Bungalow

Holiday Rental Markant


Enjoy yourself in a beautifully decorated 6 pers. holiday home on the Slotermeer. Ideal location, close to the Gaasterland forests and cozy town of Balk. Here it is really good walking, cycling, golfing and relaxing! And in spring and (late) summer, of course, you can also enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and surfing from your own jetty and mooring. With luxury fitted kitchen, whirlpool, movies, WiFi, board games, fireplace, Z-terrace and BBQ. And in the house all kinds of information about walking, cycling and sailing routes, restaurants, museums, children's outings, shops. Our 8-pers. Antaris mirror sloop can be rented by experienced sloop sailors. But even without a boat you can enjoy yourself at Markant. Everything runs on sustainably purchased electricity, the rainwater is collected in a rain barrel and the garden is fenced off. In short: you are completely out of it in a responsible manner and your dog is also welcome!

Walking and cycling
There is much to do in the area. The house also includes 2 standard bicycles. There is a double socket in the shed, where you can easily charge your electric bicycles. You can rent (electric) bicycles at the Mous bicycle shop in Balk. For example, cycle the 10 forests route... The walker can also indulge himself in the Gaasterland. There are beautiful walking forests, especially near Rijs, but also in places such as Sloten, Oudemirdum (off-leash routes for your dog, including the Dog Forest) and the woods near Balk, it is wonderful to walk. You can walk along the Slotermeer from the holiday home.

Activities for children
There are also many activities for your children: e.g. the Woudagemaal in Lemmer (best outing in Friesland '13), the Kameleondorp in Terherne, Aqua Zoo and the Nature Museum in Leeuwarden, the Planetarium in Franeker, Walibi in Biddinghuizen, the Mar en Klif nature museum in Oudemirdum, the Model Railway Museum, Fries Scheepvaart Museum and the cinema in Sneek, not to mention sailing and surfing lessons, which are given in abundance in Balk.

Ideal area for water sports enthusiasts!
Sloops through the Gaasterland forests and nature reserves or boating, sailing, swimming, surfing and fishing on the Slotermeer. Everything is possible! The Slotermeer is a nice quiet and shallow lake, without commercial shipping. Ideal for children, for example, to learn how to surf and sail. The average depth in the park and in the Slotermeer is 1.40 metres. There is also a fairway, which is deeper. A separate lane has been reserved for fast motorboats in the Slotermeer.

Sailing options
There is a direct connection to the Slotermeer and the other Frisian lakes. In the area you will find beautiful nature reserves, which can be navigated directly from the park via the old stream De Luts, which leads through Balk and the beautiful Gaasterland forests. Nearby are nice water sports places such as Woudsend, IJLst, Sneek, Sloten and Heeg.

Bad weather activities
When the weather is bad, a visit to Sneek is recommended (Model Railway and Maritime Museum and cinema). Furthermore, you can relax shopping in Sneek or have lunch at one of the cozy catering establishments (including De Walrus). The Jopie Huisman museum in Workum and the Woudagemaal in Lemmer are also well worth a visit.

Facilities in the bungalow
The bungalow is fully equipped, such as a flat screen color television, DVD player with films, digital radio and CD player, leather sofas, wireless internet, well-equipped kitchen with a Miele dishwasher, microwave, 4 Siemens induction hobs, electric Siemens combination oven, Senseo, Magimix Nespresso and regular coffee maker, fridge/freezer combination, 3 bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 single beds), whirlpool, washer/dryer combination, separate tumble dryer, two private berths, adjacent to the garden & terrace on the South, bathing ladder, barbecue, 6-pers. garden set, chairs with adjustable backrest, 2 wooden sunbeds with adjustable backrest, parasol, outdoor lighting and a ladies' and men's bicycle.

Rent a luxury 8-person sloop or sailboat
There is also the possibility for very experienced drivers or tenants who have not previously caused any damage to rent our 8-pers. luxury Antaris 630 sloop or possibly. a sailing boat (see also prices in the "Background information" section and the photos).

