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De Duif - Small country house, directly on the lake, in a nature reserve

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and fireplace

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, stereo
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 675 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

De Duif - Small country house, directly on the lake, in a nature reserve

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and fireplace
This smoke-free apartment building features an outdoor pool, a garden, and barbecue grills. The apartment boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a refrigerator, and other amenities include a microwave and a TV.
Guest accommodations at this apartment offer fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Gijs Randeraad

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 807 sq ft (75 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Breukelen

What's nearby

  • Loosdrecht Lakes - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • De Haar Castle - 19 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Hoog Catharijne - 23 min drive - 15.2 km
  • TivoliVredenburg - 23 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Beatrix Theater - 24 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Breukelen Station - 12 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kikkerfort Brasserie 't - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Argentina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Geesberge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buitenplaats Doornburgh - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie Expreszo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does De Duif - Small country house, directly on the lake, in a nature reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is De Duif - Small country house, directly on the lake, in a nature reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at De Duif - Small country house, directly on the lake, in a nature reserve ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at De Duif - Small country house, directly on the lake, in a nature reserve ?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is De Duif - Small country house, directly on the lake, in a nature reserve located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Loosdrecht Lakes and within 3 mi (5 km) of Langegracht and Bolenstein. Recreation Mijnden and Kasteel de Haar are also within 6 mi (10 km).

De Duif - Small country house, directly on the lake, in a nature reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 118 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
What a fantastic property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at ‘De Duif’, a great home, well equipped and in the midst of amazing nature! We loved travelling up the canal and to the lake in the rowing boat and also enjoyed day trips to Amsterdam and Utrecht! We would love to come back! More Brits should visit here! :) Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Had a fantastic stay at this property. Was just about large enough for 6 people with all the facilities you need. The biggest surprise was the location which is absolutely beautiful. Very nice hosts as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marit B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect and lovely hosts
Gijs ensured we had everything we needed and that the property was all setup. Many essential day-to-day items were provided (salt, pepper, sugar, cooking oil, washing up tablets, and many more), which is a lovely touch. We had free use of the rowing boat, canoes and SUPs right on the doorstep. The unique location of the place makes you feel right in the middle of nature with so many different birds around. Five stars all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed
Can’t fault this place at all. The location is so peaceful, with beautiful sunrises over the water. The house had everything we needed. We enjoyed the use of the motor boat with access to the main lake. Loved swimming straight off the deck and also Kayaking. Efteling and Walibi are both an hour away by car, which were great fun but didn’t go much further as the weather was amazing so spent a lot of time relaxing by/in/on the water. The view from the terrace is special and we enjoyed breakfasts and evening BBQs whilst absorbing the ambiance. The owners were very pleasant and helpful. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breukelen
Fantastic holiday. Property lovely right by the waters edge, with a rowing boat we used daily for trips around the fantastic lake. Fished outside the house caught loads of Bream, Roach and Rudd. Had a great day in Amsterdam 20 mins by train from Breukelen station.

8/10 Good

Mark D.

nature getaway
If you are a city person this is not for you. If u love nature, birds, sheep, horse, green trees, fields and a deck on quiet water this is for you. So i loved it. 5 minute drive to the town of Breukelin which had everything you need. Grocery store and restaurants. (The asian a la carte restaurant was great). It would have been 5 stars if there had been air conditioning but I understand Holland doesnt get the heat waves we in Toronto, Canada do. Our hosts were lovely people.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Cosy, warm, good facilities including wifI and a boat, kids loved the animals, owners good resource.
Accomodation nice and warm-useful as it was April and cool outside. Good range of facilities including a very useful washing machine and tumble drier. Excellent wifi which made planning days out easy. Good base to visit lots of different towns and useful for Schipol. Useful having owners on site with their local knowledge -came in very handy when using the train to Amsterdam. Struggled to find it initially but owners English helped us with instructions on the phone. Kids particularly loved the animals and the boat that came with the property. They even swam in the lake-the warm accomodation was much appreciated as was the lovely warm shower.

10/10 Excellent

Stanley R., Florida

Fantastic
The house is at the end of the property and looks out onto the water. The sunrise in the morning is beyond belief. The house is very well done and has everything you need. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. We hated to leave and would definitely stay here if we return to the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the sights in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liza P.

Fabulous house on the lake!
We had a wonderful holiday in Breukelen, the house was perfect for us and it was lovely to see all the wildlife. We swam in the lake everyday as the weather was beautiful. There was plenty of room for the children to play. We would definitely return. Thanks gijs and Ying Yi for a lovely holiday. Liza and Richard
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette L.

