Title: Family-Friendly Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family-Friendly Escape Vacation home in Ballenstedt with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90112400/90112377/5e9abcb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90112400/90112377/8041122f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90112400/90112377/af9dce39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90112400/90112377/e551bd25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90112400/90112377/ef4add8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a charming holiday home on the edge of the eastern northern Harz Mountains, near Quedlinburg. Enjoy beautiful hikes and local sights while unwinding in your cozy accommodation with a covered terrace, garden, BBQ facilities and bicycle shed. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41023 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family-Friendly Escape Comforts in Ballenstedt Located on a quiet residential street in Ballenstedt, this two-level, pet-friendly holiday home provides a comfortable base for families or small groups. The ground floor features a bright living room with TV and seating area, a separate dining room with table for four, and a fully equipped kitchen with ceramic stove, filter coffee machine, oven, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, and fridge-freezer. The main bedroom includes a double bed, while the spacious bathroom offers a bathtub, shower, toilet, and washbasin—ideal for winding down after days of exploring. Upstairs in the attic, guests will find a second bedroom with two single beds and its own TV, plus a guest bathroom with toilet and washbasin. Whether you're traveling with children, friends, or pets, the home is well suited for relaxed and flexible stays. Outdoors, enjoy a roofed terrace and a private garden with furniture and a charcoal BBQ—perfect for meals under the sky. On-site parking adds convenience, and with shops (600 m) and restaurants (1 km) nearby, you’ll have everything within easy reach while enjoying peaceful Harz surroundings. Layout: Ground floor: (Living room(TV, seating area), dining room(dining table(4 persons)), Kitchen(dining table, electric kettle, toaster, cooker, coffee machine, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer), bedroom(double bed), bathroom(bath tub, shower, washbasin, toilet)) Attic: (bedroom(single bed, single bed, TV), bathroom(washbasin, toilet)) terrace(roofed), garden, garden furniture, BBQ, parking These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.: Pets; Max. 2; free of charge (Pets need to be mentioned during the booking process due to limited availability) Optional services that you can arrange on site: Bath towels; Present Wifi; Free ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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 - Unit size: 1,023 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107270000/107263800/107263738/baef2836.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New vacation home with garden on the edge of the forest, family-friendly Quedlinburg - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=107263738&PinnedHotelID=107263738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53940000/53938700/53938626/90-c1a5d871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bungalow on the outskirts with terrace under mature trees Quedlinburg - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=53938626&PinnedHotelID=53938626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33620000/33615700/33615655/ad99b573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holidays in a renovated specialist workshop between the Bode Valley and the world cultural heritage Thale OT Warnstedt - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=33615655&PinnedHotelID=33615655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74840000/74836400/74836378/5689c37d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garden Comfort in Rieder, Harz Ballenstedt OT - Rieder - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=74836378&PinnedHotelID=74836378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119090000/119082900/119082895/0ae9b23b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Home 'Hexengericht' with Wi-Fi Thale - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 6.0 1 review CA $178 CA $479 total includes taxes & fees Nov 7 - Nov 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=119082895&PinnedHotelID=119082895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48820000/48810900/48810886/19e3d352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday house "Ackerbürgerhof" Gernrode - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=48810886&PinnedHotelID=48810886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90250000/90241800/90241718/65a6dcc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fenced Garden, Friedrichsbrunn Thale (OT Friedrichsbrunn) - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=90241718&PinnedHotelID=90241718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114110000/114107400/114107331/0e638dcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vacation apartment ※FRIEDA※ m. 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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 DE-06493-42 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.71966%2C11.25274&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F1_6ML2h5hu-tjzkUrqdJNiDxHw=) Ballenstedt #### What's nearby - Ballenstedt castle park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Quedlinburg Old Town - 17 min drive - 18.9 km - Quedlinburg Castle - 17 min drive - 16.1 km - Quedlinburg Christmas Market - 17 min drive - 16.1 km - Hexentanzplatz - 25 min drive - 25.2 km #### Getting around - Nachterstedt-Hoym Station - 14 min drive - Hecklingen (CSO-Magdeburg - Cochstedt) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Waldgaststätte Felsenkeller - ‬16 min drive - ‪Falk & Frei - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cuore Di Panna - ‬19 min walk - ‪Schlemmer Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Csarda - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family-Friendly Escape pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Escape? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Escape? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family-Friendly Escape located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Harz-Saxony-Anhalt Nature Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ballenstedt castle park and Schloss Meisdorf Golf Club. Stiftskirche St Cyriakus and Quedlinburg Abbey are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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