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If you really want to get away from it all!

Lakefront vacation home in Grou with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Beach
Exterior
TV, stereo
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

If you really want to get away from it all!

Lakefront vacation home in Grou with kitchen
This smoke-free vacation home features a garden. The vacation home provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a TV.
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Johannes Veldhoen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated 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

Property is also known as

Als je er Echt Even uit Wilt Zijn! Grou
Als je er Echt Even uit Wilt Zijn! Private vacation home
Als je er Echt Even uit Wilt Zijn! Private vacation home Grou

About the area

Map
Grou, FR

What's nearby

  • De Alde Feanen National Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • WTC Expo Leeuwarden - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Friesland Provincial House - 19 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Het Princessehof - 20 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Thialf Ice Stadium - 21 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Grou-Jirnsum Station - 6 min drive
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oan Tafel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zeilcentrum Grou Meet & Eat - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Amicaal - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Het Theehuis - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Snackbar Any Time De Roef - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is If you really want to get away from it all! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at If you really want to get away from it all!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at If you really want to get away from it all!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is If you really want to get away from it all! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from De Alde Feanen National Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Snitser Mar and Friesland Provincial House. Fries Museum and Verzetsmuseum Friesland are also within 12 mi (20 km).

If you really want to get away from it all! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location, responding to a couple of nigglea would have made this a 5star review
Lovely location and clean property. Niggles were around the owner not responding to questions about what would already be there (there were filters for the coffee machine, now there are 2 boxes! There is a car charge point nearby but no idea if we could have accessed it). We also weren’t sure if we were allowed onto the jetty but presumed we were. But a nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy
Nice overall. 3 bedroom and has all amenities. Was here long term for 2 months. Had a very pleasant stay. Would of liked a little more comfortable mattress for long term stay. Perfect for a vacation rental. Area is very nice and not to far from town. Would stay there again if i came back. Lots of owls in the evenings which was very cool. Every day they show up, so it was neat yo see.
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marlene M.

Lovely location great for families
Overall good but could be improved. Cobwebs throughout house. Dryer did not work. Not having any towels provided is unusual and inconvenient for overseas travellers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property.
Lovely property however lacked a few convinces. No teaspoons and no toaster, the fan in the bathroom doesnt work and the lightbulb was out. We fixed the light bulb. Host was very accommodating with towels as we all were traveling from overseas. I would for sure rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Fab stay in Grou
We had an amazing two weeks in Grou. The town itself is beautiful. We loved getting the ferry over into the town for drinks or an ice cream. The house was a good base and had most things we needed. As others have said, there are no towels (bath and tea) provided and some essentials lacking (e.g. only a couple of teaspoons). The upstairs bedrooms got very warm due to the amazing weather we had so fans were needed. The garden was lovely to enjoy in the evening and our children enjoyed the pool at the campsite over the road (the pool is only 70cm deep so is more of a paddling pool for the children). Overall, we had a great stay and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

E. V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heel goed.
Gezellig, goed, van alles voorzien.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely setting in Grou
We were visiting from America and found this place online. It fir our needs perfectly. Lovely place, beautiful setting, near restaurants and many things to site-see. The only draw back was not having towels. Thankfully, we were able to get some from family. The kitchen is well equipped and being able to use the washer and dryer was nice since we packed light and had a couple more weeks in Europe. The owners were very easy to communicate with. I recommend this stay if you are able to bring along towels with you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Property is very handy for exploring the northern part of Holland (Friesland) with the town of Grou just a short ride on a bicycle or ferry. Compact and ideal for a short family break. Only thing missing was a barbecue so we could take advantage of the excellent weather we had and maybe the cleaners could look up and dust away some of the cobwebs in the ceiling!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ria L.

Ruime vakantiewoning
Heerlijk lang weekend gehad. Alles wat we nodig hadden was aanwezig. Mooie basis voor uitstapjes, bv: boottochtje naar Sneek, Planetarium in Franneker
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mareen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens-André J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruhiges Doppelhaus
War sehr gut und ruhige Lage
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in May
Very lovely place to be
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Annemieke S.