On our repeat list
This was absolutely perfect for my multi-generation family stay. The location was exactly what we were looking for, the cottage was impressively stocked with everything needed and we were especially impressed with the high quality of the beds/mattresses, important for some of the older backs in the family. We also enjoyed the wildlife, from the duck couple who joined us for daily breakfast to the geese families on their daily swims. Gijs was also incredibly responsive to my questions and requests.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Larissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natur und Ruhe pur!
Ying Yi und Gijs sind sehr nette und sympathische Gastgeber, die ihren Gästen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen. Wir haben uns von der Ankunft bis zur Abreise sehr wohl gefühlt. Ein Blumenstrauß und der Wein auf dem Tisch haben uns das Gefühl gegeben herzlich willkommen zu sein. De Duif liegt wie beschrieben. Der Ausblick von der Terrasse und vom Küchentisch ist fantastisch. Ideal für Angler. Mit der Bahn erreicht man ganz entspannt Amsterdamm, Utrecht usw. Diese Städte sind ein Besuch wert. .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schön gelegenes Ferienhaus
wir können dieses Haus nur empfehlen. Sehr netter Vermieter. Eine tolle Umgebung zum Radeln und wandern. Mit dem Zug ist man in einer halben Stunde in Amsterdam oder Utrecht.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carola G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Herrlich erholsam und unglaublich schön
Wir waren mit 5 Erwachsenen für eine Woche in De Duif. Gijs und Ying Yi sind sehr hilfsbereit und sympathisch. Wir haben den Aufenthalt in vollen Zügen genossen. Die Lage direkt am See ist einzigartig und die Ruhe absolut erholsam. Allein der Blick über das Wasser ist atemberaubend schön. Ruderboot, Kanu und SUP haben wir auch mit Freude genutzt und die Gegend zu Fuß, mit Rad und Auto erkundet. Wer morgens frische Brötchen im Ort holen möchte, ist mit einem Fahrrad gut beraten, ansonsten ist es ein Fußmarsch von ca. 5 km. Wir würden De Duif 100%ig weiterempfehlen und kommen gerne wieder zurück.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöner Urlaub
Es war ein wunderschöner Urlaub in einer wunderschönen Umgebung.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ole S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
An unpleasant end
We travelled as a couple with our one-year-old son. The accommodation is right on the water in a very quiet and scenic area. The hosts gave us a friendly welcome and were helpful. Unfortunately, you can't get close to the accommodation by car and there is only a path made of wood shavings to get there. For people with heavy luggage or disabilities, this information may be helpful in advance. Overall, the accommodation could be renovated or repaired in some places. For example, the floor is broken and torn up in many places. There was also some mould in the shower. Regardless of the things we criticised, we liked the accommodation. It was tastefully furnished and many everyday items were already available. The only thing that irritated me was that we had to pay extra for the bed linen. Unfortunately, after a few days, both our son and a short time later we got bite marks and a rash, which strongly indicated that there were bed bugs in the accommodation, so we left a day early. Compensation was refused. Due to the last mentioned points, I can only recommend the accommodation with some reservations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub wie er sein soll
super, wie immer und wir kommen auch nächstes Jahr wieder. Danke
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorieke G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk
Top locatie, schoon en goed contact met de eigenaar. Heerlijke week gehad!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach nur wohlfühlen!
Ein wunderbarer Ort, an dem man sich nur wohlfühlen kann! Alles war Bestens und unseren allerherzlichsten Dank für diese Oase an Gijs und Ying Yi.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe B., France

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison de vacances très agréable
Excellent accueil. Gijs et YingYi sont très sympathiques. La maison est lumineuse, propre, calme et bien chauffée (avril 2024). Il ne manque aucun équipement. Il y a toute la vaisselle pour des vacances et l'électroménager. La vue sur la nature est magnifique. Nous espérons revenir une autre fois en été.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frauke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
April 2024
Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in De Duif. Alles, was man braucht, war vorhanden und nach einem anstrengenden Tag konnte man sich im Haus sehr gut erholen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme
beau gite , vue exceptionnelle , bel emplacement , loueur tres sympathique
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ute D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholung pur
Sehr angenehm schön ruhig und ganz viele niedliche Tiere
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Marie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house
Nice little house, with super cute animals. We loved it there! Even if it was a little rainy...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jörg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wer Natur liebt, wird dieses Haus lieben.
Wir haben das Haus für eine Woche Angelurlaub gebucht. Der Empfang durch Gijs war sehr freundlich und informativ. Die Lage des Hauses an einem der zahlreichen Ableger des Loosdrechter Plassen ist wirklich toll. Ein Motorboot wurde von Gijs für kleines Geld im Vorfeld organisiert und bei einmal auftretenden Motorproblemen, war er sofort für uns da. Man kann sowohl direkt vom an die Terrasse angrenzenden Steg angeln oder vom Boot aus in den zahlreichen Kanälen. Insbesondere der Uetrechter Vecht in Breukelen war bei uns sehr fängig per Blinker auf Hecht, Zander und Barsch. Das Haus ist liebevoll und zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Das WLAN ist ausreichend. Breukelen mit diversen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten ist in 5 Minuten mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Insgesamt ein sehr schöner Ort für Naturliebhaber aller Art.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natur pur
super Ruhe,keine Autos,man ist wirklich allein und der Vermieter ist sehr nett und nervt nicht,gerne wieder, M.K
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023