up to 12 years old. The living room features a corner sofa. Adjacent to it is a dining area and the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a 4-burner gas stove, a large fridge-freezer, a filter coffee maker, a Nespresso machine, a kettle, and a microwave. Everything you need for cooking is provided. There’s a lovely covered porch. A small shed where you can store your bikes. There’s a trampoline and a cozy hammock! You’re also welcome to set up a small tent. In the winter, it’s nice and warm inside thanks to underfloor heating, among other things!

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Nature and surroundings

You can spot some rare birds right on the property. A frog pond has been created at the end of the large lot. You’re located 300 meters from a grove where roe deer roam, and one kilometer away there are heathlands and woods on one side and the Staphorsterbos on the other. The Reestdal consists of characteristic, centuries-old hamlets nestled in the beautiful Dutch countryside. The Reestdal offers numerous opportunities for beautiful cycling and hiking trips. There is also a lovely mountain bike trail nearby. De Wheem Nature Center is four kilometers away. De Ommerschans (World Heritage Site) is six kilometers away. De Lokkerij Stork Center is 10 kilometers away. Be sure to visit towns and villages such as Zwolle, Giethoorn, Staphorst, Echten, Dalfsen, Ommen, Meppel, and Hoogeveen. Slagharen amusement park is 15 kilometers away. Overijssel’s most beautiful outdoor swimming pool (Heuveltjes Bosbad) is five kilometers away.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Bedroom 3
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Gas heater
  • Heating (electric)
  • Air conditioning
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Jacuzzi / hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Bicycles available (extra charge) (5x)
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playground
  • Trampoline
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Optional extras

Sauna
Per item,Optional upon booking
€125.00
Hot tub
Per stay,Optional upon booking
€125.00

Location


Reviews

8.3/10
4.6/5
  1. Naomi
    July 23, 2026
    General rating: 8 /10

    That's perfectly fine!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    We had a wonderfully peaceful weekend getaway with our little daughter and our Ridgeback, who were both able to play freely in the fenced-in garden. The view from the garden of Scottish Highland cattle and donkeys was really lovely! And there are several beautiful hiking areas within a short drive. Our daughter also really enjoyed the Heuveltjes forest swimming area!

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  2. Madeleine
    July 3, 2026
    General rating: 8 /10

    The garden is really perfect for dogs!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    A beautiful spot surrounded by greenery with a direct view of Scottish Highland cattle

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  3. Ralf
    June 11, 2026
    General rating: 8 /10

    The cottage, or chalet, is fully equipped and has really fast Wi-Fi, so it’s perfect for people who value that. There are three bedrooms, and personally, I think there could have been one less to create a bit more space, but that’s more of a personal preference

    Everything works as it should, and there’s also a TV with more than enough channels for the channel-surfers among us. The host is an extremely friendly gentleman who just stopped by to say hello. Everything else is nearby, and if you love beautiful forests, open fields, and water in the area, this place is highly recommended.

    The garden is wonderfully spacious, by the way, and the dog can run around freely there. Just make sure to close the gate properly, because there’s an electric fence about 1.5 meters from that gate, and dogs and electric fences don’t mix well.

    The porch is perfect if you want to grab a cup of coffee outside in the morning, and there’s both a drip coffee maker and a Nespresso machine—so great!

    All in all, it’s great!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    The cottage is located on a farm property and is completely surrounded by a tall hedge, ensuring complete privacy. From the front, you look out onto a meadow with Scottish Highland cattle and a few donkeys. The entire area is very peaceful, and you’re close to beautiful nature where you can enjoy wonderful walks. It’s truly a wonderful place to relax and unwind.

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Reviews (57)
8.3/10
4.6/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.

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% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund

Safety deposit

A deposit of €150.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 28 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.

Nature house-ID

27056

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours

Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.

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% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund

Safety deposit

A deposit of €150.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.

House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 28 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.

Nature house-ID

27056


Sustainability

  • Energy label: D
  • Natural Insulation materials
  • Food waste is minimized

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Gas heater
  • Heating (electric)
  • Air conditioning
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Jacuzzi / hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Bicycles available (extra charge) (5x)
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Playground
  • Trampoline
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Bedroom 3
  • 1 pers. bed (1x)
Price structure
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What does “contactless stay” mean?
You can stay here without personal contact with the host, for example via a key safe or digital access. A contactless stay does not always have to be mandatory.
Free cancellation within 24 hours
Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.

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% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund
Selection of activities
After each stay, we invite our guests to rate the nature house, the surroundings, and specific activities. An activity is only shown at a nature house if it meets two conditions: at least 20 unique reviews have been given, and at least 60% of guests gave a score of ‘amazing’ (3/4) or ‘wow’ (4/4).