Location Markant
The bungalow park is located on the Slotermeer. The bungalow is also located near the once voted "most beautiful terrace in Friesland": "Badmeester Keimpe". Both inside and outside this cozy and good restaurant offers a beautiful view of the Slotermeer and the surrounding forests. There is also a beautiful natural golf course in the middle of the woods near Oudemirdum. Balk has a lively center with clothing stores, bakery, butcher, fishmonger, bookstore, drugstores, shoe stores, HEMA, BLOKKER, various restaurants (Ch, Fr, NL, It) and supermarkets (Plus, Poiesz and Lidl).

Dog off-leash areas
The dog is allowed in the Balkster forest in Balk. Dogs are also allowed to run loose in the Dog Forest near Oudemirdum. Pay close attention to the signs.

The host, Divera

Listing online since September 2010

Verified host
Answers on average within 1 day
Very often we visit the cosy region of Gaasterland for a holiday. That's because we are very charmed of this beautiful region with all his canals, also through the fairytale Gaasterland woods, the lake Slotermeer and the cosy city of Balk. The bungalow is very comfortable: there is wireless internet (free), a fire place, a flatscreen tv, DVD with films, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, microwave(oven), Spa-pool, BBQ, information map and it is also possible to hire a motor- or sailingboat.

Rates & booking calendar

Select your arrival and departure date.

Select your departure date.

 Minimum stay  nights.
Click on the orange button to book.
Erase
  • 1 Arrival/Departure date
  • 1 Available
  • 1 No rates available
  • 1 Booked
  • 1 In option

Explanation of prices

PACKAGES AND SLOPE RENTAL:

Spring break
Fri 9 - Fri 16/02/24: €895.00*
Fri 16 - Fri 23/02/24: €895.00*

Easter
Fri 29/3/24 - Fri 5/4/24: €825.00*

Pentecost
Sat 18/5/24 - Fri 24/5/24: €795.00*

May holidays:
Fri 26/4/24 to Fri 3/5/24: €825.00*

Ascension week:

Fri 3/5/24 to Fri 10/5/24: €825.00*

Autumn break:

Week 18/10/24 to 25/10/24: €895.00*
Week 25/10/24 to 1/11/24: €895.00*

Christmas break:

Week 20/12/24 to 27/12/24: €895.00*

Old and new:

Fri 27/12/24 to Fri 3/1/25: €895.00*


* = Incl. free wifi, washing, drying. Excl.: tourist surcharge (€ 1.25 pp per night),
rent bed linen and made beds (€ 14.00 pp), cleaning (€ 67.50),
pet (€ 3.50 per night), house and inventory deposit (€ 175.00).
Options: Use 2 kitchen and 2 tea towels € 3.50, use bath towel and washcloth: € 3.25 pp
Adjusted arrival and departure dates for these packages are possible in consultation,
inform you about the possibilities.

BOAT RENT: SLOEP ANTARIS 630 : Only for people with a lot of demonstrable experience in driving a sloop like the Antaris 630 with a length of 6.30 meters.  
With diesel engine, depth sounder, swimming platform, 6 life jackets for adults, 3 life jackets for children, suitable for 8 people: € 160.00 per day *, € 300.00 per weekend *, € 450.00 per midweek *, € 595, 00 per week *

* final cleaning of the boat yourself (outside socket) or hire it after your stay € 40.00 incl. VAT),
ID required, deposit for sloop: € 250.00, excl. diesel.


