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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.

Unique house with Wellness in authentic Farmhouse
Enjoy peace and wellness in our cozy vacation home in an authentic farm in Pingjum. Relax in the garden with play area, ponies and trampoline, or rent the sauna and hot tub. In summer, the swimming pool (5x10m) is available. The Wadden Sea is a 15-minute walk, Makkum and Harlingen are a short distance away. Cycle or walk through the Frisian countryside and dine at Pizzeria Pingjum. Charging station at 150m. Ideal for peace seekers, not for groups of young people. Book now and experience Friesland! 🌿✨

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.

Simple garden house for nature lovers at t Wad
** Please note: The host is proficient in English, French and German ** Een pied-à-terre voor de vogel- en natuurliefhebbers om het uitgestrekte waddengebied te verkennen. De vrijstaande woning beschikt over eenvoudige voorzieningen, een gezellige warme kamer met eigen keuken, glasvezel internet, tv, WC en douche. De ruimte is ook geschikt voor ongestoord studeren en/of werken, in volledige privacy. Vanuit het keukenraam heeft u weids uitzicht over de tuin en Friese akkers.

"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!

Rural accommodation on the Frisian Elfstedenroute
Within walking distance of the center of Bolsward, on the Workumertrekvaart, the original Frisian Eleven Cities Route, is our rural farm. In this rural and water-rich environment, we offer you a spacious room, which is equipped with a large double bed, (2x0.90), TV/seating area and a completely new bathroom with Jacuzzi. Extra sleeping accommodation is possible. We have recently created this new space in our former cowshed, which is adjacent to our private home.

Deck and wheelhouse in Hoorn (parking available)
The deck-house and wheelhouse in the back of a former sailing cargo-ship van 1888 is transformed into a small apartment . The rest of the boat is a shop with sailing / marine equipment and a bunker station. The entrance is due to the age of the ship a small steep stair, keep that in mind. The surrounding is a lively harbor with sail-ships and cruise-ships. There is a parking available for €5 - a night very closeby. So enjoy the sound and movements of the water!

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.

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.

Cottage near to the beach.
Complete house near to the beach with 6 beds in Scandinavian style (lots of white and wood). Just 75 meters from the beach. Rebuilt in januari 2016. Complete new kitchen and bathroom. The interior is very modern. The house is fully equipped, is very shelterd and offers a lot of privacy. Great terrace in front of the house.

Former farmworker's house on the water
What could be more special than spending the night in the Lytse Wiske, a former farm workers' house? Completely converted into a vacation cottage for 4 people, including a boat with outboard motor. Just 5 minutes from Workum and located on the Elfstedentocht route.
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Cozy & charming apartment "De Oliekan" S

Unique romantic cottage with veranda and wood stove

Quiet apartment in nature near Wadden Sea

Apartment 't Achterdijkje

Skoallehûs aan Zee! Private sauna optional

Freestanding holiday home in a quiet area

The Little Paradyske

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Waterfront house rentals

Nice house on the Boarne, near the Frisian lakes

Idyllic monumental farmhouse close to Giethoorn

Vacation home with private jetty in Makkum.

Hanzekop 1 House with a view of the IJsselmeer-NL

Luxury home near the IJsselmeer

The Carriage House near Leeuwarden

"Luna Beach House" (Park van Luna)

Quietly located vacation home in the beautiful Oostwoud.
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Apartment "Klein Duimpje"

Island apartment next to the Boschplaat nature reserve

Probably the best IJsselmeer view in Friesland!

At the Port of Urk

Luxury Lakefront Apartment (2025) | Rooftop Terrac

Historic city centre house

Apartment with spacious private balcony on the water

Spacious, stylish apartment Bakboord; 2-4 people
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| Avg. price | $191 AUD | $201 AUD | $223 AUD | $249 AUD | $246 AUD | $233 AUD | $249 AUD | $258 AUD | $213 AUD | $251 AUD | $253 AUD | $316 AUD |
| 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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110 of Makkum holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.6 Average rating
Makkum stays receive an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 from guests
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