Nature house in Kockengen
Utrecht, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
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.
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.
Amenities
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Wood stove
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- Garden doors
- TV
- Bicycles available (free) (2x)
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
Location
Reviews
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VivienOctober 26, 2026
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.
Es ist schon ruhig und abgelegen, genau was wir gesucht haben. Trotzdem ist man schnell in den umliegenden Dorf/Städten und kann auch tolle Tagestrips nach Utrecht und Amsterdam unternehmen! Spazieren kann man kilometerweit und die Umgebung aus Wasser und Feldern ist wunderschön.
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! ;)
Meine beste Freundin und ich haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und die Tage in der Natur genossen! In dem Häuschen war alles bereit gestellt was man brauchte und funktionierte einwandfrei. Abgesehen von ein paar Mücken können wir nur positives berichten ! ;)
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VerenaOctober 17, 2026
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.Wir haben insgesamt eine schöne Herbstwoche verbracht und Radtouren in der Umgebung sowie Ausflüge nach Amsterdam und Rotterdam gemacht. Die Park and Ride Parkplätze sind gut erreichbar.
Bei unserem Aufenthalt im späten Herbst war es uns – trotz Holzofen – leider doch teilweise zu kalt, wir sind wahrscheinlich verwöhnte Stadtbewohner :-) – im Sommer ist es hier aber mit Sicherheit ein absolutes Paradies.
Unserer Tipps für eher ungemütliche Herbsttage:
Museum Voorlinden (Den Haag Nähe – längere Autofahrt), ein Ausnahmemuseum, rundherum ein besonderer Genuss.
Die Thermen Maarssen direkt am See (20 Minuten Autofahrt), nicht günstig, aber sehr besonders durch die Natureinbindung und unbedingt zu empfehlen.
Henk und seine Frau sind ausgesprochen nett, sie wohnen auch auf der Insel, waren jederzeit ansprechbar und sehr hilfsbereit. Auf unsere Wünsche und kleine Mängel / Verbesserungsvorschläge haben sie sehr kulant und entgegenkommend reagiert.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.Das Naturhäuschen auf der kleinen Insel sieht genauso aus wie auf den Bildern. Wir haben die Natur und den Ausblick aus dem Fenster auf den Kanal jeden Tag genossen. Wir haben auch eine kleine Bootstour gemacht.
Die Straße, die hier in den Bewertungen negativ erwähnt wird, haben wir nicht wahrgenommen.
Auf der Insel sind insgesamt 3 Naturhäuschen, man hat die anderen Bewohner, aber nicht wahrgenommen, jeder für sich hatte seine Ruhe und auch seine eigenen Plätze für Rückzugsmöglichkeiten im Freien (insbesondere im Sommer bestimmt gut nutzbar).
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HeinSeptember 24, 2026
Nice spot, but less secluded than expected/hoped. Unfortunately, the fishing (carp) was disappointing.
Fijne plek maar minder anoniem dan verwacht/gehoopt. Helaas tegenvallende visvangsten (karper).
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.
Een ruim en mooi ingericht huisje, van alle gemakken voorzien. De eigenaren zijn prettig in het contact. Hou er wel rekening mee dat het huisje dichtbij de twee andere vakantiehuisjes (en het woonhuis) op het erf staat; helemaal weg van alles en iedereen is dus niet het geval.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 2:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 12:00 PM
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
- 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.
52175
Sustainability
- Eco-friendly waste water filtering system
- Natural water facility
- Public transport within 1 kilometer