Title: Water Villa in Balk by Frisian Lakes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Water Villa in Balk by Frisian Lakes ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82520000/82510900/82510871/586d311b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82520000/82510900/82510871/2db883f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82520000/82510900/82510871/cd6e6060.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82520000/82510900/82510871/48e6b2cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82520000/82510900/82510871/6167c84e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Balk, Frisian, this luxurious holiday home offers a tranquil retreat for families. Unwind in the spacious living room with smart TV and comfortable seating area or enjoy al fresco dining on the garden terrace overlooking Slotermeer. The villa features modern furnishings, multiple bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pool - 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. ### Water Villa in Balk by Frisian Lakes This luxurious holiday home with its own jetty in Balk, Frisian, is very suitable for holidays with the family. The house is located on a small-scale villa park with a direct connection to the Frisian Slotermeer. The water villa has a spacious living room with a comfortable seating area, a smart TV and a spacious dining table. The furnishings are very modern. The villa has a downstairs bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, 1 with an ensuite bathroom and a separate bathroom. So a lot of luxury and privacy. Balk, located in the Frisian Lake District, is characterized by its historic center located on the Luts River, part of the Eleven Cities Route. You can shop extensively along the canal or sit at one of the cozy terraces. The unique villages along the Elfstedentocht route are also definitely worth a visit. The open kitchen is part of the living room and is equipped with luxury appliances. Through the French doors in the living room you can easily reach the garden with a lovely terrace on the water. The interior of the accommodation can differ slightly from the pictures. However, the level of comfort is as described Expenses related to charging an electric or hybrid car (when possible) are always charged according to use and separately For reasons of tranquillity, this holiday home will not be rented to groups of youngsters Reservations for groups of persons under 27 years of age are not permitted It is strictly forbidden to organise any student party, bachelor party or drinking party in this house This holiday home is available for recreational purposes only. Bookings on behalf of companies will be cancelled and possible cancellation costs will be charged Layout: Ground floor: (hallway, open kitchen(dining table, hob(induction), electric kettle, toaster, coffee machine(cups), oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer), Living/diningroom(TV(smart TV), seating area), Bedroom with bathroom(double bed(boxspring), shower(walk-in shower), washbasin), toilet(washbasin, toilet)) On the 1st floor: (bedroom(single bed(80 x 200 cm), single loft bed(80 x 200 cm)), bedroom(double bed(boxspring)), Bedroom with bathroom(double bed(boxspring), shower(walk-in shower), washbasin), bathroom(shower, washbasin), toilet(washbasin, toilet), Landing) jetty, tumble dryer, washing machine, heating(floor heating), terrace, garden, garden furniture These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.: Pets; Not allowed Optional services that you can arrange on site: Bath towels; Present Wifi; Free Cot; € 7,50/stay High chair; € 7,50/stay ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 private bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 27 ### 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 No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties ### Property is also known as NL-8561-12 ## About the area Located in Balk, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museum Hindeloopen and Het Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Nicolaasga Golf and De Heidepleats. Frisian Maritime Museum and Fries Scheepvaart Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Balk travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balk.dx3000024949) [View more Holiday homes in Balk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balk-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000024949-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C52.90338%2C5.59823&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VVNc7JFqU56z9lBq0T5fEOzJhr4=) Balk ### What's nearby - Gaasterland Golfclub - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles - IJsselmeer - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles - D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles - St. Nicolaasga Golf - 20 min drive - 9.7 miles - Waterpoort - 25 min drive - 14.1 miles ### Getting around - Hindeloopen Station - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Lunchroom Heegerhoek - ‬25 min drive - ‪Bar Dancing D'ald Wal - ‬25 min drive - ‪HCR Teernstra - ‬6 min drive - ‪De Mallemok - ‬11 min drive - ‪De Watersport - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Water Villa in Balk by Frisian Lakes have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Water Villa in Balk by Frisian Lakes pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Water Villa in Balk by Frisian Lakes? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Water Villa in Balk by Frisian Lakes? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Water Villa in Balk by Frisian Lakes located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station, IJsselmeer and St. Nicolaasga Golf. De Heidepleats is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Water Villa in Balk by Frisian Lakes Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 3 Feb 2025 #### Villaen tilbyder en fredelig flugt med betagende udsigt, Min yndlingsdel var ter ... Villaen tilbyder en fredelig flugt med betagende udsigt, Min yndlingsdel var terrassen med udsigt over vandet, Vi så endda nogle smukke fugle, mens vi nød vores morgenkaffe, Anbefales varmt til naturelskere! