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Makkum holiday rentals start at $51 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
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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.

Pier Pander 2
Vanuit deze centraal gelegen ruimte ligt alles binnen handbereik. Deze ruime, vrijstaande bovenwoning heeft een beschut dakterras en een woonkamer met veel ramen welke uitzicht bieden op de beroemde Oldehove en de groene, waterrijke Prinsentuin. De ruime leefkeuken beschikt over alle faciliteiten om een heerlijke maaltijd te bereiden. De woning heeft 3 slaapkamers, een kinderbedje en kinderstoel, 3 toiletten, 2 badkamers. Een gratis parkeerplek buiten en een los bij te boeken inpandige garage.

Plompeblad Suite Giethoorn
SUITE PLOMPEBLAD GIETHOORN Thatched farmhouse. Located in the most beautiful location on the village canal of Giethoorn. A private residence and private terrace on the water. Suite Plompeblad has a beautiful classic and rural interior, downstairs with a luxurious design bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Upstairs a spacious room with king-size box spring and on the split level a complete kitchen with induction hob and dishwasher. With rental of an electric boat right outside the door!

Guest by Roos
Uniek sfeervol landelijk huisje met terras aan het water. Aan een idyllisch dijkje gelegen tussen Laag Holland en de Beemster. Oudendijk ligt tussen Hoorn en Alkmaar. 30 km van Amsterdam. Het Huisje: bank, eettafel met 2 stoelen. Keuken met toebehoren. Badkamer: toilet,douche wastafel. 2 pers bed 160x210. Klimaatcontrol, smart TV, Wifi. Zelfvoorzienend dmv zonnepanelen. Terras: 2 lounge stoelen en een bistroset. Carpoort voor parkeren auto en fietsen. Wandel/fietsroutes en diverse horeca.

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.

vintage bed boat farmhouse at lakeside
In watersportdorp Terherne aan het Sneekermeer. Het Kameleon avonturen park, cafe, restaurants en de mooiste kerk/trouwlocatie van Friesland om de hoek. U slaapt op de begane grond (2 sk + eigen badk.+eigen keuken+ eigen grote woonkamer (50 m2) met hoge plafonts en openhaard. eigen ingang. 3e slaapkamer is boven via het voorhuis. Buiten aan het water je eigen terras. Ook geschikt voor groeps werk met een grote werk tafel. Vintage dus mooi, oud en gezellig. Maar niet spotless.

"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!

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.
Popular amenities for Makkum waterfront rentals
Waterfront apartment accommodation

Giethoorn (Wanneperveen) Luxurious apartment

De Snelle Jager.

Apartment 't Achterdijkje

Skoallehûs aan Zee! Private sauna optional

Freestanding holiday home in a quiet area

Little Paradyske

Lodging Dwarszicht

Renovated apartment with fantastic views.
Waterfront house rentals

Nice house on the Boarne, near the Frisian lakes

Idyllic monumental farmhouse close to Giethoorn

Idyllic Country House to IJsselmeer

Renovated old farmhouse near the IJsselmeer

Hanzekop 1 House with a view of the IJsselmeer-NL

Unique house with Wellness in authentic Farmhouse

Luxury home near the IJsselmeer

Historical bakery in Wergea close to Leeuwarden
Waterfront condo accommodation

Apartment with spacious balcony directly on the waterfront

Island apartment next to the Boschplaat nature reserve

Apartment "Klein Duimpje"

Probably the best IJsselmeer view in Friesland!

At the Port of Urk

Luxury Lakefront Apartment (2025) | Rooftop Terrac

Spacious, stylish apartment Bakboord; 2-4 people

Wellness, tranquility & space
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- Walibi Holland
- Weerribben-Wieden National Park
- TT Circuit Assen
- Petten Aan Zee
- Noorderpark
- Camping Bakkum
- Drents-Friese Woud National Park
- De Alde Feanen National Park
- Strand Bergen aan Zee
- Sprookjeswonderland
- University of Groningen
- Dolfinarium
- Dwingelderveld National Park
- Drents-Friese Wold
- Groninger Museum
- Stadspark
- Wellness Resort Zwaluwhoeve
- Fries Museum
- Giethoorn Center
- Thialf
- National Prison Museum
- Zee Aquarium
- Dierenpark Hoenderdaell
- MartiniPlaza