Rates

Prices are per stay

From
Fri 05-Apr-2024
to
Fri 26-Apr-2024
Minimum stay 3 nights
Week € 795.00
Midweek € 575.00
Night € 114.00
Weekend € 575.00
From
Fri 26-Apr-2024
to
Fri 10-May-2024
Minimum stay 3 nights
Week € 825.00
Midweek € 625.00
Night € 118.00
Weekend € 625.00
From
Fri 10-May-2024
to
Fri 17-May-2024
Minimum stay 3 nights
Week € 795.00
Midweek € 575.00
Night € 114.00
Weekend € 575.00
From
Fri 17-May-2024
to
Fri 24-May-2024
Minimum stay 3 nights
Week € 795.00
Midweek € 625.00
Night € 114.00
Weekend € 625.00
From
Fri 24-May-2024
to
Fri 05-Jul-2024
Minimum stay 3 nights
Week € 795.00
Midweek € 575.00
Night € 114.00
Weekend € 575.00
From
Fri 05-Jul-2024
to
Fri 30-Aug-2024
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 1095.00
Midweek -
Night € 156.00
Weekend -
From
Fri 30-Aug-2024
to
Fri 18-Oct-2024
Minimum stay 3 nights
Week € 795.00
Midweek € 575.00
Night € 114.00
Weekend € 575.00
From
Fri 18-Oct-2024
to
Fri 01-Nov-2024
Minimum stay 3 nights
Week € 895.00
Midweek € 625.00
Night € 128.00
Weekend € 625.00
From
Fri 01-Nov-2024
to
Fri 03-Jan-2025
Minimum stay 7 nights
Week € 895.00
Midweek -
Night € 128.00
Weekend -

Additional costs

Here you will find any mandatory and optional additional costs.

Additional package
€ 3.25
Per person
Pay at booking | optional
Beds made
€ 14.00
Per person
Pay at booking | required
Deposit
€ 175.00
Per stay
Pay at booking | required
Final cleaning
€ 67.50
Per stay
Pay at booking | required
Kitchen linen
€ 3.50
Per stay
Pay at booking | optional
Pet(s)
€ 3.50
Per night
Pay at booking | required
Tourist tax all ages
€ 1.25
Per person per night
Pay at booking | required

Location & area recommendations

Additional information

Lovely sheltered terrace on the South. Sun all day and evening, so also a perfect barbecue spot! Original Weber barbecue available and this can be used when you clean the BBQ again. The 13-meter boat pier is located adjacent to the south-facing terrace. There are also two boat places on the wooden boat jetty. An outside power outlet is also located on the jetty, so vacuuming your boat is a breeze.
There is also a luxurious garden furniture with six adjustable and well-fitting chairs, two wooden sunbeds with adjustable backs and a large adjustable parasol.
Enter the water of the Slotermeer via the private swimming ladder on the private jetty. You can also swim at the nearby beach on the Slotermeer (shower, toilets and playground equipment available) or in Joure in the subtropical swimming pool. The garden is neatly fenced, so your pet (dog) can join.
Cycling: The forests of the Gaasterland are close by and that is great for cycling or walking through (because it is always windless!). A trip of about 45 minutes to Oudemirdum (restaurant Boschlust) is a beautiful trip through the woods. The bungalow comes with a standard ladies and men's bicycle>
Walking: In the area it is nice to walk, for example through the forests of the Gaasterland (especially near Oudemirdum and Rijs) and along the Slotermeer. But also near Balk (forests and Kippenburg estate.

For children: Water sports (surfing and sailing), sailing with the dinghy, playing football in the park, swimming beach with play equipment, flying a kite, playing badminton, fishing, Woudagemaal in Lemmer (voted best outing in Friesland in 2013!), Kameleondorp in Terherne, Aqua Zoo in Leeuwarden, Planetarium, Sybrandy's leisure park in Rijs, Joure swimming pool, Model Railway and Maritime Museum, cinema in Sneek. Mirnser Klif in Oudemirdum (swimming on the beautiful IJsselmeer coast). Forests in Balk, Oudemirdum and Rijs. Visitor center Mar en Klif in Oudemirdum, Nature Museum Fryslan, Leeuwarden (the best outing in Friesland in 2015 (ANWB)). Walibi amusement park in Biddinghuizen.

For adults: Wonderful walking, cycling and sloops through the woods of the Gaasterland. Beautiful boat trips to Sloten, Woudsend, IJlst, Sneek and Heeg. On Thursday with the shuttle ferry from Balk to Heeg (possibly bike along and cycle back yourself). Enjoy eating out in the area. Play golf on the beautiful natural golf course of Golfclub Gaasterland in the woods of Oudemirdum (www.golfclubgaasterland.nl). Several museums in the area (see also tourist activities).

