Nature house in Giethoorn
Overijssel, Netherlands
- 6 persons
- 2 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
This idyllic nature house in Giethoorn is one of the Netherlands’ best-kept secrets. When you cross the water via a small bridge from the street, you’ll walk along a boardwalk through the reeds to arrive at a true oasis with a stunning view of the Bovenwijde. One thing is immediately clear: here, you’ll fully enjoy long weekends or wonderful vacations right here at home! The cottage has been completely renovated and insulated. In addition to central heating with underfloor heating, there’s a cozy gas fireplace. The spacious open kitchen is fully equipped. The living room is tastefully furnished so you can fully enjoy the view. The fenced-in yard invites you to play and relax on the lounge sofa. The yard features a huge trampoline where (older) kids can burn off their energy. The cottage accommodates up to 4 adults and 2 children.
Nature and surroundings
The nature house is situated in a truly unique location right on the Bovenwijde in the Weerribben-Wieden National Park, in the quiet part of Giethoorn. In the morning, you’ll be awakened by hundreds of birds, all eager to make their voices heard. With a little luck, you’ll spot deer in the field; a kingfisher will fly by, and you’ll hear the rumbling call of the bittern. In the winter of 2021, otters even came to play right in front of the cabin—an unforgettable experience! You’ll also be watched by buzzards, while storks, geese, and herons fly past you. A true delight! The village of Giethoorn is the “Venice of the North.” The typical little bridges and the thatched-roof farmhouses built on small islands, with their well-maintained gardens, define the village’s character. Boat tours, bike rides, and hikes; visits to museums, galleries, or shops; and the National Park visitor centers—the possibilities are endless.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (1x)
- bunk bed (1x)
- queen bed (1x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Gas heater
- Central heating
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Small lake
- Garden doors
- Sandbox
- Trampoline
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Location
Reviews
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JannekeAugust 7, 2026
Fully furnished house with plenty of possibilities
Volledig ingericht huis met veel mogelijkheden
A fantastic place and a wonderful house!
Een fantastische plek en een geweldig huis!
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RoelandJuly 17, 2026
I had a wonderful weekend with three friends.
Heerlijk weekend gehad met 3 vrienden.
Beautiful little house. It has everything you need. So peaceful.
Prachtig huisje. Alles is aanwezig. Heerlijk rustig.
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HarJune 22, 2026
We had been looking forward to this vacation home because the location and surroundings have a lot of potential. Unfortunately, our stay was disappointing due to the condition of the property.
Upon arrival, the cottage made a messy and dirty impression. Neither the interior nor the exterior was clean or well-maintained. The patio was covered in leaves, and the outdoor furniture was dirty, making it difficult to enjoy sitting outside right away.
In addition, there is clearly a backlog of maintenance. Many items are scuffed or worn out, and the whole place looks neglected.
The kitchen is fully equipped, but the knives are all dull.
Another downside was the slugs that came onto the patio in the evening through the large gaps between the deck boards, because there’s a lot of leaf litter under the deck.
It’s a shame, because this accommodation really has potential. With a thorough cleaning, better maintenance, and attention to the outdoor space, this could be a lovely place. In its current state, the value for money is insufficient.We hadden ons verheugd op dit vakantiehuisje, omdat de locatie en de omgeving veel potentie hebben. Helaas viel het verblijf tegen door de staat van onderhoud.
Bij aankomst maakte het huisje een rommelige en schmutzige indruk. Zowel binnen als buiten was het niet schoon of netjes onderhouden. Het terras lag vol bladeren en het buitenmeubilair was vies, waardoor je niet direct prettig buiten kon zitten.
Daarnaast is er duidelijk sprake van achterstallig onderhoud. Veel is afgetrapt of versleten en het geheel oogt onverzorgd.
De keuken is compleet, maar de messen zijn allemaal bot.
Een ander minpunt waren de naaktslakken die 's avonds via de grote openingen tussen de vlonderplanken op het terras kwamen, omdat er veel bladafval onder het terras ligt.
Jammer, want deze accommodatie heeft echt potentie. Met een grondige schoonmaak, beter onderhoud en aandacht voor de buitenruimte zou dit een fijne plek kunnen zijn. In de huidige staat is de prijs-kwaliteitverhouding onvoldoende.The house is in what should be a nice, quiet spot, but you can clearly hear the noise from parties in the area. So you don’t feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, which is what you’d expect given the house’s location.
Plus, since it’s right on the water, you can expect a lot of mosquitoes, but that makes sense.
The cottage is also quite a distance from the parking lot, so if you have a lot of luggage, it’s quite a bit of work to get settled in.
The surrounding area is great for hiking.Het huis ligt op een theoretische goede en rustige plek maar het feestgedruis uit de omgeving is goed hoorbaar. Je waant je dus niet in the middle of nowhere wat je zou verwachten van de locatie van het huis.
Je zit bovendien aan het water dus je kan heel veel muggen verwachten, maar dat is logisch.
Het huisje is ook een flink eindje verwijderd van de parkeerplek, dus met veel spullen is het een redelijke klus om jezelf te installeren.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 9:00 PM
- Check-out: 8:00 AM- 11:00 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
A deposit of €200.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
- 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.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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