Nature house in Kockengen

Utrecht, Netherlands

Detached | On an island | Cottage
  • 2 persons
  • 1 bedroom
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
8.9/10
4.8/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Fishing Sailing Canoeing Bird watching Cycling Hiking

How cool is this?! The nature house is located on an island surrounded by farmland, with swimming, fishing, and boating waters right on your doorstep. You’ll have access to a rowboat and bicycles. There’s a large garden with plenty of privacy. Ground floor: living room with open-concept kitchen and sleeping area (total 50 m²), French doors opening onto the water, two-seater sofa, two armchairs, TV, Bluetooth speaker, and Wi-Fi. . The nature house features a large private garden of 140 m² with plenty of privacy. The property is located 300 meters from the parking lot. It cannot be reached by car, but you can walk there via a path over a dike.The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, electric kettle, Senseo coffee maker, and a combination microwave. The cottage has a toilet and a shower stall. You don’t need to bring bedding or kitchen linens—we’ve taken care of that. One towel per person is also provided.

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Nature and surroundings

You’ll find yourself in the middle of a meadow with stunning views all around. You can enjoy watching countless meadow and water birds. With the included rowboat, you can go for boat rides and even run errands in the village. The water is among the cleanest in the Netherlands and is perfect for swimming. The fishing is also excellent. Directly across from the house runs the so-called Floris V Trail, along which you could, if you wished, walk all the way to Amsterdam, right through the farmland. The cottage is situated in the middle of a water polder with everything you’d expect to find there: waterfowl, songbirds, birds of prey, butterflies, and dragonflies—but also more spiders than you’d find in the city.

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Amenities

Bedroom 1
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Wood stove
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Bicycles available (free) (2x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine

Location


Reviews

8.9/10
4.8/5
  1. Vivien
    October 26, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    It's quiet and secluded—exactly what we were looking for. Even so, you can get to the surrounding villages and towns quickly, and you can also take great day trips to Utrecht and Amsterdam! You can walk for kilometers, and the scenery of water and fields is beautiful.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    My best friend and I felt very comfortable and enjoyed our time in nature! The cottage had everything we needed, and everything worked perfectly. Aside from a few mosquitoes, we have nothing but good things to say! ;)

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  2. Verena
    October 17, 2026
    General rating: 7 /10

    We had a wonderful week in the fall overall and went on bike rides in the area as well as trips to Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The Park and Ride parking lots are easily accessible.
    During our stay in late fall, it was unfortunately a bit too cold for us at times—despite the wood-burning stove—but we’re probably just spoiled city dwellers :-)—in the summer, though, this place is definitely an absolute paradise.
    Our tips for those rather chilly fall days:
    Museum Voorlinden (near The Hague—a longer drive), an exceptional museum; a special treat in every way.
    The Maarssen Thermal Baths right on the lake (a 20-minute drive)—not cheap, but very special thanks to its integration with nature, and highly recommended.
    Henk and his wife are incredibly nice; they also live on the island, were always approachable, and very helpful. They responded very graciously and accommodatingly to our requests and minor issues/suggestions for improvement.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    The Nature house on the small island looks exactly like it does in the pictures. We enjoyed nature and the view of the canal from the window every day. We also took a short boat tour.
    We didn’t notice the road that’s mentioned negatively in the reviews here.
    There are a total of three Nature houses on the island; we didn’t notice the other guests—everyone had their own peace and quiet, as well as their own outdoor spots to retreat to (which would definitely be great in the summer).
    We also rode the rental bikes all the way to beautiful Utrecht once—a very scenic route, though it turned out to be quite a long ride.

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  3. Hein
    September 24, 2026
    General rating: 7 /10

    Nice spot, but less secluded than expected/hoped. Unfortunately, the fishing (carp) was disappointing.

    Nature, peace & environment: 4 /5

    A spacious and beautifully decorated cottage, fully equipped with all the amenities. The owners are very friendly. Keep in mind, however, that the cottage is located close to the two other vacation homes (and the main house) on the property; so you won’t be completely away from everything and everyone.

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Reviews (97)
8.9/10
4.8/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Free cancellation within 7 days

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

House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

52175

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Free cancellation within 7 days

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

House rules
  • 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.

Nature house-ID

52175


Sustainability

  • Eco-friendly waste water filtering system
  • Natural water facility
  • Public transport within 1 kilometer

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Amenities
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Wood stove
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Bicycles available (free) (2x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
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Free cancellation within 7 days
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
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