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Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands

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Microwave, oven, highchair
Outdoor dining
Interior
5 bedrooms, WiFi
Microwave, oven, highchair

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire house boat

5 bedrooms1 bathroom1076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands

A cosy boat in Merkem is what you are looking for to spend your ideal holiday. There are 6 bedrooms in the boat to host up to 15 guests. It has a spacious terrace for you to enjoy lovely views over the lowly situated brook lands of Merkem and Noordschote.

A lake lies 1000 m from your stay if you would like to explore the lakeside. You can get your essentials from the supermarket in 5 km. Dine out at the restaurant nearby just 9 km from the stay. The sea is 30 km away.

With the bicycles available, you can go on a fun ride through the town centre. To keep your kids comfortable, a high chair and children's bed are available on the boat. An open kitchen with an oven and microwave is in place for you to use.

The check-in begins from 4-6 PM and check-out could be done from 9-10 AM.
Layout: Boat: (Sitting room, open kitchen(oven, microwave), bedroom(2x single bed, bunk bed), bedroom(single bed, 2x bunk bed), bedroom(single bed, 2x bunk bed), bedroom(single bed, 2x bunk bed), bedroom(single bed), bedroom, bathroom(shower, washbasin), toilet)

terrace, garden furniture, bicycles available, children's bed, high chair

These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.
Final Cleaning: € 75.00
Bed linen: € 7.00 p.p./Stay
Deposit: € 250.00

Optional services that you can arrange on site
Wifi: Free

Property manager

Belvilla by OYO

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Bed sheets fee: EUR 7 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether 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

BE-8650-01

About the area

Located in Houthulst, this houseboat is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Yorkshire Trench and Langemark German War Cemetery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blankaart Nature Reserve and Polygon Wood. Zonnegloed Zoo and Bellewaerde are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Merkem

What's nearby

  • Blankaart Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Diksmuide Town Hall - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Ypres Market Square - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Menin Gate Memorial - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Saint-Sixtus Abbey of Westvleteren - 19 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Diksmuide Station - 15 min drive
  • Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foodstore - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Kippe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Langewade - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Monsieur Beurre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Knocke - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Vandewalle Seasonal Brewery and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blankaart Nature Reserve and De Struise Brouwers. Zonnegloed Zoo and Yorkshire Trench are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Boat in Merkem near Lake and Brook Lands Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Florent M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Chouette expérience sur ces deux péniches à Merkem, idéal pour un weekend vélo entre amis, le lieu mériterait un petit rafraichissement mais l'atmosphère y est bonne et le propriétaire sympathique !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Frederik b.

Schöne Lage. Toller Besitzer

Schöne Lage. Toller Besitzer
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Jeronimo S.

Vor beginn der Reise ist uns aufgefallen das es sich bei der Buchung um 2 Schiff ...

Vor beginn der Reise ist uns aufgefallen das es sich bei der Buchung um 2 Schiffe handelt, dies steht so nicht in dem Angebot. Damit haben wir uns aber abgefunden und es nicht für schlimm empfunden. Als wir dann eintrafen war aber nicht das abgebildete Boot mit den Terrassen das Hauptboot sondern das 2. mit einer sehr kleinen Terrasse. Auf Bildern von Google Maps ist uns ebenfalls vor der Reise aufgefallen das an einem Schiff Öffnungszeiten dran stehen, dies wurde ebenso bei Belvilla hinterfragt und es wurde geantwortet: "Ja diese stehen Ihnen während ihres Aufenthals zur Verfügung. Niemand wird sie Stören." Dies war nicht der Fall, Samstag wie auch Sonntag wurde ein Schiff von 14 bis 18 Uhr geöffnet und Getränke und Essen ausgeschenkt. Die Krönung war dann das Sonntags ein Kamera Team kam um Filmaufnahmen von dem Boot und dem Besitzer zu machen und dieser zu uns sagte, für diese Zeit sollen wir ruhig sein. Zudem mussten wir Feststellen das beide Boote sehr modrig gerochen und sehr dreckig waren. Auf dem Boot mit den Terrassen gibt es zudem unserer Meinung nach große Mängel und wir waren froh das wir nicht mit Kindern dort waren. Zudem gibt es auf dem Hauptboot nur Trocken Toiletten. Richtige Toiletten gibt es nur auf dem Boot mit Terrassen und Tagestouristen Die Krönung des ganzen war dann das uns ein Stuhl zusammengebrochen ist, auf dem jemand von uns gesessen hat. Wir haben dies gemeldet und der Wirt/Besitzer ist mit einer Rechnung über 42 Euro angekommen, die wir dann nicht gezahlt haben. Diese hat er uns dann natürlich von der Kaution abgezogen. Dazu sei gesagt das dies ein Stuhl ist auf dem auch Tagestouristen sitzen und es stellt sich die Frage ob diese den Stuhl hätten Zahlen müssen, aufgrund des Gesamtzustand der beiden Boote ist ein vorheriger defekt des Stuhls nicht auszuschließen. 5 Personen unserer Gruppe haben sich Aufgrund der Gesamten Situation dazu entschlossen Sonntags abzureisen, die anderen sind bis Montag geblieben. Wir würden diese beiden Booten nicht weiter empfehlen.

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