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Nature house in Appelscha

Friesland, Netherlands

Detached | On a yard | Cottage
  • 2 persons
  • 1 bedroom
  • WiFi
  • Pets not allowed
9/10
4.9/5
Guests who stayed here find the surroundings fantastic for
Horse riding Mountainbiking Bird watching Cycling Hiking

New vacation home in a unique location with fantastic views and a garden of over 3,000 m² directly bordering the edge of the Appelscha forest. The ideal location for hikers, cyclists, and mountain bikers. The cottage features modern amenities such as box-spring beds, air conditioning, high-speed fiber-optic internet with audio, TV, and Netflix. The open kitchen includes an induction cooktop, refrigerator, combination microwave, and a filter coffee maker. The modern bathroom is equipped with a toilet, sink, and a wonderful rain shower. The entire property is built to be highly sustainable, heated by infrared panels, and is completely gas-free thanks to solar energy. The beautiful garden, spanning over 3,000 m², features lovely terraces with both sunny and shaded spots, and you can walk or bike directly into the Drents-Friese Wold. Sun loungers are provided, and you can store your bicycles in the bike shed. The new Stellingenpad hiking trail has been voted the most beautiful hiking trail in the Benelux and starts right in the backyard.
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Nature and surroundings

The garden borders directly on the Drents-Friese Wold. For those who aren’t yet familiar with this unique nature reserve, it is one of the most beautiful and healthiest nature reserves in the Netherlands. It has stunning natural beauty, and it also features the Bosberg Tower, a magnificent observation tower. And for those who love hiking, there’s the Stellingenpad, voted the most beautiful hiking trail in the Benelux. By bike, you can reach the Fochteloërveen in 10 minutes. This 2,500-hectare raised bog is protected at both the national and European levels. Here you’ll find, among other things, the rare crane. It’s breathtakingly beautiful. And in the lovely surrounding villages, you’ll find many sights and a variety of dining options.
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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Heating (electric)
  • Air conditioning
  • Car charging station
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • Garden (shared)
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • TV
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Baby bath (1x)
  • Playground
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Location

Reviews

9/10
4.9/5
  1. Bob
    August 7, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    A really lovely little cottage—clean, with everything you need, and super-friendly hosts.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    A lovely spot on the edge of the forest, with everything within walking distance.

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  2. Petra
    July 24, 2026
    General rating: 9 /10

    A very well-equipped cottage.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    We enjoyed a spot in nature with restaurants within walking distance.

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  3. Fatimah
    June 29, 2026
    General rating: 10 /10

    The cottage is fully equipped, and the location is ideal. Just a few minutes' walk away, you'll find a supermarket, a wonderful bakery, and a bus stop from which you can go anywhere.

    Nature, peace & environment: 5 /5

    This is my third time here, and I've already booked my next stay. For me, coming here feels like coming home.

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Reviews (71)
9/10
4.9/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 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
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:30 PM and 7:30 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

66892

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 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
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:30 PM and 7:30 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

66892

Sustainability

  • Energy label: A
  • Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
  • Natural Insulation materials

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Facilities
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Internet
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Heating (electric)
  • Air conditioning
  • Car charging station
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • Garden (fenced)
  • Garden (shared)
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Terrace (covered)
  • Garden doors
Entertainment
  • TV
Children
  • Cot (1x)
  • High chair (1x)
  • Baby bath (1x)
  • Playground
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
  • 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).