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 23 Jan 2025 #### We hadden een fijne verblijf in de villa, Het was schoon, comfortabel en uitgeru ... We hadden een fijne verblijf in de villa, Het was schoon, comfortabel en uitgerust met alles wat we nodig hadden, De keuken was perfect voor gezinsmaaltijden, We hebben ook genoten van het bezoeken van nabijgelegen attracties zoals de Jachthaven Lutsmond This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lien D. 2 Jan 2025 #### Heel mooi vakantiehuisje aan het water. Inrichting heel mooi en van zeer goede k ... Heel mooi vakantiehuisje aan het water. Inrichting heel mooi en van zeer goede kwaliteit. Rustig gelegen. Op wandelafstand van het centrum van balk. Kleine verbeterpuntjes: geen haardroger aanwezig, verlichting in de zitruimte wat te weinig (zeker voor kindjes die wat willen spelen savonds). ##### Lien D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 20 Nov 2024 #### To miejsce przekroczyło nasze oczekiwania! Obszar na zewnątrz był dla nas najważ ... To miejsce przekroczyło nasze oczekiwania! Obszar na zewnątrz był dla nas najważniejszy, spędziliśmy wieczory nad wodą, Dzieci świetnie się bawiły w parku wodnym na terenie obiektu, a my czuliśmy się jak w domu This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 31 Oct 2024 #### Atrakcje w pobliżu wzbogaciły nasz pobyt, Zbadaliśmy historyczne centrum Balk i ... Atrakcje w pobliżu wzbogaciły nasz pobyt, Zbadaliśmy historyczne centrum Balk i cieszyliśmy się lokalnym jedzeniem, Gospodarz był bardzo gościnny i upewnił się, że mieliśmy wszystko, czego potrzebowaliśmy This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 14 Oct 2024 #### Ett drömboende! Villans öppna kök och uteservering skapade härliga kvällar, Nära ... Ett drömboende! Villans öppna kök och uteservering skapade härliga kvällar, Nära cykelvägar och vackra naturpromenader This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 19 Sept 2024 #### Mi è piaciuto il layout della villa, Era perfetto per il nostro gruppo, con molt ... Mi è piaciuto il layout della villa, Era perfetto per il nostro gruppo, con molto spazio per tutti, Le camere da letto erano confortevoli e avere una lavatrice è stata una bella aggiunta, Tornerò sicuramente! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 5 Aug 2024 #### Notre séjour à la villa sur l'eau à Balk était absolument délicieux ! Le spacieu ... Notre séjour à la villa sur l'eau à Balk était absolument délicieux ! Le spacieux salon était parfait pour notre réunion de famille, et le mobilier moderne nous a fait sentir chez nous, Les enfants ont adoré avoir leurs propres chambres à l'étage, et l'accès direct à l'eau était un énorme succès pour la baignade l'après-midi, Nous avons apprécié de nous détendre sur la terrasse, en admirant les belles vues tout en sirotant notre café du matin, La plage de Balksterstrân à proximité était un bel endroit pour un pique-nique, Je recommande vivement cet endroit pour une escapade en famille ! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 31 May 2024 #### Diese Wasser-Villa ist atemberaubend! Super geräumig und bequem, Perfekt für Fam ... Diese Wasser-Villa ist atemberaubend! Super geräumig und bequem, Perfekt für Familien This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 15 May 2024 #### La villa sul lago era decente ma aveva i suoi alti e bassi, Da un lato positivo, ... La villa sul lago era decente ma aveva i suoi alti e bassi, Da un lato positivo, la cucina era ben attrezzata e abbiamo apprezzato la spaziosità, Tuttavia, abbiamo sperimentato un po' di rumore dalla strada vicina, che ha detrattato dall'ambiente tranquillo che ci aspettavamo, La posizione è conveniente per esplorare il Distretto dei Laghi Frisone, e ci è piaciuto visitare i negozi e i ristoranti locali a Balk, In generale, un soggiorno confortevole, ma solo alcune modifiche potrebbero renderlo ancora migliore This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 27 Jan 2024 #### A very spacious villa in a lovely neighborhood, We found it to be very well appo ... A very spacious villa in a lovely neighborhood, We found it to be very well appointed and clean, Just a short drive away from the IJsselmeer, which was great for some scenic views This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 9 Sept 2023 #### Fantastische locatie nabij Jachthaven Lutsmond, De villa was schoon, goed uitger ... Fantastische locatie nabij Jachthaven Lutsmond, De villa was schoon, goed uitgerust en bood veel privacy This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 10 Aug 2023 #### De locatie is perfect voor een ontspannen uitje, De villa is omgeven door natuur ... De locatie is perfect voor een ontspannen uitje, De villa is omgeven door natuur, en de nabijgelegen Balksterstrân is geweldig voor wandelingen, Het interieur van het huis is prachtig ingericht, en we waardeerden de privacy van meerdere badkamers This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 18 Jul 2023 #### Insgesamt hatten wir eine wunderbare Erfahrung, Die Villa war modern und stilvol ... Insgesamt hatten wir eine wunderbare Erfahrung, Die Villa war modern und stilvoll, genau das, was wir gesucht haben, Wir schätzten die ruhige Umgebung, was es zu einem großartigen Ort machte, um sich nach dem Erkunden der Umgebung zu entspannen This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 6 Apr 2023 #### Die Lage ist top! Nur einen kurzen Sprung von niedlichen Cafés und Geschäften in ... Die Lage ist top! Nur einen kurzen Sprung von niedlichen Cafés und Geschäften in Balk entfernt, Die Aussicht auf den nahegelegenen See ist besonders morgens, Kostenloses WLAN war ein Lebensretter für das Posten dieser Insta-Geschichten, Insgesamt, 10/10 würde empfehlen! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 30 Jan 2023 #### Villa de agua de lujo con vistas impresionantes, Perfecto para una escapada rela ... Villa de agua de lujo con vistas impresionantes, Perfecto para una escapada relajante This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 2 Jan 2023 #### Att bo i denna vattenvilla var en dröm som gick i uppfyllelse! Det rymliga varda ... Att bo i denna vattenvilla var en dröm som gick i uppfyllelse! 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