Tourist activities: Woudagemaal in Lemmer (7 km away, best outing in Friesland 2013), Jopie Huisman in Workum, Skating Museum in Hindeloopen, Model Railway and Maritime Museum in Sneek, Themes: environment, animals in the forest, ice age, wartime: Mar & Klif in Oudemirdum, Cinema in Sneek.

Boating: Enjoy a relaxing boat trip through the woods of the Gaasterland or to Heeg, IJlst, Sneek, Woudsend or Sloten

Sailing:
Markant has a direct connection to the quiet Slotermeer, a lake without commercial shipping. So also ideal for children to learn to sail and surf in peace. There are also direct connections to the Frisian lakes.

Swimming: Have a nice swim (own jetty and swimming ladder) and on the beach of the Slotermeer (located right next to the bungalow park: shower, toilet and catering facilities available). Joure has a subtropical swimming pool with many facilities. You can swim on the beautiful, rugged IJsselmeer coast (Mirnser Klif or the Rode Klif).

Shopping: Every morning delicious sandwiches from the bakery in Balk, fresh meat and grilled chicken from the butcher, fish from the fishmonger. Balk has many shops, including various clothing stores (including the best women's and men's clothing store in Friesland: Steeginga), 3 supermarkets, (Plus, Poiesz, Lidl), a hardware store, HEMA, Blokker, a Bruna with post office, electricity store, shoe stores, various water sports shops etc.

Restaurants: There are several restaurants in Balk, including a large and good (takeaway) Chinese, a Pizzeria (pizzas are also delivered to Markant), various Dutch/French restaurants and a snack bar. Hotel Jans is located in Rijs, where you can also enjoy delicious Dutch/French food (recommendation by Michelin). In Oudemirdum is the cozy family restaurant Boschlust.

Barbecuing: Sun all day and evening on the sheltered terrace and therefore ideal for a delicious barbecue! (barbecue available).

Golf: Close by, towards Oudemirdum, you will find a beautiful Natural Golf Course, beautifully situated with, among other things, heathland, waters and forest, in the middle of the beautiful nature of the Gaasterland (also for guest players: see www.golfclubgaasterland.nl or call: 0514-604236 or 06-20938947.

Water sports: In the village of Balk you can rent and buy everything in the field of water sports, including sailing lessons, water sports equipment, canoes, boats (motorboats and sailing boats are rented at the park), water sports clothing, etc.

Kite flying: In the park, along the edge of the Slotermeer, there are beautiful spacious lawns to fly a kite with the children.

Fishing: Enjoy fishing on the private jetty, adjacent to the backyard or in a beautiful spot along the Luts (river through Balk) or on the Slotermeer.

Surfing: The Slotermeer offers beautiful large shallow areas (hard sand) along the banks where children can surf safely.

Shopping: Sneek is great for shopping, just like in Balk.
In nearby nature reserves it is wonderful to sail, cycle and walk...
Detached house, with completely new furnishings and the luxury and comforts you are used to at home and more... With a south-facing garden and a view of the 2 berths and the private jetty with swimming ladder. The park is located on the quiet Slotermeer, where it is very good sailing, surfing and sloops, with good connections to the other Frisian lakes and nice places such as Heeg, Sloten, IJlst (location of the shooting of the film Kameleon), Woudsend and Sneek. . The absence of commercial shipping on the Slotermeer is favorable for water sports children (surfing and sailing) and for the sailing sloop driver. There is also a separate side lane for the fast motorboat driver. Near the park are shallow areas on the edge of the lake with hard sand, where children can learn to surf and sail very well. Adjacent to the park is a concrete boat ramp, where the boat can be launched. There is a special area in the park for parking your trailer, where you can park it safely (behind the barrier).

