Nature house in Emst op de Veluwe
Gelderland, Netherlands
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
We, Frans and Gerrie, welcome our guests to our luxurious cottage, Elsje. Nestled among meadows, farmland, springs, nature reserves, and on the edge of the forest, you’re guaranteed to see wildlife here 100% of the time. The 50 m² cottage is furnished for two people, and you’ll have complete privacy. Elsje is equipped with a luxurious open kitchen and a cozy living room, all heated by underfloor heating. The bathroom with a walk-in shower is right next to the bedroom, so everything is on one level and threshold-free. Wi-Fi and Netflix are free. There’s a lovely terrace where you can enjoy the surroundings, and sometimes you’ll spot a red deer drinking at the spring. Peace and quiet reign here, and the nights are pitch black. The forest begins 300 meters from the cottage, where you might encounter red deer, roe deer, badgers, wild boars, squirrels, and all manner of wildlife. You can spot many species of birds and birds of prey right from your terrace. There is a private driveway with one parking space. You can experience all the seasons from the comfort of your armchair. Be sure to check out our other property, Henk.
Nature and surroundings
From here, you can easily walk or bike into the Het Loo Royal Estate; the Klompenpad trail runs right past the cottage, and there are bike routes everywhere. You can go on long hikes or just take a short evening stroll. Through the woods, you can cycle along beautiful routes to Vierhouten, Putten, Garderen, Ermelo, or Harderwijk. The Gortelse Heide is stunning when in bloom, just 4 km from here. Cycle to the IJssel River and take the ferry to Olst, Wijhe, or Deventer. Or visit the historic towns of Deventer, Zutphen, and Elburg. Vaassen is 3 km away for grocery shopping. Vaassen is home to Cannenburgh Castle, the Koekoek swimming pool, and the corn mill. Emst features the Veluwse Bron wellness center, the Het Smallert candle workshop and trout farm, and the Burside cable park. Apeldoorn is home to Het Loo Palace, the CODA Museum, Het Aardhuis, and the Apenheul monkey park. Swimming in the Zandeplas, Bussloo, and Kievitsveld. Epe has cozy restaurants and shops. The Kröller-Müller Museum, the Open-Air Museum, and Hoge Veluwe National Park are about 40 km from here. But above all, this area offers plenty of greenery, peace, and space to enjoy.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Heating (electric)
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- TV
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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JasmijnMay 1, 2026
Cottage Elsje is a beautifully maintained and clean cottage. And fully equipped.
Huisje Elsje is een mooi onderhouden en schoon huisje. En van alle gemakken voorzien.
We enjoyed a weekend at cottage Elsje for the 2nd time. This time we took a nice walk in the Crown Estate the Loo. And it is only 10 minutes drive from the sanau the Veluwe Source. So again had a nice day in the sauna. The cottage is fully equipped. A fully equipped kitchen, a nice bathroom, a good bed, good WIFI and a smart TV. Highly recommended for people who want to cycle or walk on the Veluwe. Epe and Apeldoorn are within driving distance. Thank you Gerrie and Frans for your hospitality.
We hebben voor de 2e keer genoten van een weekendje in huisje Elsje. Deze keer een mooie wandeling gemaakt in het Kroondomein het Loo. En het ligt maar 10 minuten rijden van de sanau de Veluwse Bron. Dus ook weer een lekker dagje sauna gehad. Het huisje is van alle gemakken voorzien. Een volledige ingerichte keuken, een mooie badkamer, een goed bed, goede WIFI en een smart TV. Een echte aanrader voor mensen die willen fietsen of wandelen op de Veluwe. Epe en Apeldoorn ligt op goede rij afstand. Dank jullie wel Gerrie en Frans voor de gastvrijheid.
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IrmaApril 20, 2026
Everything like new. Super clean, spacious, good bed, fully equipped.
Alles als nieuw. Superschoon, ruim, goed bed, van alle gemakken voorzien.
Highly recommended! Will definitely come back here.
Aanrader! Komen hier zeker terug.
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PeterJune 30, 2025
Spacious enough to maneuver with walker or wheelchair. Everything is thought of: from cushions for garden chairs, sunbeds t/m shoehorn to. Recommended is the vegetable garden at Cannenburch Castle, center of Deventer and the sauna complex in Emst itself.
Ruim genoeg om met rollator of rolstoel te manouvreren. Overal is aan gedacht: van kussen voor tuinstoelen, ligbedjes t/m schoenlepel aan toe. Aanrader is de moestuin bij Kasteel Cannenburch, centrum van Deventer en het saunacomplex in Emst zelf.
Beautiful cottage, incredibly complete
Prachtig huisje, ontzettend compleet
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
- Check-out: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.
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% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 8:00 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
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Built with natural building materials
- Food waste is minimized