Nature house in Balkbrug
Overijssel, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
- Pets allowed
You’ll find peace and quiet in this cottage, located 400 meters from the Staphorst Forest. Here you can relax to your heart’s content; your dog is also welcome and can run freely and safely in the fully fenced-in yard. From the kitchen counter, you can see the forest near IJhorst. From your bed, you can look out through the skylights at the greenery. On clear nights, you can see the stars—it gets truly dark here. The luxurious bathroom features a two-person bathtub and a walk-in shower with a rain showerhead. Upstairs is a bedroom with box-spring beds. If you’d rather sleep separately, you can use the sofa bed. Outside, you’ll find a private patio and two seating areas. Upon arrival, firewood will be provided for the wood stove or fire pit. Our vacation home is over 75 m² and is located in the rear wing of our farmhouse, built in 1869. There’s Wi-Fi, no TV, but plenty of space to truly unwind. One more thing: because it’s so quiet here, you might occasionally hear bits of noise from a few kilometers away. There’s nothing we can do about that. We do ask that you keep your own music or other audio at a low volume. We love peace and quiet, too.
Nature and surroundings
From the vacation home, you can walk right into the Staphorst Forest. Here, the woods and heathland attract animals and plants like a magnet. Birds of prey glide among the treetops, and you can spot badger tracks. You might even come face to face with a roe deer. Here you’ll find a recreational area with a swimming lake, plenty of hiking and biking trails, a fenced-in dog park, and—according to many—the most beautiful mountain bike trails. The Reestdal is also nearby. There, the Reest—a small river marking the border between Drenthe and Overijssel—winds its way through a unique and unspoiled stream valley. The area is known for its many storks. “This is the most beautiful spot in the Netherlands,” we often hear. Prefer to go a little further? Zwolle, Meppel, Hoogeveen, and Giethoorn are all less than 30 kilometers away. The Dwingelderveld, the Drents-Friese Woud, the Wieden, the Weerribben, and Wildlands Emmen are also easily accessible.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Wood stove
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Storage
- Dog bed
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Bathroom (1x)
- Bath
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine (shared)
- Dryer (shared)
Location
Reviews
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GertApril 27, 2026
The cottage is fully equipped and the landlord has prepared all kinds of goodies, such as Proseeco, organic apple juice, spa red and fresh fruit. The view to the outside is the only thing that falls down because of the positioning of the windows.
Het huisje is van alle gemakken voorzien en de verhuurder heeft allerlei lekkers klaargezet, zoals Proseeco, biologisch appelsap, spa rood en vers fruit.
Het uitzicht naar buiten is het enige dat tenvalt door de positionering van de ramen.It was a wonderful place to unwind. Far away from highways and other roads.
Het was een heerlijke plek om tot rust te komen. Ver weg van snelwegen en andere wegen.
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CApril 3, 2026
Quietly secluded, fully equipped, a very nice bathroom.
Rustig afgelegen, van alle gemakken voorzien, een hele fijne badkamer.
The area is super quiet, the house is within walking distance of the forest. You only hear the weather and birds singing. Located in the owners' yard, with a private and enclosed area for guests.
De omgeving is super rustig, de woning is op loopafstand van het bos. Je hoort alleen het weer en de vogels fluiten.
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BerryFebruary 16, 2026
Had a very nice midweek.
Hele fijne midweek gehad.
Fine home, beautiful surroundings and nice hosts.
Fijne woning, mooie omgeving en aardige gastheer en -vrouw.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
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
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 8:00 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.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: A