It is also possible to sail, cycle and walk from the park through the picturesque town of Balk and then end up (also by boat!) in the woods and beautiful nature reserves (inner lake) of the Gaasterland. These forests are 10 minutes by bike from the park (1 men's and 1 women's bike are part of the inventory!). They are beautiful, authentic, fairytale-like forests with beautiful winding paths and varied views. Here it is very nice walking, cycling and boating. In the atmospheric Balk (located a few minutes by bike) there are many restaurants, cafes (including a grand cafe) and shops. This town fulfills a central function for the region.

There is much to see and do in the area:
ao:
Sybrandy's Relaxation Park in Oudemirdum
The Planetarium of Eise Eisinga in Franeker
Tichelaar Pottery factory in Makkum
Jopie Huisman Museum in Workum
Chameleon village in Terhorne
Aqua Zoo in Leeuwarden
Aeolus in Sexbierum
Model Railway Museum, Maritime Museum, cinema and shopping in Sneek
Tropical pool in Joure
Protected city and village views in IJlst and Sloten
A sailing boat (Valk, with motor) or a luxury sloop can be rented together or near the holiday home.
What could be more relaxing than sailing in a sloop or sailboat in the beautiful surroundings of bungalow Markant! Laze and enjoy, moor along the way in the middle of nature or at one of the many restaurants. Of course you can rent our sloop or a sailing boat or bring your own boat. Nearby is a brand new boat ramp (just in front of the Badmeester Keimpe pavilion) next to Markant, where you can safely launch your boat. The park itself has a special field for the trailers (behind the barrier), where you can park them safely.
The bungalow Markant has two berths
(length jetty 13 meters) where you can moor your boat in plain sight. The berths are located directly on the south-facing garden.
If you do not have your own boat, it is also possible to rent our sloop or a sailing boat:

Antaris 630 sloop with 3 cylinder diesel engine, sprayhood and tent, suitable for 8 people.
Rate: € 145.00 per day *
€ 345.00 per weekend *
€ 450.00 per midweek
€ 550.00 per week *

* Includes 1 tank of fuel
Deposit € 250.00

A Poly falcon sailboat with outboard motor,
4 life jackets and a full tank can be rented near Markant
For making reservations or questions about this, you can of course always ask them via the button: "Contact the landlord"

There are many different kinds of shops in Balk. Balk therefore also serves as the center municipality for Gaasterland. There are 3 supermarkets (Plus, Lidl and Poiesz) to find, a Blokker, Hema, various clothing and shoe stores (including best clothing store in Friesland, a baker, butcher, fishmonger, various bookstores and drugstores, a water sports store, etc., etc. There are also several restaurants to be found, among others Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Dutch / French etc. Within walking distance of the holiday home is located: Badmeester Keimpe, a restaurant and lounge area, with terrace on Slotermeer (once voted most beautiful terrace of Friesland), where life is good.
In bad weather it is also a good place to stay in the indoor and outdoor play park in Zwaagwesteinde, the play forest or tropical swimming pool in Joure or the indoor play paradise Ballorig in Heerenveen. The Model Railway Museum, Scheepvaartmuseum and the cinema in Sneek are also guaranteed to be a success! For the older visitor, the Jopie Huisman museum in Workum is a must. In short, there is no such thing as boredom!
Another fun day out for children is the Nature Museum Fryslan in Leeuwarden. This museum is for nature lovers, parents, grandfathers and grandmothers, but especially for children. Because you can do a lot yourself in this kidsproof Nature Museum. Ever walked through an underwater world? Considering how animals are set up? Flown like a goose? Or did tests in a water lab? (voted the best outing of Friesland ANWB 2015)
Really stand among the animals, and view them very closely, that is possible at Aqua Zoo Friesland. Tapirs and capybara's dive into the water right in front of you, bear martens climb over tree trunks above your head and wallabies jump past your feet. Or walk on the beach with penguins!
In a striking canal house in Franeker, the world's oldest working planetarium hangs from the ceiling. This moving model of the solar system was built between 1774 and 1781 by the Frisian cloud hammer Eise Eisinga. Special: to this day, the Planetarium shows the current state of the planets.
Hello Hielke and Sietse! You can help solve a mystery in the Frisian village of Lenten, which has been recreated life-size in the Kameleon farm. Sail along with the Kameleon, while the guide tells you everything. And get off at the Avontureneiland, where you can swing rope, pole vault or boot fishing.
The animals in Recreatiepark De naturij are not only beautiful to look at, you can also learn something from them. Watch how the animals are fed at the children's farm and maybe you can even pet them. Or take a look at the Vivarium, which includes lizards, giant snails and a bird spider. And then: to the big playground!
Beautiful museum with 3D presentations and interactive spaces. This steam pumping station is still really used in times of major flooding. Elected by ANWB readers as Friesland's most beautiful outing in 2014.
Walibi Holland is located in Biddinghuizen and here you can easily entertain a whole day. For more info: www.walibi.nl
Museum Mar enKlif Oudemirdum shows the origin of Gaasterland in the ice age and the animals living in forests and lakes. The museum is located in the center of the village on the Brink 4.
In Modelspoormuseum in Sneek, you can view a large number of model railways. You will be really surprised about everything there is to see. For more info: www.modelspoormuseum.nl
Nice museum with beautiful period rooms, exposition about the Elfstedentocht and about Friesland. Nice to spend a rainy afternoon in. https://friesscheepvaartmuseum.nl/museumreizen
There are lovely beaches along the Slotermeer. There is even one within walking distance of holiday home Markant, located right next to the restaurant/most beautiful terrace in Friesland Badmeester Keimpe in Balk. Here there is also play equipment for small children and the deeper part is closed off by a ball line.

