Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ruinen

Idyllic cottage for yourself in Giethoorn

This cute white cottage with a thatched roof is like from a fairy tale book! As if you really live in authentic Giethoorn. (North) The boats can be rented from the neighbors and the beautiful bridges can be found only a 6-minute walk away. This is where Giethoorn originated, and the oldest houses along the path are located here. No crowds of tourists. (They’re in Giethoorn Zuid.) Here, you can still enjoy the wonderful tranquility and the beauty of the old village of Giethoorn. Unfortunately not suitable for infants/children from 0 to 8.

Enjoy a cozy stay in Drenthe!

On the edge of the center of Hoogeveen, you will stay in our spacious and bright studio in the garden house with an open kitchen, bathroom, comfortable sitting area, dining area and wonderfully large bed. Come and enjoy the beautiful Drenthe. Discover the Dwingelderveld, cycle through the Reestdal or visit one of the picturesque villages nearby. You can safely store your bicycles in our garage, and for short rides, we have loan bicycles for you. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance. We are looking forward to your arrival!

Luxury Voorhuis monument - OPTION Hot tub & Sauna

The Front House of our national monumental farmhouse has been renovated into a full luxury suite with its own amenities. The original details, such as the high ceilings, the bedstee walls and even an original bedstee you can sleep in, have been preserved. No less than 65m2 with its own kitchen, spacious living room and separate bedroom with freestanding bath. Toilet and spacious walk-in shower. With the option to use the hot tub, sauna and outdoor shower at an additional cost, you can relax wonderfully.

Beautiful Reestdal Loft | Entire home

Experience an atmospheric and luxurious stay in the heart of Drenthe in our beautiful Reestdal Loft. With a beautiful landscape with forests, meadows and a stork's nest right next to your home, this is an unforgettable experience. In the beautiful garden surrounded by nature, you will completely relax. The characteristic Reestdal loft has all the comforts, including a wonderful hot tub. This house can be rented on a weekly, midweek and weekend basis, and is located on hiking and biking routes.

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.

Shepherd's Hut, tiny ecohouse near Dwingelderveld

Peace and Quiet. In our atmospheric ecological Shepherd's hut you can enjoy the Ruinen forestry in the front garden and the Dwingelderveld in the backyard is a 10minute bike ride away. Your accommodation has 2 comfortable beds, shower and compost toilet and a kitchenette with fridge. WiFi available. From your raised terrace you have a view over the fields where you can watch the sun go down while enjoying a glass of wine. From the edge of our yard with its own entrance, you can discover Ruinen

Luka's Hut, eco-cabin with sauna by the river

Luka's Hut, our beautiful eco-cabin, sits on the banks of the Ganzendiep river in Overijssel. Huge windows provide stunning Dutch views onto the river, the grass meadows with cows & sheep and a picturesque village in the distance. The river is quiet water so have a sauna & a swim, take out the kayak, big canoe or SUPboard. We have a heatpump for the floor heating, and used upcycled items such a charming wood-stove, a fantastic bath, a fully-equipped kitchen, bikes, a firepit & trampoline.

Fenced cabin, wood stove, campfire, dogs welcome

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.

Nearby Dwingeloo peace +nature

Our lovely house is an old renovated farm, with all the comfort of today. The holidayhome de Drentse Hooglander has its own entrance, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen, a cosy living room with tv( netflix), a private garden and terrace. You'll find us in Eemster, just 3km from Dwingeloo, at a quiet road nearby 3 large naturereserves. Biketours and hikes starts from the house. Aldo and i hope to see and welcome you!

Cozy vacation home with bath, garden and privacy

In the village 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 -

spacious villa peace & quiet

Sfeervol vakantiehuis met prachtig vrij uitzicht, vrijwel direct aan Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld. Voor echte stilte, rust en ruimtezoekers. Met vier slaapkamers, twee badkamers en twee toiletten is er ruim plek voor 1 tot 8 personen. Geniet van de natuur, de pittoreske dorpjes, de prachtige wandelgebieden en fietsroutes. Stilte Rust & Ruimte. Wisseldagen in overleg maar bij voorkeur vrijdags en/of maandags.

Luxury Holiday Home with Private Wellness Area

With open arms we welcome you in our charming accommodation. The decor is characterized by warmth and homely coziness. In the enclosed garden there is a private wellness area with a jacuzzi and a combi sauna (infra-red and Finnish) that is unlimited. Here in Drenthe where time seems to slow down, we have created a retreat where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and fully enjoy and relax.