Nature house in Balen
Antwerp, Belgium
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- Pets allowed
This off-grid forest cottage is located in the middle of the Boulder Hill, on 5000m² of private land, overlooking the shifting dune plain. For us, the cottage brings peace, nature, happiness. A small piece of paradise, on this big globe. On weekends you share the Keiheuvel with hikers, cyclists and the occasional glider. During the week, you often seem to have the Keiheuvel all to yourself. This place is geared toward de-communicating, enjoying and especially being un-plugged. You pump your own water, electricity is provided by solar panels and you heat your home with wood from the forest. After 20 minutes of pumping and an hour of heating you can enjoy a soothing bath. In the forest you will find different types of trees, all kinds of animals and a swing. In the cottage you will enjoy in front of the fireplace, a book or music from the record player. Important to note: we have a small refrigerator. You have to bring your own drinking water and water for cooking: an average of 3l per person per day.
Nature and surroundings
Step out the front door and immediately enjoy strolling through forests, over shifting dunes, along fens and heathland. The cottage is located in the middle of nature Keiheuvel - The Most. Nature reserve De Vennen can be reached by a short walk along some hiking nodes. Within cycling distance you will find nature reserves Kattenbos and Pijnven - where you also have the chance to cycle through the trees. So you can feel free to leave your car at the side during your stay. Still want more variety? Then Scheps nature reserve in Balen, the Great Netewoud in Meerhout, the other nature reserves of National Park Bosland, ... are just some examples of places you can reach in less than half an hour's drive. Don't feel like being active? Sit in the easy chairs on the terrace and watch for deer, squirrels, hares, woodpeckers or owls. Or lay in a hammock among the trees and enjoy the peace and nature around you.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (1x)
- Wood stove
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Garden doors
- Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Dog bowl
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Bath
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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PietMay 4, 2026
Also, Katrien and Yolanda were quick to contact if needed.
Ook waren Katrien en Yolanda snel te contacteren indien nodig.
Peace , space and nature in the area was super. The 'most beautiful walk 2019' is a must if you like beautiful quiet nature. The house was well cared for......on arrival the 'special things' were already prepared ready for use: water in necessary jugs/boilers, stoves we only had to light ed. Everything was perfectly marked for use on signs. We loved spending a few days here. If the sunshine (which we unfortunately had to miss) is added, the garden is a paradise of tranquility. You walk straight into nature from the house. Facilities are ample both inside and outside. Definitely recommended!
Rust , ruimte en natuur in de omgeving was super. De 'mooiste wandeling 2019' is een must als je van mooie rustige natuur houdt. Het huis was prima verzorgd......bij aankomst waren de 'bijzondere dingen' al gebruiksklaar voorbereid: water in benodigde kannen/ketels, kachels hoefden we alleen maar aan te steken ed. Alles is perfect voor gebruik op bordjes aangegeven. Wij vonden het heerlijk om hier een paar dagen te verblijven. Als het zonnetje (dat wij helaas moesten missen) er ook nog eens bijkomt is de tuin een paradijsje van rust. Je loopt direct de natuur in vanaf het huis. Voorzieningen zijn ruim voldoende zowel binnen als buiten. Zeker een aanrader !
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MaartenApril 22, 2026
Super considering nice details
Super gelet op leuke details
Lovely atmosphere, beautiful nature
Heerlijke sfeer, mooie natuur
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AsaMarch 25, 2026
Great experience!
Geweldige ervaring!
What a dream destination! I had been looking for a cottage in the middle of the forest for years. You do have neighbors, but there is so much plot of land around the cottage that you still feel like you are in nature by yourself. It was chilly and rainy when we were there, but that didn't spoil the fun. The bathtub that you can pump yourself with groundwater and fire with wood, makes you warm up wonderfully. There are also sweet signs with tips and instructions scattered around and so I am already looking forward to the possible sauna in the garden. We definitely want to come back again!
Wat een droombestemming! Ik was al jaren op zoek naar een huisje midden in het bos. Je hebt wel buren, maar er zit zoveel perceel rondom het huisje dat je toch het gevoel hebt dat je in je eentje in de natuur waant. Het was fris en regenachtig toen we er waren, maar dat mocht de pret niet drukken. Het bad die je zelf kan pompen met grondwater en stoken met hout, zorgt ervoor dat je heerlijk opwarmt. Er staan ook lieve bordjes met tips en instructies verspreid en zo kijk ik nu al uit naar de mogelijke sauna in de tuin. Wij willen zeker nog eens terugkomen!
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 11:59 PM
- Check-out: 12:01 AM- 12:00 PM
- Contactless stay possible
Bath towels, Bed linen, Kitchen linen
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- 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
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)