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Nature house in Oterleek

North Holland, Netherlands

Detached | On a yard | Cottage
  • 4 persons
  • 2 bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
9.7/10
4.9/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Fishing Sailing Canoeing Bird watching Cycling Hiking

In 2010 we bought this dream spot. Wonderfully quiet, nice former farmhouse, nice spacious garden. We did a lot of renovations to get the inside of our farmhouse back into the old farm atmosphere. Then came the plan to make an apartment in the huge garage. With the same rural farm style but with the luxury you would expect. Purpose: Recreational rental and our guests appreciate Koeterdekoet very much. For guests a private parking space, a private entrance and path to the front door. Living room is 24m2 and the hall is also equipped with a toilet. Nowadays also with CD and record player! Bring your own CD/LP's. Upstairs are the 2 bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower, floor heating and 2nd toilet. Bed linen, Bath towels, tea and towels, it's all there. There is a spacious terrace with firepit / BBQ behind and an additional terrace on the west where you evening eg while enjoying a glass of wine, view of grazing cows, watching the sun go down.
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Nature and surroundings

This nature house is wonderfully quietly located about 1 km from the West Frisian village of Oterleek, The place is a piece of cultural historical area. It was once a peninsula between the lakes Waerd and the Schermer. The old maps show this nicely but now it has all been reclaimed. The contours, however, are still visible. No traffic nearby, just cows, sheep, hares, croaking frogs, toads and lots of birds. Don't be surprised to see a spotted woodpecker, buzzards, blue and great egrets looking for a tender frog in the ditch or an owl in the tree. Nearby, within cycling distance is the beautiful historic city of Alkmaar but also Hoorn, Enkhuizen are e.g. worth a visit. Furthermore, many quiet picturesque ribbon villages and polders such as the Schermer, Wogmeer and the Beemster. You can also go into nature, where there are many cycling and walking opportunities. On hot days, at ± 15km, there is the beach to cool off and grab a terrace at a beach pavilion.
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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Heating (electric)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • TV
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Baby bath (1x)
  • Playpen (1x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine

Location

Reviews

9.7/10
4.9/5
  1. Rolf
    March 6, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    Of all amenities!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Very quiet area, view over meadow.

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  2. Anneke
    February 27, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    Everything is nicely finished, equipped with everything, with great attention to detail. Coffee and tea, oil and spices: very nice! Unfortunately it was cold and wet and we did not get to enjoy the garden and the campfire, but we did enjoy the view of the meadows and ditches with hundreds of birds!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    10 out of 10! How much we enjoyed! A beautiful, obviously built with love, cottage with everything on and on! A warm welcome from Jim and later from Margaret and their beautiful dog! Candles on, wine and snacks were ready: we felt super welcome. The cottage is located exactly on the footpath of the Westfriese Omringdijk between Ursem and Oterleek: 13 km to Alkmaar and 20 to Hoorn. The local bus 409 stops at the Rustenburgh drawbridge, about 1.5 km away to Ursem: ideal! Enjoyed the lovely bed and the fine luxury bathroom, but especially the fine sofa and Jim's perfect record collection!

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  3. Riechelle
    December 31, 2025
    General rating: 10 /10

    The weather was a bit disappointing, but the scenery is beautiful!

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    What a lovely cozy and quiet place, in our case to escape the noise of the fireworks during New Year's Eve. The communication was very nice and everything was thought of. Even champagne and oliebollen. What a warm welcome! Once we arrived it immediately felt like home. We have had very nice days and would recommend it to anyone.

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Reviews (73)
9.7/10
4.9/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 9:00 PM and 10:00 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

58148

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 9:00 PM and 10:00 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

58148

Sustainability

  • Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)
  • 100% natural cleaning products
  • Bicycle rental is possible

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Central heating
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Heating (electric)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • TV
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Baby bath (1x)
  • Playpen (1x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
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