Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ruinen

Idyllic cottage for yourself in Giethoorn

This cute white cottage with a thatched roof is like from a fairy tale book! As if you really live in authentic Giethoorn. (North) The boats can be rented from the neighbors and the beautiful bridges can be found only a 6-minute walk away. This is where Giethoorn originated, and the oldest houses along the path are located here. No crowds of tourists. (They’re in Giethoorn Zuid.) Here, you can still enjoy the wonderful tranquility and the beauty of the old village of Giethoorn. Unfortunately not suitable for infants/children from 0 to 8.

Luxury Voorhuis monument - OPTION Hot tub & Sauna

The Front House of our national monumental farmhouse has been renovated into a full luxury suite with its own amenities. The original details, such as the high ceilings, the bedstee walls and even an original bedstee you can sleep in, have been preserved. No less than 65m2 with its own kitchen, spacious living room and separate bedroom with freestanding bath. Toilet and spacious walk-in shower. With the option to use the hot tub, sauna and outdoor shower at an additional cost, you can relax wonderfully.

Spacious shepherd's hut with bathroom & jacuzzi

Romantic, heated, spacious shepherd's hut with bathroom, toilet and kitchen. Cosy box-bed, comfortable couch, TV incl. Netflix and Amazon Prime. In Summer the (shared) pool can be used by guests. The jacuzzi can be booked separately for €30 per 2 h. All in the peaceful countryside with a view of storks in the season. All you need for the perfect getaway can be found here or in the area. The nature reserve Weerribben-Wieden is only 3 km away and Giethoorn a 20-min. drive. We have rental bikes.

Shepherd's Hut, tiny ecohouse near Dwingelderveld

Peace and Quiet. In our atmospheric ecological Shepherd's hut you can enjoy the Ruinen forestry in the front garden and the Dwingelderveld in the backyard is a 10minute bike ride away. Your accommodation has 2 comfortable beds, shower and compost toilet and a kitchenette with fridge. WiFi available. From your raised terrace you have a view over the fields where you can watch the sun go down while enjoying a glass of wine. From the edge of our yard with its own entrance, you can discover Ruinen

Luka's Hut, eco-cabin with sauna by the river

Luka's Hut, our beautiful eco-cabin, sits on the banks of the Ganzendiep river in Overijssel. Huge windows provide stunning Dutch views onto the river, the grass meadows with cows & sheep and a picturesque village in the distance. The river is quiet water so have a sauna & a swim, take out the kayak, big canoe or SUPboard. We have a heatpump for the floor heating, and used upcycled items such a charming wood-stove, a fantastic bath, a fully-equipped kitchen, bikes, a firepit & trampoline.

Logement Walden: nature, organic food, wellness

Peace and quiet in the Drenthe countryside and time to catch your breath. That's what you experience in our guesthouse. In our garden, you won't run into anyone other than our family during the day. Lots of sounds from the birds and in the evening a beautiful starry sky in clear weather. In short, the ultimate place to retreat to. For extra relaxation, organic breakfast, organic dinner (Fri, Sat, July and August) and wellness are available on request.

Tiny house in private forest

Welkom in ons unieke tiny house, verscholen in een privébos aan de rand van het charmante Friese dorp Noordwolde. Deze moderne accommodatie is ideaal voor rustzoekers en natuurliefhebbers. Geniet in de zomer van je ruime prive tuin met zitgedeelte, een veranda en een hangmat tussen de bomen. In de winter zit je heerlijk knus binnen bij de houtkachel die de ruimte binnen no-time verwarmd. De tinyhouse is compact maar van alle gemakken voorzien!

Cozy vacation home with bath, garden and privacy

In the village of Ruinen, you will find this tastefully renovated field barn. The barn house is located at the back on a plot of 1400 m2 and offers plenty of privacy. The guest house is located a stone's throw away from the brink and the Dwingelderveld National Park. The interior has been carefully designed based on comfort and atmosphere. For more photos, visit our social media channels. Be welcome - Guesthouse Hartje Ruinen -

Comfortably enjoy nature

Located between the Gees Forestry and the Mantingerveld, with unobstructed views over farmland. Our farm was built completely new in 2015, we live in the back house and the front house is furnished as a vacation home. 5 private parking spaces, a spacious garden with terrace where you can sit comfortably. 1 bedroom on the ground floor with private bathroom, the other 4 bedrooms on the first floor with shared bathroom.

spacious villa peace & quiet

Sfeervol vakantiehuis met prachtig vrij uitzicht, vrijwel direct aan Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld. Voor echte stilte, rust en ruimtezoekers. Met vier slaapkamers, twee badkamers en twee toiletten is er ruim plek voor 1 tot 8 personen. Geniet van de natuur, de pittoreske dorpjes, de prachtige wandelgebieden en fietsroutes. Stilte Rust & Ruimte. Wisseldagen in overleg maar bij voorkeur vrijdags en/of maandags.

Luxury Holiday Home with Private Wellness Area

With open arms we welcome you in our charming accommodation. The decor is characterized by warmth and homely coziness. In the enclosed garden there is a private wellness area with a jacuzzi and a combi sauna (infra-red and Finnish) that is unlimited. Here in Drenthe where time seems to slow down, we have created a retreat where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and fully enjoy and relax.

Cozy overnight stay on the water in the heart of Zwolle

Stay on the Harmonie, our cosy 1913 ship in the heart of Zwolle. Sleep on the water, surrounded by history and charm. Enjoy views of the old city wall from the wheelhouse. Below deck: a warm kitchen, comfy sofa, wood stove and large skylight. Relax on the deck—breakfast in the morning sun or drinks at sunset. Shops nearby. Direct train to/from Schiphol. Weekly stays get a discount.