Part of a characteristic farmhouse built in 1904 just outside the built-up area of Dedemsvaart. The nature house is at walking or cycling distance from the center where all modern stores and supermarkets are present. Outside the house is a small terrace, front and back, where you can sit. Hoevelandleven was the parental home of Reinier Paping who in 1963 won the historic eleven cities tour, Reinier still regularly visits his parental home. It is still a wonderful and safe place to relax and discover the beauty of this part of the Netherlands.

Dedemsvaart is located on the edge of the province of Drenthe / Overijssel and has beautiful old towns such as Ommen and Oud Avereest. Beautiful walking and cycling routes that you can request through the ANWB. There is a large recreational lake with beach and a swimming pool both 5 minutes walk from the nature house. The famous park in Slagharen is a 15 minute drive away. The town of Hardenberg is also worth a visit and has a nice shopping center.