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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 26 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 7.6
Couple |
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an average of 8.6
Couple |
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What a nice environment and nice house. Completely unwind and be 1 with nature. Beautiful walks and the wonderful Ourthe made 4 days away seem like 2 weeks.

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Landlord's response

Hi Esther, How good to read that you had a good time. The surroundings are indeed beautiful, the birds sing at their best in spring and the budding nature does good.
Thank you for coming and maybe see you soon,
Best r...

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March 2019

an average of 7.1
With a group |
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Landlord's response

Dear Mr. Boot,

I would like to thank you for coming and hope you had a good time.
Returned is the amount of 1 dog that did not come.
Maybe see you soon,

Best regards,
Smit family

December 2018

an average of 8.0
Couple |
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If you like peace and quiet, this is the place to be... Super nice area and located on a dirt road... Friendly landlords and the manager is also very nice...

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Dear Thijmen,
Thank you for coming, already for the 2nd time. Glad you had a good time.
Kind regards, Smit family

October 2018

an average of 9.1
With the family |
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Super nice holiday address which is rented out by very nice people. Have enjoyed, only the wifi left something to be desired, but oh well, that is sometimes nice (did not like son), this house is definitely recommended and we w...

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Hi Manon and Cornelis Jan, Thank you for visiting us. We really enjoyed meeting you and enjoyed your sweet Eefje (dog). The wifi; This week, Proximus spent another day improving our internet. That is difficult because we are to...

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August 2018

an average of 8.3
Couple |
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Nice to have met you and glad you had such a good time. The fact that there were deer on the site is also special, especially when the season is a bit busier. Thank you for coming and maybe see you soon,
On behalf of the S...

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June 2018

an average of 7.6
Single |
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Overall, it's a nice house. Only the bathroom could use a facelift, especially the toilet. Too low and a bit ramshackle. If you really want to be "comfortable", the top almost falls off and the water starts to run.

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Landlord's response

Dear Madam, Nice to have met you. I understand that you had a very nice time together with your girlfriend. On the road every day and being able to do fun things. The toilet has a normal height and is free. We're going to see w...

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January 2018

an average of 8.3
Single |
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Beautiful place! Private terrace with a view of the garden. Via the garden path we could walk into the meadows along the Ourthe to the village of Barvaux. For those who love nature and tranquility, this is a must! Beautiful nat...

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Landlord's response

Dear Emilie,
We also really enjoyed hosting you. Thank you for your review.
Maybe see you soon,
Best regards,
on behalf of the Smit family,
Marion

May 2017

an average of 7.7
Couple |
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Landlord's response

Hi Maaike,
Nice to have met you and to have received you as a guest on our domain.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Maybe see you soon,
Best regards,
on behalf of the Smit family, Marion

March 2017

an average of 8.0
With the family |
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Landlord's response

Beste Solita,

Fijn dat u het naar uw zin hebt gehad.
Leuk om u als gast op ons domein te hebben mogen begroeten.
Misschien tot ziens,

met vriendelijke groeten,
Namens de familie Smit.
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August 2016