De Bult · 15 min
Residence De Eese
Bungalows in the woods with a pool, Restaurant Heerlijkheid, camping pitches and its own boats in Giethoorn.
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Holiday homes and parks near Giethoorn
Cottages in the woods, a group house on the lake and a small park in the village. Tips for staying by the water with your own boat.
A week or a weekend
Your own front door, the canals around the corner
For a longer stay, a holiday home gives you more room than a hotel and a kitchen for the mornings you want to take it slow. Around Giethoorn you can choose between the woods near Steenwijk and the water in the village itself.
Whichever you pick, our boats are never far: self-drive whisper boats from Zuiderpad 14A and from the Old Art dock at Hylkemaweg 7, canal cruises, private tours and bikes. Book online and everything is ready when you arrive.
- Forest parks 15 minutes away
- Group house for up to 46 on the lake
- Small park in the village centre
- Boats from €24 per hour
Parks and homes
Four places we recommend
Baars · 15 min
't Landgoed Baars
Thatched cottages on a wooded estate with a picking garden, next to the UNESCO Colonies of Benevolence.
Bovenwijde · village
Het Kraggehuis
Group house on the lake for up to 46 people. Family reunions, clubs and school trips, with our group boats at the door.
Centre · on the lake
Vakantiepark Giethoorn
Small-scale park run by the Van Hoorn family, directly on the Bovenwijde in the centre of the village.
Tips
Staying by the water with a boat
On the waterHet Kraggehuis, Vakantiepark Giethoorn and Camping De Kragge sit directly on the Bovenwijde.
Your own boat for the weekRent a whisper boat for a full day (six hours) from €113, or by the hour whenever the weather is right.
Forest or village?The woods are quieter at night and cheaper to park; the village puts you on the water before the day-trippers arrive.
Free navigation appEvery rental includes marked routes of 1 to 4 hours on your phone, so you never get lost.
Combine your holiday home with a boat
Book online in advance: the best price, and your boat is waiting at the dock.
A week around Giethoorn
Day one: a two-hour boat route through the village and onto the Bovenwijde. Day two: bikes for €10 a day into the Weerribben-Wieden. Day three: the fortified town of Blokzijl and the UNESCO colonies at Frederiksoord.
Save a canal cruise and dinner at our restaurant for a rainy day, and a private tour with skipper for the evening you want to celebrate something.
Prefer a hotel after all? Old Art Hotel is right on our cruise dock, and Hotel Giethoorn is a few minutes' walk from our boat rental; there are also B&Bs along the canal.
Questions about holiday homes near Giethoorn
Are there holiday homes in Giethoorn itself?
Yes, but few. Vakantiepark Giethoorn is a small park on the Bovenwijde in the centre, and Het Kraggehuis is a group house on the lake. Most cottages are in the woods near Steenwijk, fifteen minutes away.
Where can I stay by the water with my own boat?
Het Kraggehuis, Vakantiepark Giethoorn and Camping De Kragge lie directly on the Bovenwijde. Rent a boat from us by the hour or for a full day, and moor at the marked spots.
Is a holiday home cheaper than a hotel?
For a family or a week it usually is, but prices depend on the park and the season. We do not publish prices for other businesses; check their websites.
Can I rent a boat for several days?
We rent by the hour and by the day (six hours of sailing). For a multi-day arrangement, contact us.
Where is the best place for a big family group?
Het Kraggehuis sleeps up to 46 people on the Bovenwijde. Our 12-person boats and cruise boats take the whole group out on the water; see groups.
Home booked? Book the boat too
From €24 per hour, no licence needed, free parking and a navigation app included.