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%. 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 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 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 beautiful during blooming season, 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, Het Smallert candle factory 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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E.J.August 24, 2026
Very good!
Heel goed!
The cottage is fantastic, spacious enough for two people, very clean, and the layout is well thought out.
The owners are very hospitable and friendly.Het huisje is fantastisch, ruim voor 2 personen, erg schoon en er is goed nagedacht over de indeling.
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RosemarieAugust 10, 2026
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was well-maintained and clean. The host was very friendly and accommodating (but not intrusive). In addition to our excursions on foot or by bike, we always enjoyed spending time in the peaceful garden. Everything we needed to relax was right there. The natural surroundings are diverse, and there’s plenty to discover culturally as well. Ten days were definitely too short for us—we would have loved to stay longer...
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Alles war gepflegt und sauber. Der Vermieter sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend (dabei aber nicht aufdringlich). Neben unseren Ausflügen zu Fuß oder mit dem Rad haben wir den Aufenthalt im ruhigen Garten immer wieder sehr genossen. Alles was man brauchte um sich zu erholen war für uns gegeben. Die Natur ist Abwechslungsreich und kulturell gibt es auch einiges zu entdecken. 10 Tage waren für und definitiv zu kurz - gerne wären wir länger geblieben...
The vacation rental is just a few minutes' walk from beautiful forest trails and bike paths. We enjoyed complete privacy and tranquility in the garden. — Simply perfect.
Die Ferienwohnung liegt nur wenige Gehminuten von wunderschönen Wald- und Radwegen entfernt. Im Garten haben wir die absolute Privatsphäre und Ruhe genossen. - Einfach perfekt.
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ChrisJuly 27, 2026
We’ve been booking our vacations through nature house for quite some time now, preferably a detached cottage in a wooded area. This cottage is adjacent to another cottage located on the property of the owners, Frans and Gerrie. It’s a pleasure to communicate with Frans, who provided a thorough explanation of the cottage and the surrounding area.
The cottage is spacious and fully equipped with all the amenities you need, including an open kitchen with everything you need to prepare a delicious meal: a fridge-freezer, a combination microwave, and a dishwasher.
There’s a comfortable sofa for watching TV in the evening.
The bedroom is also spacious and features a comfortable bed.
The bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower and plenty of bath linens provided.
In the garden, there are several spots where you can sit or lie down to enjoy the sun.
We were here when temperatures were above 30 degrees, and the cottage is so well-insulated that it felt very comfortable inside.Wij boeken al tijden onze vakantie via Natuurhuisje, voorkeur vrijstaand in bosrijke omgeving, dit huisje grenst aan een ander huisje gelegen op het terrein van eigenaren Frans en Gerrie, contact met Frans is prettig, uitleg over het huisje en de omgeving.
Huisje is ruim voorzien van alle gemakken, open keuken waarin van alles aanwezig is wat je nodig hebt om een lekkere maaltijd te bereiden, koelvriescombinatie, combi magnetron en vaatwasser.
Comfortable bank om in de avond televisie te kunnen kijken.
Slaapkamer is ook ruim met een prima bed.
Badkamer heeft een ruime inloop douche en veel badlinnen aanwezig.
In de tuin zijn er meerdere plekjes waar je heerlijk kunt zitten of liggen om van de zon te genieten.
Wij waren hier met temperaturen boven de 30 graden huisje is zo goed geïsoleerd dat het binnen heel aangenaam aanvoelde.The cottage is nestled among the meadows on the edge of the forest; in the garden, butterflies fluttered about, sipping nectar from the flowering plants, and there were also many little birds flying around the garden—we even had a woodpecker visit us a few times.
The nearby forest is perfect for walking—whether it’s a stroll in the evening or a daytime hike along the Klompenpad trail.
We rented bikes from De Weerdt; they delivered and picked up the bikes—perfect service—and there are countless routes to enjoy the beautiful Veluwe.Huisje ligt tussen de weilanden aan de rand van het bos, in de tuin vlogen de vlinders rond om van de bloeiende planten nectar te drinken, rondom de tuin vliegen er ook veel vogeltjes rond, wij hebben een paar keer een specht op bezoek gehad.
In het nabij gelegen bos kun je heerlijk wandelen, rondje in de avond of overdag een route over het Klompenpad.
Wij hebben fietsen gehuurd bij de Weerdt, ze hebben de fietsen gebracht en opgehaald perfecte service, talloze routes om van prachtige Veluwe te genieten.This text is automatically translated.
Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
- Check-out: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
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 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