Layout

Living room
Ground floor
50 m2

Tiled

Fan

Dining corner / Dining Table

Bedroom 1
1st floor
14 m2

Bed: Double bed 200 x 180 cm

Laminate

Duvets (4)

Bedroom 2
1st floor
12 m2

Bed: Double bed 200 x 160 cm

Laminate

Duvets

Bedroom 3
1st floor
9 m2

Bed: Single bed 200 x 90 cm

Bed: Single bed 200 x 90 cm

Laminate

Bathroom
Ground floor
9 m2

Shower

Bath

Washbasin (1)

Kitchen

Type: Open

Stove: Electric (4 Cooking zones/burners)

Hood

Facilities

Accommodation type

  • Bungalow

Energy label

  • B

Total floor space

  • 140 m2

Children

  • Child's bed (2)
  • Child's toys
  • Child's chair (4)
  • Camping bed (1)

Sports & Recreation

  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Sport Fishing
  • Walking
  • Watersports

Travel Ideas

  • Culture & History
  • Luxury accommodation
  • Shopping
  • Holiday parks
  • Weekend trips
  • Sun,Sea & Beach

Wellness

  • Bubble bath / Hot tub

Heating

  • Central heating
  • Electric heating
  • Boiler
  • Fireplace

Internet, Wifi, Audio

  • Cable television
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Hifi / Stereo set
  • Radio
  • CD player
  • Dvd player
  • Wifi
  • Dutch TV channels (18)
  • Internet connection

Outdoor Facilities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Garage
  • Grill Plate
  • Bubble bath / Hot tub
  • Deckchair (2)
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Parking place (3)
  • Play set(s) (3)
  • Terrace (2)
  • Garden
  • Garden chair(s) (6)
  • Garden table(s0) (1)
  • Shed
  • Garden fully fenced

Privacy

  • Manager on site
  • Visible from outside
  • Complete privacy
  • Detached house

Facilities

  • Dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Hall
  • Pets allowed
  • Storeroom
  • Scullery / laundry room
  • Safe
  • Seperate toilet (1)
  • Smoking not allowed

Linens

  • Bed linen available
  • Towels present
  • Kitchen linen available

Games & entertainment

  • (Board) games
  • (Comic)books
  • DVDs / Blu-rays


€ 795,-
per week from
€ 795,-
per week from
Arrival date
-
Departure date Select
  • No booking fee
  • Use our service for free!
  • You book directly with the host

Others also viewed:

Âlde Feanen/Landgoed Âld Heach Hiem

From per night € 286,- v.a. per week per week € 2,000,-