Nature house in Hottenbach
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- 4 persons
- 2 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
Escape the hustle and bustle and unwind in this charming cottage (55 m²), nestled in a beautiful wooded setting. With a private terrace surrounded by trees and no neighbors looking in, privacy is guaranteed here. The recently renovated cottage has been thoughtfully furnished with cozy details that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The pellet stove provides extra warmth on cooler evenings, making it very comfortable even in winter. The kitchen is small but well-equipped. The living area, with French doors opening onto a raised terrace, invites you to enjoy peaceful mornings with coffee and fresh bread (a bakery with delicious pastries and bread is a 5-minute drive away). Whether you want to go for a walk, read, or simply enjoy the silence, this is the perfect place to unwind.
Nature and surroundings
The cottage is located in the Saar-Hunsrück National Park, with the Idarkopf (745.7 m) just around the corner. The surrounding area is open and spacious with beautiful views, and the Idarwald is a stunning deciduous and spruce forest. At the top of the Idarkopf stands a 200-meter-high observation tower where, on a clear day, you can see across the Hunsrück all the way to the Eifel and the Westerwald. There are plenty of hiking trails! In the nearby village of Stipshausen, there’s a bakery/grocery store with all the essentials. Rhaunen, located 6 km away, is a bit larger and has two supermarkets, a beverage store, gas stations, and a pharmacy. There are several restaurants in the area. And for those looking for a day of additional fun: within half an hour, you can reach the Moselle, with authentic towns like Bernkastel-Cues and Traben-Trarbach. The historic city of Trier is also within easy reach, just 63 km away. The surrounding area, including the town of Idar-Obersvan, has long been known for its gemstone mines.
Facilities
- queen bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- Parking (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Pellet stove
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden (fenced)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Garden doors
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
Location
Reviews
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PeterJuly 20, 2026
Beautifully situated, with many hiking trails nearby
Prachtig gelegen met op vele wandelmogelijkheden in de buurt
The nature house is in a quiet spot; even during the drought, you could still hear the water flowing. Along with that sound, you could hear the birds and the rustling of the tree leaves.
Natuurhuisje ligt op een rustige plek, zelfs met de droogte hoorde je het water nog stromen. Naast dat geluid hoorde je de vogels en het ruizen van de boombladeren
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ArienaJuly 13, 2026
The house is neat, but there is room for improvement, which is why we're giving it a 7
huis is netjes, maar er zijn wel verbeterpunten, daarom geven wij een 7
The cabin is located in a beautiful setting with plenty of hiking trails that start right from the nature house. We saw lots of animals, including many birds, and spotted a roe deer several times a day; we also saw a fox walking by a few times. We do have a few suggestions that might be worth considering regarding the cottage’s interior:
-> Install a door for the toilet/shower—there’s just a curtain—and add window coverings
-> A larger refrigerator; this one is really much too small
-> Turn off the outdoor security camera when guests are in the cottage
Other than that, it was a great place to stay—we really enjoyed it. Nearby is the “Wildenburg” wildlife park, which is really fun to visit, and also nearby is the “Idarkopfturm” observation tower, which is 30 meters high.Het huisje ligt in een prachtige omgeving met heel veel wandelpaden die starten vanaf het natuurhuisje. We hebben heel veel dieren gezien w.o. heel veel vogels en elke dag wel een paar keer een ree gespot, ook een aantal keer een vos zien lopen. We hebben nog wel een aantal tips die misschien nog veranderd kunnen worden voor wat betraft de inrichting van het huisje:
-> een deur plaatsen voor de wc/douche, er hangt een gordijn, en raambekleding voor het raam
-> een grotere koelkast, deze is echt veel te klein
-> camera die buiten hangt afdekken (uitschakelen) wanneer er vakantiegangers in huis zijn
Verder was het een hele goede locatie om te verblijven, wij hebben ervan genoten. Vlakbij is er wildpark 'Wildenburg' dat heel leuk is om te bezoeken en ook vlakbij een uitzichttoren 'de Idarkopfturm' van 30mtr hoog.This text is automatically translated. -
EricMay 11, 2026
The forest in Germany is neatly ordered and has to do with forestry, ai: Because many German forests are not "primeval forests," but production forests deliberately planted for timber production. Then trees are often planted in straight rows: * this way you can plant, maintain and harvest efficiently; * machines can drive more easily between the rows; * growth is easier to control; * and you can determine exactly which species go where. Especially in Germany, forest management was done very systematically early on. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Germany developed an influential forestry tradition ("Forstwirtschaft") that focused on order, planning and maximum yield. As a result, you see many coniferous forests there with a strict grid pattern.
Het bos in Duitsland is keurig netjes geordend en heeft te maken met bosbouw, ai:
Omdat veel Duitse bossen geen “oerbos” zijn, maar productiebossen die bewust zijn aangelegd voor houtproductie. Dan worden bomen vaak in rechte rijen geplant:
* zo kun je efficiënt planten, onderhouden en oogsten;
* machines kunnen makkelijker tussen de rijen rijden;
* de groei is beter te controleren;
* en je kunt precies bepalen welke soorten waar komen.
Vooral in Duitsland werd bosbeheer al vroeg heel systematisch aangepakt. In de 18e en 19e eeuw ontwikkelde Duitsland een invloedrijke bosbouwtraditie (“Forstwirtschaft”) waarbij orde, planning en maximale opbrengst centraal stonden. Daardoor zie je daar veel naaldbossen met een strak rasterpatroon.Wonderfully quiet unless you don't like whistling birds. The wind through the trees turned out to be a waterfall in the adjacent stream. The cottage itself is in a nice discreet spot. The road along it is all private. I myself am not going back to the same place anytime soon but I would love to take this cottage with me!
Heerlijk rustig tenzij je niet houdt van fluitende vogels. De wind door de bomen bleek een watervalletje in het naastgelegen beekje te zijn. Het huisje zelf ligt op een mooie discrete plek. De weg erlangs is allemaal privé. Zelf ga ik niet snel terug naar dezelfde plek maar dit huisje zou ik wel graag willen meenemen!
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Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Firework-free surroundings
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
- Not suitable for children under the age of 5.
- 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
- Energy label: A
- Natural Insulation materials
- Natural water facility