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Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland, walking distance to the sea and forest

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A modern interior with a wooden staircase, white walls, and a kitchen area with bar stools.
A riverside walkway with outdoor seating at cafes, a canal, and traditional buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting of a building on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, and a potted plant.
A modern loft apartment with a dining area, sofa set, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Rijs, FR
  • Place, IJsselmeer
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Huningspaed
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wadden Sea
    ‪31 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King 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, walking distance to the sea and forest

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 an Xbox with games in a separate room with its own TV. A crib and a high-chair are available as well.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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

Property # 1459163vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rijs

Located in Rijs, this villa is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Aldkarre and IJsselmeer, while Jopie Huisman Museum Workum and Museum Warkums Erfskip are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Map
Rijs, FR

What's nearby

  • IJsselmeer - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • beach near Huningspaed - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Pantropica - 30 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Wadden Sea - 31 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Thialf Ice Stadium - 36 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Hindeloopen Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪'t Flinkeboskje - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Jans - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪de Kruitmolen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pitch&Putt Golf Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paviljoen Restaurant Badmeester Keimpe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland, walking distance to the sea and forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland, walking distance to the sea and forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland, walking distance to the sea and forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland, walking distance to the sea and forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind in this modern villa in Friesland, walking distance to the sea and forest located?

This family-friendly Rijs villa is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of IJsselmeer, Aldkarre and De Holken. De Moarre and Sleattemer Mar are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2020
Thank you for your review and I am glad you liked the house and noticed the details :). FYI In the fall we are adding airconditioning, a bathtub and a 3rd toilet. Thank you for being a great guest!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben mig der Familie meinen Geburtstag gefeiert und Friesland kennengelernt.Die Unterkunft hat wesentlich zu einem gelungenen Urlaub beigetragen, denn alles ist schön und bequem eingerichtet und schön dekoriert! Viel Platz und verschiedenste Sitzmöglichkeiten lassen es auch mit 8 Leuten bei schlechtem Wetter nicht eng werden!Schön ist auch das neue Outdoor Zimmer und der Air Hockey Tisch hat für extra Spaß gesorgt! :) Wir waren begeistert von diesem Ferienhaus und können es absolut empfehlen!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten ein wunderbares Wochenende und uns hat der Aufenthalt sehr gefallen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus modern eingerichtet und mit spannender Architektur.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolle Unterkunft für 8 Personen

Wunderschön
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Einfach Perfekt

Egal ob mit Freunden oder Familie, die Unterkunft eignet sich hervorragend für ein paar entspannte Tage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heerlijk ruim huis

Prima ontvangst,Prima plek,Heerlijk gefietst.Doordat er zoveel ruimte is kun je heerlijk genieten ook als het weer iets minder is.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow

Heel leuk weekend gehad, alles was super gegaan, top het ontvangst. Zeker een aanrader
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top

Wunderbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2024
Glad you had a wonderful stay! Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alles wunderbar

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2023
Thank you for your positive response as I am always trying to strive for a perfect enjoyable stay for all guests. Thank you for being a great guest and I hope you come and visit again sometime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grandioses Wochenende

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am happy that you had a great time and that everything was in order!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Bedankt voor de positieve review. Fijn dat het allemaal naar wens was!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2021
Fijn te horen dat het naar de zin is geweest! Customer service en een schoon en compleet uitgerust huis vinden we heel belangrijk.

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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