Nature house in Balk

Friesland, Netherlands

Detached | Small holiday park | Cottage
  • 5 persons
  • 1 bedroom
  • WiFi
  • Pets allowed
7.5/10
4.5/5

This nature house is a compact detached vacation home completely renovated in 2023 with garden, inner harbor and has a direct connection to the Slotermeer.The nature house has all the comforts, a dining/living room with dining table and comfortable seating area. The open kitchen includes a multifunction oven, dishwasher and Jura coffee machine. On the ground floor is a double sofa bed and bathroom equipped with walk-in shower, sink and toilet. The second floor, accessed by stairs from the hall, features a large bedroom; with a double bed and three twin beds. Through the French doors in the living room you can reach the garden on the waterfront. The garden borders directly on the water. Here you can rig sails, go out with a (motor) boat and/or endlessly enjoy the beautiful view with its tranquility and space.

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Nature and surroundings

There is much to do in the area. Of course, this place is great for water sports enthusiasts. Sail from your own jetty or rent a boat at the adjacent marina. Via the Jollensteiger on the headland it is easy to sail out with the Laser or the surfboard. In addition to swimming and sailing, there is good hiking and cycling in the nearby nature reserves. Nearby you will also find plenty of beautiful Frisian villages with lovely terraces, stores and a rich history such as Balk, Woudsend and Sloten. Have fun holidaying in Friesland!!! The nature house we rent out on request - after booking the nature house - with the following sailing and motor boats and associated water sports equipment: Randmeer incl. motor (4hp), Zodiac incl. motor (6hp), Laser, 2 surfboards, sub. Use is at your own risk and we ask for an additional deposit.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (2x)
  • 1 pers. bed (3x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Car charging station
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Small lake
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • Bicycles available (free) (3x)
  • Table tennis table
Children
  • Playground equipment
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Optional extras

Bed linen
Per person,Optional upon booking
€12.50

Location


Reviews

7.5/10
4.5/5
  1. Danielle December 30, 2025
    General rating:
    8/10

    Enormously enjoyed, including the luxury of the coffee maker with fresh beans and the dishwasher! The sofa bed slept well.

    Nature, peace & environment:
    5/5

    Cozy boathouse located on the water. Because of the winter period it was quiet at the park. Ideal escape from the city due to turn of the year.

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  2. Fransje August 4, 2025
    General rating:
    8/10

    Fine cottage, totally fine on the main points and big plus is the beautiful location and the getaway dock. Sleeping upstairs we did find a bit cramped for the four of us with steep stairs with no handrail for the kids at night, so we used the sofa bed downstairs in the living room, which was fine by the way as there is plenty of room downstairs.

    Nature, peace & environment:
    5/5

    Fine base to go on the water on nice quiet park with also the coziness of Balk nearby. Nice other places within cycling distance. Cottage is well equipped in terms of kitchen, bathroom and garden furniture. Nice spacious garden. Big plus is being able to use the boat at the house. Pleasant contact with the owner. Nice week with our family. We may come back again.

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  3. Fons May 26, 2025
    General rating:
    7/10

    Given the price for 2 nights in this nature house, our expectations were possibly too high.

    Nature, peace & environment:
    4/5

    those few days Balk went fine. A few points of attention regarding the cottage. We were unable to discover how the extractor works. In addition, the induction hob fell out when we used 2 surfaces in combination with the oven. And one last point is that the curtains in the living room cannot be fully closed. Otherwise, it is a fine cottage for a few days in Friesland.

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Reviews (4)
7.5/10
4.5/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
  • Firework-free surroundings
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
  • 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

82689

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM
  • Contactless stay possible
  • Firework-free surroundings
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
  • 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

82689


Sustainability

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

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Internet access (WiFi)
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Car charging station
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • Garden
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace
  • Small lake
  • Garden doors
  • Storage
Entertainment
  • Bicycles available (free) (3x)
  • Table tennis table
Children
  • Playground equipment
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (2x)
  • 1 pers. bed (3x)
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What does “Fireworks-free” mean?
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