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Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands

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Microwave, oven, highchair
Interior
5 bedrooms, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Microwave, oven, highchair

Entire house boat

5 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Merkem
  • Blankaart Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ypres Market Square
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Menin Gate Memorial
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Houthulst

On lake.At this Houthulst houseboat, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Vandewalle Seasonal Brewery and 6 miles (10 km) of Blankaart Nature Reserve. De Struise Brouwers and Zonnegloed Zoo are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Blankaart Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Diksmuide Town Hall - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Ypres Market Square - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Menin Gate Memorial - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Saint-Sixtus Abbey of Westvleteren - 19 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Diksmuide Station - 15 min drive
  • Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foodstore - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Kippe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Langewade - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Monsieur Beurre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪'t Rooneplezier - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands

A cosy boat in Merkem is what you are looking for to spend your ideal holiday. There are 6 bedrooms in the boat to host up to 15 guests. It has a spacious terrace for you to enjoy lovely views over the lowly situated brook lands of Merkem and Noordschote.

A lake lies 1000 m from your stay if you would like to explore the lakeside. You can get your essentials from the supermarket in 5 km. Dine out at the restaurant nearby just 9 km from the stay. The sea is 30 km away.

With the bicycles available, you can go on a fun ride through the town centre. To keep your kids comfortable, a high chair and children's bed are available on the boat. An open kitchen with an oven and microwave is in place for you to use.

The check-in begins from 4-6 PM and check-out could be done from 9-10 AM.
Layout: Boat: (Sitting room, open kitchen(oven, microwave), bedroom(2x single bed, bunk bed), bedroom(single bed, 2x bunk bed), bedroom(single bed, 2x bunk bed), bedroom(single bed, 2x bunk bed), bedroom(single bed), bedroom, bathroom(shower, washbasin), toilet)

terrace, garden furniture, bicycles available, children's bed, high chair

These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.
Final Cleaning: € 75.00
Bed linen: € 7.00 p.p./Stay
Deposit: € 250.00

Optional services that you can arrange on site
Wifi: Free

Property manager

Belvilla by OYO

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 6:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: EUR 7 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

Property is also known as

BE-8650-01

Frequently asked questions

How close is Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands to the airport?

This houseboat is 22.7 mi (48-min drive) away from the Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

Does Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat.

What time is check-in at Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat.

Does Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands to downtown Houthulst?

This houseboat is 2 mi away from Merkem.

Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Florent M.

Chouette expérience sur ces deux péniches à Merkem, idéal pour un weekend vélo entre amis, le lieu mériterait un petit rafraichissement mais l'atmosphère y est bonne et le propriétaire sympathique !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025