Nature house in Balen

Antwerp, Belgium

Detached | Isolated | Cottage
  • 2 persons
  • 1 bedroom
  • Pets allowed
8.9/10
4.8/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Sailing Horse riding Mountainbiking Walk the dog Bird watching Cycling Hiking

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.

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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.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Wood stove
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • Jacuzzi / hot tub
Pets
  • Dog bowl
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Bath
  • Toilet

Location


Reviews

8.9/10
4.8/5
  1. Els
    March 6, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    The location is really ideal.on the edge of a sandy plain with the cottage in the woods. Security with an open feeling. There was a lot of peace and quiet. Even the small planes that sometimes departed from the airport a little further away could not disturb that peace for us.We made beautiful walks. Enjoyed the various landscapes. Sometimes we felt as if we were far away on a journey. The sun was a nice bonus.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    One and all bliss. Slowing down, the actions of pumping water, warming up the cottage with the stove, peering through the window, sleeping in the silence, relaxing muscles after a long walk in the lovely bath, playing games, reading a book. Delightful, all of which succeed effortlessly because of the simplicity and coziness of the cottage. Just goes to show that modesty can give you so much.

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  2. Hanna
    September 5, 2025
    General rating: 10 /10

    We experienced the nature house as a place where you can completely relax. Waking up early in the morning by the fireplace, taking a beautiful nature walk in the afternoon, and enjoying the lovely hot tub in the evening - a place we recommend to everyone. We are a young couple and real nature lovers, but have never had a stay where you really go back to basics, like pumping water ourselves. This first experience was super. We will definitely book this cottage in the future.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    The route to the cottage alone is beautiful. You really have the feeling of leaving civilization, and ending up in a beautiful cottage that fits perfectly with the environment. You hear nothing but nature, and except for the few hikers you see no people around you. Nature is beautiful, and 100% suitable for wonderful walks.

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  3. Paul
    September 1, 2025
    General rating: 9 /10

    Very satisfied, though less according to than had hoped. But does not take away from the beautiful experience and walks I did.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings

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Reviews (81)
8.9/10
4.8/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 11:59 PM
  • Check-out: 12:01 AM- 12:00 PM
  • Contactless stay possible
Bring your own

Bath towels, Bed linen, Kitchen linen

House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

38302

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 11:59 PM
  • Check-out: 12:01 AM- 12:00 PM
  • Contactless stay possible
Bring your own

Bath towels, Bed linen, Kitchen linen

House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

38302


Sustainability

  • Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
  • Natural Insulation materials
  • Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Wood stove
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • Jacuzzi / hot tub
Pets
  • Dog bowl
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Bath
  • Toilet
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
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