Family-friendly vacation rentals in Drenthe

LIFE RHYTHM simple life close to nature!

In the cottage, you live a basic life, close to nature in a beautiful hiking and cycling area, in a large, nature-rich place: vegetable garden, newly planted food forest, flower gardens & pond are ecologically managed. There are a few pets (dog, cat, chickens, walking duck, bees). The refrigerator is underground and the composting toilet an experience in itself. The whole is made as environmentally friendly as possible and an invitation to live simply while respecting nature. There is a wood-burning stove.

Woodland bungalow with lots of privacy

Cottage Wipperoen has been in our family for 50 years. It is not in a holiday park and has its own entrance to the Tilweg. In 2018 it was completely renovated and equipped with a new kitchen, lovely beds and underfloor heating. The best part is that it is in the middle of the trees. All freedom on our own grounds of 1100m2! From the cottage you can walk into the woods in 5 minutes. Gees is centrally located in Drenthe: Emmen, the beautiful Orvelte and the shops of Hoogeveen are 20 minutes by car.

Nature lodge with hot tub, wood stove and roof glass

Escape the rush and unwind in nature. The Naturelodge is warmly styled and offers a direct connection to the outdoors through large windows. Just 300 meters from the refreshing swimming pool. Feel the warmth of fire: in the hottub, by the fire pit, or cozy by the wood stove. At night, gaze at stars and moon from your bed through the roof window. Spacious natural garden with views over the heath of National Park Dwingelderveld. Large terrace with hottub, hammocks, and outdoor shower.

De Roode Stee Grolloo (private entrance)

Our B&B offers you a spacious apartment (45m2), lockable, on the 1st floor with private entrance. This makes contactless stays possible. Kitchen with 2-burner stove, oven, microwave, fridge, coffee maker and kettle. Through the landing, you enter your own bathroom with sinks, shower and toilet. The private entrance is on the ground floor. If you come with 3 or 4 persons, there is a second living/bedroom in the apartment available (25 m2 extra) Pets are allowed only after consultation.

Rural, romantic house with air conditioning (Bella Fiore)

Beautiful holiday home with large bedroom and kitchen with cooking facilities and extractor hood. Also equipped with a refrigerator with freezer and oven/microwave. The cozy living room with rustic style has a 2 x 2 person sofa and dining room table for 4 people. The living room has a wood-burning stove that can be used (wood bags available for €6.00 each). The house is of course equipped with internet and TV. There is a lockable bicycle shed with power connection (charging e-Bike)

Unique holiday cabin in the woods of Norg

Saddle up and experience the Wild West in the heart of the Dutch woods. Relax on the porch or step into our cabin, and you’ll feel like you’re in a cowboy movie. The décor is rustic and authentic, with Western-style furniture, cowboy hats, and other Western-themed elements. Our Forest Retreat is the perfect place to live out your cowboy fantasies and experience the Wild West in the heart of the Dutch woods with a great fireplace outside to roast your marshmallows.

Cozy vacation home with bath, garden and privacy

In the hamlet 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 farmlands. 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.

Detached house in Drenthe near the forest.

Unique and independent guest house in Drenthe – surrounded by nature Welcome to our cozy and fully independent guest house on the edge of the forest, just outside Assen. Enjoy optimal privacy in a detached house with its own entrance, private garden and beautiful views over the countryside. Here, you can you experience the tranquility of nature, with all comforts within reach.