Prima verblijf
Prima huisje, praktisch, ruime keuken met goed servies. Lekkere bank. fijne bedden. mooie tuin met fijne tuinstoelen. De badkamer kan een update gebruiken. Douchekop hangt los, en plankjes ook. En qua schoonmaak kon het net iets schoner
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nettes Haus
Ein schönes gemütliches Haus. Es ist gut ausgestattet. Wir sind 4 Freunde und haben uns wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Matthias G.

Urlaub in Frieslands Wasserwelt
Angenehm ruhig. Ein direkter Zugang zum Wasser mit boot ist möglich, dieses sollte in der Objektbeschreibung genauer beschrieben werden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Wyb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vak. in YN e Lijte
Verblijf was goed, maar enige echt noodzakelijke verbeteringen als tip aan eigenaar doorgegeven. Nog niet genoemd : spiegelgladde, (natte) vloer in douche ruimte en niet werkende afzuiging in badruimte. Rooster in Weber bbq is te klein en valt van de steunen. Geen deurbel aanwezig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Aufenthalt
Schönes Objekt in der friesischen Wasserlandschaft, gut geeignet für Familienurlaub. Angenehme Atmosphäre mit windgeschütztem Garten und 90 Schritten zum nutzbaren Bootsanlieger, wo wir eine gemietete Jolle gut festmachen konnten.Schön ruhige Lage, erholsam.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schön!
Haus, Terasse, Garten, Lage, Umgebung und zum Haus gehöriger Bootssteg mit Badestelle haben uns sehr gut gefallen! Vor allem die Nähe zum Wasser und die schnelle Verbindung zum Ort mit der kleinen Fähre.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Netje R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fijn huis, perfecte lokatie met bootje
Goeie week gehad! De inventarislijst klopte alleen niet helemaal met wat er aanwezig was. Theelepels hebben we van onze boot gehaald. Verder zit de wc bril los. En wel goed om van tevoren te weten dat er elke ochtend automatisch grasgemaaid wordt, zodat je weet dat er niks op het gras moet blijven liggen. Maar verder echt prima voor een weekje Friesland!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Manuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
War ok
Es war alles ordentlich. Die Zimmer hatten eine schöne Größe (bis aus das Kinderzimmer"). Die Lage ist super man kommt schnell in die nächste Stadt/Sehenswürdigkeiten für Unternehmungen. Die Ausstattung der Küche hatte alles was man braucht. Geschirr war bis auf die Messer sehr reichlich. Leider gab es keine Informationen auf deutsch oder englisch. Mit dem entsorgen des Müll war es nicht direkt ersichtlich, auch der Pool war nicht wie vermutet am Haus sondern gehört mit zum Campingplatz ca. 100 Meter entfernt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Unterkunft in schöner Umgebung
Wir sind als 4 Freunde angereist und haben uns direkt wohlgefühlt. Das Haus ist schön eingerichtet und hat alles, was man braucht. Wunderschöner Garten mit großer Terrasse, gut ausgestattete Küche mit Spülmaschine. Die Umgebung ist super, um sich ein Boot zu mieten und durch die Kanäle zu schippern. Wir waren alle sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kira D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub mit Freunden
Wir waren zu 6 für ein verlängertes Wochenende da. Die Unterkunft verfügt über eine gut ausgestattete Küche und ist sehr wohnlich eingerichtet. Mit einer kleinen Personenfähre gelangt man schnell nach Grou. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt und würden wiederkommen!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norman v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecte woning op perfecte locatie.
Deze nette, ruime en complete vakantiewoning - samen met de perfecte locatie - biedt alles voor een heerlijk verblijf in het mooie Friesland.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roland K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooie plek & mooie uitvalsbasis
Dit huisje op Yn'e Lijte is ons zéér goed bevallen. Het huisje is van alle gemakken voorzien en heeft drie goede slaapkamers, met in totaal zes bedden. De nabije steiger is een perfecte plek om vanaf te springen & duiken én is natuurlijk uitermate geschikt om een sloepje (vlakbij te huur) aan te leggen. Grou zelf is een leuk plaatsje en op korte afstand is er veel te doen, zowel met de boot, per fiets en per auto. Communicatie met de eigenaar ging goed & soepel. Attente & getimede berichten vooraf en vragen tussendoor werden ook snel & goed beantwoord.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021