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Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland

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Dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 80.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rijs, FR
  • Gaasterland Golfclub
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • IJsselmeer
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Leeuwarden (LWR-Leeuwarden Air Base)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland

Rijs is located in Friesland, a popular province in the northern part of the Netherlands featuring picturesque towns, lakes and woodlands. Rijs and its surroundings offer numerous watersport activities, biking and walking trails. Minutes away, you can find great restaurants and woodland excursions, or stroll a little further to the beach. Nearby towns offer notable shopping, cultural events, horse riding and golf. The grocery store is 1.5 km away, and the shopping district is just 5 km away!

The house was designed by a local architect in the 1970’s and has been tastefully remodeled in 2018. The villa is fully equipped with everything you desire during your stay. The outdoor space includes a big grassy yard, a patio with a lounge set, table and chairs, and a BBQ grill. Some outdoor play equipment, such as badminton and balls, is also available. Toys and indoor games, such as chess, playing cards etc. are located in a kids’ corner. There’s even an Xbox with games in a separate room with its own TV. A crib and a high-chair are available as well.

Property manager

Grietsje
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house has stairs-play area with toys available
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Events

No events allowed
No hard partying allowed!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter should be 28 years or older. Due to legal park rules, use is for vacation & recreational use only. No laborers or workers.
No parties or events are allowed. No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed in the house and may not stay at the house after 11PM or night.
No recreational drugs are allowed at the house or the park. Quiet hours at the park start at 11PM.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No hard partying allowed!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rijs

Located in Rijs, this villa is near theme parks and on a lake. Fries Scheepvaart Museum and Buitenmuseum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sprookjes wonderland and Binnenmuseum. Travelling with kids? Consider Pantropica, or check out an event or a game at Thialf Ice Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rijs, FR

What's nearby

  • Gaasterland Golfclub - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Grote Kerk - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • IJsselmeer - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Zuiderzeemuseum - 70 min drive - 97.8 km

Getting around

  • Hindeloopen Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paviljoen Mirnser Klif 't - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪It Skippershûs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪HCR Teernstra - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spoorzicht Eetcafé Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafetaria de Linde - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of IJsselmeer, Grote Kerk and D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station. Hindeloopen Fountain and Tweewieler Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luca B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We really enjoyed the stay at this fantastic house. We liked the archtiecture and interior. The area is quiet and near the sea, everything was as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top

Wunderbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mette Paradiis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dejlig rummeligt hus

Dejlig ferie i fredelige omgivelse med god plads til hele familien
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mischa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fijn verblijf in Rijs

Het was een zeer aangenaam verblijf. Netjes en voorzien van alle gemakken. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekt für Gruppenreise

Ausstattung und Aufteilung der Wohnung perfekt! Reiseziel und Landschaft viel besser als erwartet. Sogar Strand und Strandlokal vorhanden. Wir werden den Kurzurlaub wiederholen!👍😁
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles wunderbar

Ein schönes Haus, großzügig und sauber. Gerne wieder :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

sunny weekend

It was a wonderful sunny weekend in rijs. The villa was very clean and communication with Otto was great. The cat of the house was a small highlight for us, because she also wanted to be taken care of in the morning. It is a short distance through the forest to the sea, but then you will be rewarded with great water. thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus

Wir haben ein paar tolle Ostertage in dem wunderschönen, sehr großen und bestens ausgestattetem Haus verbringen dürfen. Es war sehr sauber und sehr ansprechend eingerichtet. Die Kommunikation mit der Besitzerin funktionierte tadellos. Wir können das Haus uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marion P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wochenendtrip nach Rijs

Das Haus ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber die Einrichtung ist geschmackvoll und es ist bestens ausgestattet. Der Kontakt mit der Vermietung war hervorragend! Es gab zu Beginn 1-2 Kleinigkeiten die nachgebessert werden mussten und das wurde schnell und freundlich erledigt!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Siegmund S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideale Unterkunft um Durchzuatmen

Wir waren mit der Familie für ein verlängertes Wochenende dort. Alles lief perfekt - von der Kommunikation über die Einweisung bis zur Abreise. Eine ideale Unterkunft für uns, um schnell in der Natur zu sein und dem Alltag etwas zu entfliehen. Das Haus war sauber und alles funktionierte sehr gut - und auch die treue Katze wurde gut versorgt :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Benoit S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Speels huis

Prachtige, volledig ingerichte splitlevel woning, met 2 badkamers en 3 extra wastafels. Buiten troosteloze omgeving op voormalig jeugdzorg terrein waar de huizen dicht op elkaar staan en er uitzicht is naar geen van de 4 kanten. Goed uitgangspunt voor verkenning van de omgeving.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandioses Wochenende

Rundum war es ein perfekter Aufenthalt
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kordula K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantaschtisch

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Familienurlaub. Es hat uns, bis auf dem Bäcker vor Ort, an nichts gefehlt. Kommen jederzeit gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jelle d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Een heerlijk ruim huis.

