
Waterfront holiday rentals in Makkum
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Explore 120 holiday rentals in Makkum

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Makkum holiday rentals start at $52 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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110 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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110 of Makkum holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Makkum stays receive an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from guests
Top-rated waterfront accommodation in Makkum
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Plompeblad Guesthouse Giethoorn
PLOMPEBLAD GUESTHOUSE GIETHOORN detached with private entrance on the village canal in the city center of Giethoorn. Luxury accommodation and entirely private. Living room with complete kitchen. Bedroom on the ground floor and a small bedroom on the 2nd floor. Luxurious bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower. There is a separate toilet. Outside a covered terrace and a waterfront terrace. Plompeblad also has a Suite that is also completely private. Rent an electric boat that is just around the corner!

Beautiful place to relax in Workum
This lovely apartment, located on the first floor, has beautiful views over the countryside, is right on the water and offers plenty of privacy. Through the front door, you enter a spacious hall where you walk up the stairs and enter the apartment. Through the hallway, you reach the bedroom with a comfortable double box spring bed. Opposite the bedroom is the toilet with the spacious bathroom next to it. At the end of the hallway is the spacious cozy living room with kitchen and also two sleeping places.

Luka's Hut, eco-cabin with sauna by the river
Luka's Hut, our beautiful eco-cabin, sits on the banks of the Ganzendiep river in Overijssel. Huge windows provide stunning Dutch views onto the river, the grass meadows with cows & sheep and a picturesque village in the distance. The river is quiet water so have a sauna & a swim, take out the kayak, big canoe or SUPboard. We have a heatpump for the floor heating, and used upcycled items such a charming wood-stove, a fantastic bath, a fully-equipped kitchen, bikes, a firepit & trampoline.

Studio with unique views over the IJsselmeer
In the old center of Hindeloopen, there is a fisherman's cottage (34m2) that has been converted into a comfortable studio that is equipped with many comforts. The studio has a king-size bed, a kitchenette, a spacious bathroom and plenty of storage space. Parking is available at the cottage itself, provided you have a small car. Otherwise, we would like to refer you to the free and spacious parking lot at the harbor. You can store your bicycles in the garden that belongs to the guest house.

Luxury modern water villa Intermezzo at Giethoorn
A luxurious and spacious houseboat for rent near Giethoorn. The houseboat can be rented for people who want to go on holiday to Giethoorn, discover the Weerribben-Wieden National Park or just want to enjoy the peace and quiet. A unique location on the water with an unobstructed view of the reed beds. From the modern interior, high glass walls offer a view of the surrounding nature and you can spot many holiday boats in summer, in addition to various birds. An adjacent sloop can be rented.

The Blauwe Doffer. Holliday home in Harlingen
Picturesque holiday home in the center of Harlingen. Unwind in the cozy cottage. Discover the rich history of this Frisian town and enjoy the 500 monuments. Walk in 5 minutes to the various ports on the Wadden Sea. Let yourself be carried away by the maritime activities of the skippers of the brown fleet who have Harlingen as their home port. On your way to Vlieland or Terschelling? Then it is wonderful to relax beforehand in the Blauwe Doffer and start your crossing without stress!

"Loft" Unique waterfront apartment including boat
In a historic place near the lock/port in Workum is this colorful apartment "Loft" (Frisian for Air). A beautiful place on the water. Within walking distance of IJsselmeer and city center. Includes use of 2 canoes and motorboat. New (unique) dining kitchen and beautiful fresh bathroom. Double box spring and a comfortable sofa bed. A panoramic window overlooking farmlands and IJsselmeer. Waterfront terrace with cozy seats. WiFi! Unique place on open water and lots of nature!

Pier Pander 2
Everything is within easy reach from this centrally located space. This spacious, detached upstairs apartment has a sheltered roof terrace and a living room with lots of windows that offer views of the famous Oldehove and the green, water-rich Prinsentuin. The spacious kitchen has all the facilities to prepare a delicious meal. The house has 3 bedrooms, a crib and high chair, 3 toilets, 2 bathrooms. A free parking space outside and a separate indoor garage to be booked.

Stylish apartment on Makkum beach
This cozy apartment is located right on Makkum Beach. From the sunny balcony, you have views of the lake and the cozy boulevard. The center of Makkum is a 5-minute drive/30-minute walk away. Everything is at hand for the perfect vacation: surf/sailing schools, the cruise boat, cycling and walking routes, beach clubs, the charming center of Makkum and of course the beautiful sunset! The apartment has a private parking space and bicycle storage.

Unique romantic cottage with veranda and wood stove
A fairytale cottage on the water in an oasis of peace. Enjoy a glass of wine or hot chocolate on the wooden veranda by the fireplace with fantastic views over the polder. Explore the authentic picturesque villages nearby with the coziest restaurants. This cottage is located at the back of a farm, in the middle of a nature and bird area in Noord-Holland, 30 minutes from Amsterdam. Close to Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Hoorn and the beach at Egmond aan Zee.

Guesthouse Út fan Hús
The Út fan hús apartment has two bedrooms with a double bed, a living room with sofa bed, a kitchen with fridge and bathroom with shower and toilet. The apartment has its own entrance. From the apartment, you have a wide view over the Frisian Greiden. It is located on the water, where you can swim and fish. You can also use 1 or 2 person canoes, a boat and bicycles for free. The city of Sneek is a 15-minute drive, Leeuwarden is a 30-minute drive.

Sleeping with the sheep & a whole herd of horses.
Waking up overlooking the dining room of a herd of horses living in freedom, 2 pigs making their bed every night in front of the window and sometimes a sheep walks by. Closer to the pure things in life. Therefore, there is no WiFi and no TV. There is a large table to play games together and a lovely sofa to drink a glass of wine together. Make beautiful memories together! Possibly tandem, boat and beautiful animal experiences to book!
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The Carriage House near Leeuwarden

Quietly located vacation home in the beautiful Oostwoud.

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Probably the best IJsselmeer view in Friesland!

Guesthouse in the North Frisian countryside

“Boathouse” right on open water.

Wellness, tranquility & space

Apartment with spacious balcony directly on the waterfront

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Luxury Lakefront Apartment (2025) | Rooftop Terrac

At the Port of Urk
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