Nature house in Elim

Drenthe, Netherlands

Detached | Isolated | Tiny house
  • 2 persons
  • 1 bedroom
  • Pets not allowed
9.2/10
4.8/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Horse riding Bird watching Cycling Hiking

On our farm BoerdeHeij we have transformed an old barn into an attractive and complete camping cottage where you keep the outdoor feeling by the open front of the living room. The cottage is in a beautiful spot, between meadow and forest, away from traffic, but close to nature and (hobby) farm life. All facilities are under one roof: a kitchen, compost toilet and hot shower. The unique interior gives the cottage character: sustainably built with pallets, old floorboards, brocante panel doors and recycled cabinet parts. In the bedroom you will find a made-up, spacious double bed (160x200cm) with, for those who wish, an electric blanket, extra wool blankets and an electric heater. Experience "back to basics": unwind, make a campfire or light the wood stove inside on colder days. Even when the weather is not so good, it is great to stay in this cozy nature house. Ideal for those who appreciate simplicity, sustainability, rural living and the outdoors.

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Nature and surroundings

Our place is located in Elim in southern Drenthe between Hoogeveen and Coevorden. Our lot is 300 meters from the public road and is adjacent to woods and meadows where you can have a nice walk around. We have created a paddock paradise for our 3 horses, complete with hills, nibble bushes and waterhole. There is also a large vegetable garden whose harvest we are happy to share with you. We try to house and garden our horses in such a natural way. So no tightly landscaped borders or neat stables here. Besides our 3 horses live here 2 cats and Guus our pot-bellied pig. You are also bound to meet the neighbors' chickens and the 2 peacocks that roam freely here. The immediate vicinity consists of many meadows and bushes and fifteen minutes walk from the larger forest and recreation area of Plan Schoonhoven. Here you can walk various routes and in fine weather take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. The area is perfect for hiking, cycling and other excursions.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Fire place
  • Wood stove
  • Heating (electric)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • Garden (shared)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • Bicycles available (free) (2x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Location


Reviews

9.2/10
4.8/5
  1. Greetje
    September 12, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    Back to basics, but actually equipped with every convenience. Very well maintained, a comfortable bed, and a farm shop full of homemade products. You can enjoy some of the harvest from the vegetable garden. A truly lovely place.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    Right in the heart of Drenthe’s beautiful natural surroundings. There are three different nature reserves nearby, offering a very varied landscape.

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  2. Arno
    September 4, 2026
    General rating: 8 /10

    Nice and quiet

    Nature, peace & environment: 4 /5

    A very pleasant stay—exactly what we were looking for.

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  3. Jacquet
    August 29, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    It was set up really nicely—half outdoors, so literally IN nature. The peacock stopped by our “living room” for a quick look in the morning.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    A unique experience. Even in the rain, it was a wonderful place to be—cozy and inviting.

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Reviews (30)
9.2/10
4.8/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
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.
  • 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

65871

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
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.
  • 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

65871


Sustainability

  • Natural Insulation materials
  • Built with natural building materials
  • Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Fire place
  • Wood stove
  • Heating (electric)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • Garden (shared)
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • Bicycles available (free) (2x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Price structure
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What does “contactless stay” mean?
You can stay here without personal contact with the host, for example via a key safe or digital access. A contactless stay does not always have to be mandatory.
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
Selection of activities
After each stay, we invite our guests to rate the nature house, the surroundings, and specific activities. An activity is only shown at a nature house if it meets two conditions: at least 20 unique reviews have been given, and at least 60% of guests gave a score of ‘amazing’ (3/4) or ‘wow’ (4/4).