Wij waren met 7 volwassenen, 1 kleinzoon van 3 en 1 van 1. We hadden de ruimte als gezin. Alles was keurig. Wat wel een punt is om op te letten is dat een kindje van 1 graag overal opklimt. En dan zijn de trappetjes ondanks het hekje wel iets om in de gaten te houden. Voor de kleinzoon van 3 was het geen probleem. Echt een aanrader.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Comfortable en ruime villa

Een comfortabele en ruime villa op een rustige locatie. Op loopafstand van het Rijsterbos en Mirner Klif en op 5 minuten met de auto van het dorpje Balk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place and host

It’s a lovely spacious house with everything we needed for our friends and young family. The host was brilliant and the check in / check out with Otto was perfect. He even went to the trouble of sending me something I stupidly left in the house! Brilliant guy. We will definately go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

thea b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

gezellige en volledige accommodatie

Prachtige complete nette woning in een mooie omgeving. Mooie dagen gehad en de jeugd kon zich er ook prima vermaken. Het moeilijke inchecken is prima opgelost.

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erg fijn

Ontzettend fijn weekend gehad in deze woning. Deze is van alle gemakken voorzien. Zeker de aparte tv/gameroom is geweldig! Ook de locatie is top, lekker kunnen wandelen en hardlopen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Martijn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prima huisje in mooie omgeving

We vonden het een prima huis in een hele leuke omgeving. Het is echt goed en compleet ingericht en echt van alle gemakken voorzien. De enige kleine nadelen die ik zou kunnen bedenken is is de ligging in een klein vakantiepark met een niet echt idyllisch uitzicht op gebouw dat momenteel te koop staat en de temperatuur in de woonkamer die wat kan oplopen in de zomer. De slaapkamers zijn daarentegen lekker koel en ik heb begrepen dat er gewerkt wordt aan een airconditioner. Verder bijzonder prettig contact met eigenaresse en beheerders die maken dat je er welkom voelt. De omgeving van Rijs is echt schitterend. Al met al zonder meer een aanrader!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Very nice place. Great attention to detail. Perfect place for a family to enjoy a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eugen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Voll zufrieden

Super Empfang. Haus sauber und geräumig. Gute Lage, 45 min zu Fuss, durch den Wald, zum Strand. Nette Nachbarn
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacob v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but a great stay

We had a real good time in Rys, our stay was cut short because of the virus. We all are planning to come back sometime. Jaap

8/10 Good

Lea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erholsamer Urlaub

Wir waren 8 Personen und hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub. Fragen wurden vorab schnell geklärt und die Schlüsselübergabe verlief einwandfrei. Die Umgebung hat in der Winterzeit nicht viel zu bieten, aber das weis man im Vorfeld bereits. Mit dem Auto kann man schöne Städte besuchen fahren.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TOP

Sehr schönes Objekt. Alles vorhanden. Gerne wieder.

10/10 Excellent

Simon V.

Very nice apartment

Big, nice and very well equipped apartment for bigger groups.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Grietsje

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I am born and raised in Friesland, so I can tell you about the area. I am fluent in Frisian, English and Dutch. I live overseas and this is our vacation home while visiting family and friends. I have biked the elfstedentocht and also like to spend time on the Frisian waters. Besides spending time with my family, I like to play volleyball or work on creative projects.
Everything is just a little bit different here in Friesland which I love.

If you never go, you never know!

Why they chose this property

We bought this house because we live overseas and wanted a place close to family and friends when we come and visit. Growing up in the area, I have always loved Rijs, so this is the perfect place!

What makes this property unique

The villa has an open feel and a variety of triangular and round windows who let in a lot of day light. The villa is very spacious. The arched walk through to the kitchen, the steal beams in the living room and the fact that it has plenty of bed- and bathrooms were selling points. The house has been designed by a local architect.

Languages:

English, Dutch

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