5 sustainable vacation homes in the Netherlands

Sustainable holiday rentals are becoming increasingly popular. And for good reason! Sustainable accommodations are designed with the environment in mind and offer you, the traveler, a greener way to enjoy your holiday. These accommodations are often equipped with energy-efficient appliances and solar panels, and are built and insulated using natural materials. What’s more, these eco-friendly cottages are often located in beautiful nature reserves, allowing you to enjoy sustainable tourism and the beauty of Dutch nature. In these holiday homes, you’ll not only have a comfortable stay, but you’ll also contribute to environmental conservation and raise awareness about sustainable travel. Now that’s what we call a holiday with a clear conscience! Check out 5 sustainable holiday homes in the Netherlands below that you can book directly on Vipio.

This beautiful wooden designer cottage is also known as a “wrapped cottage.” The cottage is made from more than 24 layers of recycled cardboard, covered with a special coating that keeps water and wind out. The wrapped cottage is located in a child-friendly vacation park in Overijssel. The park offers many indoor and outdoor activities for children, as well as a brasserie where you can enjoy lunch and dinner. The area surrounding the cottage also has a lot to offer; you can visit various amusement parks, museums, and cities such as Zwolle. You can also take beautiful hiking and biking trips through nature starting from the park.

These sustainable lodges are located at a vacation park in the province of Utrecht, which is one of the most sustainable parks in the Netherlands. The vacation homes are heated sustainably, built from natural materials, and constructed with the natural environment in mind. The cottages are situated right on the edge of the forest, where you can enjoy lovely walks or bike rides. You can also swim in the park’s (heated) pool. The pool is heated in an environmentally friendly way using a heat pump. There’s plenty to discover in the surrounding area. Just a few minutes’ drive from the holiday homes is Ouwehands Zoo. In addition, the charming towns of Veenendaal, Tiel, and Arnhem are a short distance from the park.

If you enjoy sustainable holidays, this designer boat is the perfect choice. A great deal of attention was paid to sustainability during the boat’s development. As a result, the boat is as self-sufficient as possible when it comes to water, electricity, and heating. The boat has a permanent mooring in the vibrant city of ’s-Hertogenbosch. The accommodation is situated in Den Bosch’s premier industrial hotspot: De Tramkade. This lively and up-and-coming neighborhood is just a few minutes’ walk from the historical city center. This accommodation can accommodate up to 6 people.

Enjoy a relaxing experience in this eco-friendly home with a hot tub and a secluded location. The sedum roof provides a natural look and sustainable insulation. It truly offers a “back-to-nature” feeling with modern comforts. Surrounded by hills and offering a beautiful view of nature! View this accommodation here

Want to get away from it all? You can at this beautiful 7-person eco forest holiday home in Drenthe. The wooden holiday home is sustainable and built using the latest technologies. This means recycled materials were used, and the house is well-insulated. Solar panels are also used to generate energy sustainably. From the house, you can walk or bike right into the Drents-Friese Wold nature reserve, one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands. Here you can see animals in their natural habitat, such as roe deer, squirrels, badgers, all kinds of birds, and cattle. Come relax in nature for a few days or longer, enjoy a fully and comfortably furnished nature cottage, and take in everything you see and hear.

The number of sustainable holiday homes in the Netherlands is growing rapidly, and Vipio’s selection includes more than just the five sustainable holiday homes listed above. On Vipio, you’ll find many more sustainable places to stay. How about, for example, this sustainable 4-person lodge in Overijssel or this 2-person Pod in South Holland? Curious about our full selection of stays? Then check out all our special and unique places to stay.

Are you the owner of a sustainable property and want to rent it out? Or do you have another unique property you’d like to rent out? In either case, you can do so on Vipio. You can list your property on Vipio easily and affordably—you only pay a commission when a booking is made. Learn more about listing your property on this page for owners, or email our sales team at [email protected].