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# Spacious Boat with Scenic Views

Houseboat in Houthulst

## Photo gallery for Spacious Boat with Scenic Views

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Spacious Boat with Scenic Views provides everything you need. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and boating at this houseboat. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire house boat

4 bedrooms1 bathroom969 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast available
- Washer
- Kitchen

## Add dates for prices

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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.

### Spacious Boat with Scenic Views

Spacious Lakeside Houseboat  
This detached houseboat in Merkem accommodates up to 9 guests with 4 comfortable bedrooms, offering a scenic view of the nearby lake. The sitting room provides a relaxing space with free WiFi, and the kitchen includes an oven and microwave for easy meal preparation. A children’s bed and high chair make it family-friendly, while bicycles are available for exploring the surroundings. Pets are not allowed, ensuring a calm and clean environment for all guests.  
  
Nearby Activities and Adventures  
Explore the town center just 5 km away for shopping or visit local restaurants 9 km from the property for a variety of dining options. The beach lies 30 km away for a day of sun and sea. Guests can enjoy leisurely rides around the scenic lakeside or simply relax on board, taking in the serene water views. Cycling, walking, and quiet lakeside exploration make for memorable outdoor experiences.  
  
Convenient Dining and Transport  
Essentials are within easy reach at local stores, while public transport is available 10 km away for trips further afield. After a day of sightseeing or lakeside adventures, return to the houseboat’s terrace or sitting area to unwind. This property offers the perfect combination of relaxation, comfort, and convenience for groups and families seeking a unique waterfront escape.  
Layout: Boat: (Sitting room, Kitchenette(oven, microwave), bedroom(2x single bed), bedroom(single bed, 2x bunk bed), bedroom(single bed, 2x bunk bed), bedroom(double bed), bathroom(shower, washbasin), toilet)  
  
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 (Near the accommodation)

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the accommodation: WiFi

### Kitchen

- Microwave
- Oven

### Dining

- Breakfast available for a fee

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Location highlights

- On a lake
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Bicycles
- Boat
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing 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: 969 square feet

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### houseboat near city center 

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- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

10

Exceptional

10 reviews

CA $226

CA $259 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 15 - Dec 16

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 6:00 PM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### 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-8650-02

## About the area

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Merkem

#### What's nearby

- Vandewalle Seasonal Brewery \- 5 min drive \- 3.9 km
- Blankaart Nature Reserve \- 8 min drive \- 8.5 km
- De Struise Brouwers \- 9 min drive \- 8.6 km
- Zonnegloed Zoo \- 10 min drive \- 7.4 km
- Yorkshire Trench \- 12 min drive \- 11.0 km

#### Getting around

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

#### Restaurants

- ‪Slagerij de biekorf - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Foodstore - ‬5 min drive
- ‪De Kippe - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Langewade - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Monsieur Beurre - ‬4 min drive

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## Reviews

## Spacious Boat with Scenic Views Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

10 - Excellent

1

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Rabuteau N.

Oct 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustique mais super agréable !! Parfaitement pour découvrir la Flandre. De très beaux musées alentour et de magnifiques randonnées ! Un hôte super réactif et très sympa !

##### Rabuteau N.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

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