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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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100 of Makkum vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Beautiful place to relax in Workum
This lovely apartment, located on the first floor, has beautiful views over the countryside, is right on the water and offers plenty of privacy. Through the front door, you enter a spacious hall where you walk up the stairs and enter the apartment. Through the hallway, you reach the bedroom with a comfortable double box spring bed. Opposite the bedroom is the toilet with the spacious bathroom next to it. At the end of the hallway is the spacious cozy living room with kitchen and also two sleeping places.

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.

Plompeblad Suite Giethoorn
SUITE PLOMPEBLAD GIETHOORN Thatched farmhouse. Located in the most beautiful location on the village canal of Giethoorn. A private residence and private terrace on the water. Suite Plompeblad has a beautiful classic and rural interior, downstairs with a luxurious design bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Upstairs a spacious room with king-size box spring and on the split level a complete kitchen with induction hob and dishwasher. With rental of an electric boat right outside the door!

Luxury modern water villa Intermezzo at Giethoorn
A luxurious and spacious houseboat for rent near Giethoorn. The houseboat can be rented for people who want to go on holiday to Giethoorn, discover the Weerribben-Wieden National Park or just want to enjoy the peace and quiet. A unique location on the water with an unobstructed view of the reed beds. From the modern interior, high glass walls offer a view of the surrounding nature and you can spot many holiday boats in summer, in addition to various birds. An adjacent sloop can be rented.

IT ÚT FAN HÚSKE - with hot tub in the heart of Friesland
The rural accommodation IT ÚT FAN HÚSKE is situated on an idyllic winding dike, close to Sneek/Leeuwarden and a short distance from Lake Sneek and De Potten. Within 15 minutes by bike (for rent), you can be at Potten Beach or in the bustle of the city, while on your return, you can once again enjoy the tranquility of the Frisian countryside. An ideal combination of vibrancy and relaxation. The detached húske is stylishly and tastefully furnished and equipped with every comfort.

vintage bed boat farmhouse at lakeside
In watersportdorp Terherne aan het Sneekermeer. Het Kameleon avonturen park, cafe, restaurants en de mooiste kerk/trouwlocatie van Friesland om de hoek. U slaapt op de begane grond (2 sk + eigen badk.+eigen keuken+ eigen grote woonkamer (50 m2) met hoge plafonts en openhaard. eigen ingang. 3e slaapkamer is boven via het voorhuis. Buiten aan het water je eigen terras. Ook geschikt voor groeps werk met een grote werk tafel. Vintage dus mooi, oud en gezellig. Maar niet spotless.

"Loft" Unique waterfront apartment including boat
In a historic place near the lock/port in Workum is this colorful apartment "Loft" (Frisian for Air). A beautiful place on the water. Within walking distance of IJsselmeer and city center. Includes use of 2 canoes and motorboat. New (unique) dining kitchen and beautiful fresh bathroom. Double box spring and a comfortable sofa bed. A panoramic window overlooking farmlands and IJsselmeer. Waterfront terrace with cozy seats. WiFi! Unique place on open water and lots of nature!

Pier Pander 2
Everything is within easy reach from this centrally located space. This spacious, detached upstairs apartment has a sheltered roof terrace and a living room with lots of windows that offer views of the famous Oldehove and the green, water-rich Prinsentuin. The spacious kitchen has all the facilities to prepare a delicious meal. The house has 3 bedrooms, a crib and high chair, 3 toilets, 2 bathrooms. A free parking space outside and a separate indoor garage to be booked.

Stylish apartment on Makkum beach
This cozy apartment is located right on Makkum Beach. From the sunny balcony, you have views of the lake and the cozy boulevard. The center of Makkum is a 5-minute drive/30-minute walk away. Everything is at hand for the perfect vacation: surf/sailing schools, the cruise boat, cycling and walking routes, beach clubs, the charming center of Makkum and of course the beautiful sunset! The apartment has a private parking space and bicycle storage.

Guesthouse Út fan Hús
The Út fan hús apartment has two bedrooms with a double bed, a living room with sofa bed, a kitchen with fridge and bathroom with shower and toilet. The apartment has its own entrance. From the apartment, you have a wide view over the Frisian Greiden. It is located on the water, where you can swim and fish. You can also use 1 or 2 person canoes, a boat and bicycles for free. The city of Sneek is a 15-minute drive, Leeuwarden is a 30-minute drive.

Sleeping with the sheep & a whole herd of horses.
Waking up overlooking the dining room of a herd of horses living in freedom, 2 pigs making their bed every night in front of the window and sometimes a sheep walks by. Closer to the pure things in life. Therefore, there is no WiFi and no TV. There is a large table to play games together and a lovely sofa to drink a glass of wine together. Make beautiful memories together! Possibly tandem, boat and beautiful animal experiences to book!

Studio Io Vivo
Welcome to Studio Io Vivo. Our beautiful studio is located in a unique location in the center of the historic town of Workum, one of the eleven cities of Friesland, near the IJsselmeer with its lovely beach. The studio with panoramic views over the countryside is located behind the house on the Merk and in the middle of the center near one of the most beautiful squares in Friesland.
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Nice house on the Boarne, near the Frisian lakes

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Island apartment next to the Boschplaat nature reserve

Apartment "Klein Duimpje"

Probably the best IJsselmeer view in Friesland!

At the Port of Urk

Luxury Lakefront Apartment (2025) | Rooftop Terrac

Apartment with spacious private balcony on the water

Spacious, stylish apartment Bakboord; 2-4 people

Wellness, tranquility & space
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 742 | ﺩ.ﺇ 749 | ﺩ.ﺇ 676 | ﺩ.ﺇ 646 | ﺩ.ﺇ 639 | ﺩ.ﺇ 606 | ﺩ.ﺇ 646 | ﺩ.ﺇ 672 | ﺩ.ﺇ 555 | ﺩ.ﺇ 654 | ﺩ.ﺇ 657 | ﺩ.ﺇ 823 |
| Avg. temp | 3°C | 3°C | 6°C | 9°C | 12°C | 15°C | 17°C | 17°C | 15°C | 11°C | 7°C | 4°C |
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- Walibi Holland
- Weerribben-Wieden National Park
- TT Circuit Assen
- Petten Aan Zee
- Noorderpark
- Drents-Friese Woud National Park
- De Alde Feanen National Park
- Strand Bergen aan Zee
- Camping Bakkum
- Sprookjeswonderland
- Dwingelderveld National Park
- Drents-Friese Wold
- Dolfinarium
- University of Groningen
- Groninger Museum
- Wellness Resort Zwaluwhoeve
- Stadspark
- Fries Museum
- Giethoorn Center
- Thialf
- National Prison Museum
- Zee Aquarium
- Dierenpark Hoenderdaell
- MartiniPlaza





