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Familie

About Familie

On average receives a 8.2
Verified host
Languages spoken
English, French, Dutch
Nationality
Netherlands

The Smit family bought the Domaine Ecureuil (= de Eekhoorn) estate in 1997 and found the peace and space they were used to from the tropics. It's our place for the family. The family consists of 3 families and Smit senior with his wife. Together we enjoy nature and the environment there. The Ourthe, the cave on the domain and the road to it are very beautiful scenes. The beavers that have their nest along the Ourthe on the edge of our pasture are very special. To see them requires patience. Together they tackle different projects every year; these projects concern everything, including planting. The involvement is evident from the fact that a tree sometimes has a name. For example, we have Bartje, a spruce that struggles after planting

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Average rating

8.2 / 10

Based on 25 reviews

Average per component

General impression 8.0
Location 9.2
Facilities 7.6
Equipment and state holiday home 7.2
Hygiene 7.9
Friendliness and service host 8.8
Price/quality 8.3
Child friendliness 8.0

an average of 9.8
With the family |
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Quiet, beautiful location, clean accommodation with a large, fenced garden. We liked the quiet atmosphere and the proximity to beautiful hiking trails in a beautiful setting. It offers everything for a relaxing stay, ideal for ...

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Landlord's response

Dear family,
Thanks for the nice review. Nice to have met you. And nice that you could enjoy the beautiful surroundings so much. You can certainly call yourself sturdy walkers. Thank you for coming. With kind regards!

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March 2025

an average of 8.6
Couple |
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For the 2nd time we enjoyed the peace and nature.
Beforehand we had very correct and friendly contact with Marion. Also easily accessible on site.
The cottage is sober but has everything you could need. The price/qual...

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Landlord's response

Dear Pammy,

Glad you had a good time. Thank you for your nice review.

See you later
With kind regards,
On behalf of the Smit family,
Marion

December 2024

an average of 8.2
Couple |
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Completely in line with previous visitors, we also enjoyed the atmosphere, the tranquility and nature. From the domaine we made several long walks, but also short trips to Barveaux and Durbuy. Had a nice dinner at la Passerelle...

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Landlord's response

Dear Cees and Janine,
We understand that you had a pleasant week, also a few days in the company of your children. I want to thank you for coming and your review.
Best regards,
Marion Smit, Zoetermeer

March 2024

an average of 8.0
With a group |
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We, as people over 70, think the location is ok. Not for young children.
Heavy to cycle in the environment, which is beautiful by the way.
The house is simple but clean.
Friendly treatment.

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Landlord's response

Hi Tineke, Thanks for the review. Cycling in the Ardennes can indeed be tough. Especially on bikes other than road bikes or mountain bikes.
There is a lot to do for children in the area. So who is playing in or near the Ou...

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September 2023

an average of 8.3
With the family |
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Nice apartment in a nice area. Cottage is in fine condition, shower, bath, simple kitchen. For the children there is a simple swing, no other extras. But within a radius of 15 km there is plenty to do: walking, cycling, nice vi...

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Landlord's response

Hi Paul and family, nice that you came and had a good time. The area has a lot to offer, also for children.
Thank you for coming and maybe see you soon,
With kind regards, on behalf of the Smit family, Marion

August 2023

an average of 8.0
With the family |
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It is a very nice location for people who are looking for peace and space, in a beautiful walking area.
The welcome of the managed was very friendly and explanation of the area.
We had the misfortune that it rained a ...

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Landlord's response

Dear Jos and Annelies,
Good to hear that you had a good time. Too bad you were bothered by the rain. That's not up to us.
I would like to thank you for coming and for the effort for the review. Warm regards, on beha...

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May 2023

an average of 8.1
Couple |
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Nice house in a beautiful location. Real nature experience.

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Landlord's response

Dear Judith, Nice to have met you and nice to hear that you had a good time. Your enthusiasm for nature was also pleasant to hear.
Thank you for your review and thank you for coming.
with warm regards, Marion on behal...

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September 2022

an average of 9.4
Couple |
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Beautifully located holiday home for people who love peace and quiet in a beautiful natural environment.

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Landlord's response

Dear Tini and Thea,

How nice that you had such a good time.
I have also emailed you personally.
Thank you for coming and maybe see you soon.
With kind regards, on behalf of the Smit family, Marion

June 2022

an average of 8.6
Couple |
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We enjoyed it so much!
We only went for a weekend. Friday arrived in the dark and despite a stupid mistake of mine I was able to enter a warm house. Very pleasantly furnished.
Saturday had beautiful weather, discover...

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Landlord's response

Hi Pammy,
Thank you for your review. Nature is very beautiful there every season. Glad you enjoyed. You know where to find us.
With warm regards,
Marion

February 2022

an average of 7.6
Couple |
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