
Waterfront holiday rentals in Makkum
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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
Top-rated waterfront accommodation in Makkum
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vintage bed boat farmhouse at lakeside
In the water sports village of Terherne on the Sneekermeer. The Kameleon adventure park, cafe, restaurants and the most beautiful church/wedding location in Friesland are just around the corner. You sleep on the ground floor (2 bedrooms + private bathroom + private kitchen + private large living room (50 m2) with high ceilings and fireplace. Private entrance. 3rd bedroom is upstairs via the front house. Outside by the water, your own terrace. Also suitable for group work with a large work table. Vintage, so beautiful, old and cozy. But not spotless.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Apartment 't Achterdijkje
't Achterdijkje is a centrally located apartment in the authentic fishing village of 'Makkum'. The view of the sea dike and the masts of the ships in the harbor makes it the perfect location for rest and relaxation. From the front door, you can walk up the dike and have a view of the IJsselmeer and the port of Makkum. Fancy more life in the brewery? At about 200 meters is the center of Makkum and at about 2.5 km the beach with restaurants, shops and a top location for windsurfing!

"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.

Cozy tiny house on our horse farm!
Enjoy a wonderful stay at our horse farm! Located in the beautiful, quiet village of Goënga on the outskirts of the lively and bustling Sneek! And just 5 minutes away from the nature and recreation area of De Potten by the water! It is fully equipped and extra special, next to a whole herd of horses that live together in freedom! The cozy Tiny House is also very centrally located for discovering the beautiful surroundings of Friesland by car, bike, boat, or canoe!

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.

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
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Attractive and unique apartment state Hoxwier

Comfortable apartment on the Sneekermeer

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Unique holiday home on open water Friesland

Idyllic monumental farmhouse close to Giethoorn

Idyllic Country House to IJsselmeer

Quietly located vacation home in the beautiful Oostwoud.

Nice house on the Boarne, near the Frisian lakes

Hanzekop 1 House with a view of the IJsselmeer-NL

The Carriage House near Leeuwarden

Cozy cottage on the edge of the Weerribben
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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 private balcony on the water

Luxury Lakefront Apartment (2025) | Rooftop Terrac

B&B Perron 5 Enjoy the ambiance

Unique apartment in the center of Leeuwarden
When is the best time to visit Makkum?
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- De Alde Feanen National Park
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