Title: Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000431458&destination=Karolinenkoog%2C+Schleswig-Holstein%2C+Germany&selected=110415408&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden ## Photo gallery for Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden ![Exterior - Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden (Karolinenkoog)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110415500/110415408/0a0484fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden (Karolinenkoog)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110415500/110415408/1089fac6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden (Karolinenkoog)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110415500/110415408/3b75296d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden (Karolinenkoog)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110415500/110415408/951e2ce5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden (Karolinenkoog)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110420000/110415500/110415408/71c5620f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden provides amenities, such as a garden and a sauna. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom840 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace £360 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar ## 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. ### Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden Anyone looking for something special will find it here. With great taste and creative ideas, the historic history of the property is omnipresent. The antique tiled stove underlines the cozy atmosphere. Natural wood furniture combines the antique with the modern. 78 square meters on the first floor: living room with kitchenette, spacious bathroom with shower and sauna, partially covered terrace with barbecue and garden furniture. Upstairs: large bedroom with double bed and view of the park and the 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds and view of the greenery. If you want to take a deep breath and are looking for a special environment, the uniquely situated Karolinenhof country estate is the ideal place for you. The creativity that these surroundings inspire has also captured the imagination of the current owner of the farm. Here, everyone can immerse themselves in a world of their own and find the leisure to indulge in this special flair. The natural, park-like grounds with their ancient, gnarled trees look as if the sea has only just receded. The wide moats enclose the 2-hectare estate like an island. Anyone entering the gates to the courtyard is immediately immersed in this world. The North Sea is close by, the Eider runs virtually behind the farm. 2 guest houses (goose house and bakery) stand in the shelter of the huge thatched former Haubarg (landlord's house) as if they were only erected to allow a breathtaking view of the Karolinenhof. Ideal for 1-4 people. The natural beach of Wesselburenerkoog (approx. 8 km) and St. Peter-Ording are not far away. Shopping facilities, restaurants and cafés in Tönning (approx. 12 km away) and Wesselburen (8 km away). You can quickly reach a small bathing area (River Eider) behind the small yacht harbor Schülpersiel (approx. 3 km away). Here, close to the Eider estuary, there are endless walking paths and wonderful cycle paths. \- Pet allowed payment 30,00 € per pet ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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. ### Property is also known as 58326215 ## About the area Karolinenkoog is home to this holiday home. St. Nicholas Church and St. Jurgen Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park and Harbor Toenning. Multimar Aquarium and Land & Leute Erlebnishof are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Karolinenkoog travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karolinenkoog.dx3000431458) [View more Holiday homes in Karolinenkoog](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karolinenkoog-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000431458-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.273247,8.952557&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BbhjIopsu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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vGgb2WoiSNc8GNBrYkEtQGTjKTo=) Karolinenkoog ### What's nearby - Multimar Aquarium 8 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Multimar Wattforum information centre 9 min drive \- 5.3 miles - Harbor Toenning 9 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Castle Park 9 min drive \- 5.6 miles - St. Lawrence Church 9 min drive \- 5.6 miles ### Getting around - Wesselburen Station 10 min drive ### Restaurants - Zum Eiderblick 7 min drive - Ulmenklaus 10 min drive - Restaurant & Café Heimathafen 11 min drive - Linchens Hütte 10 min drive - Beach-Club 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden? ### How much is parking at Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden? ### What time is check-in at Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden? ### What time is check-out at Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden? ### Where is Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holiday Home 'Gänsehaus' with Private Terrace and Private Garden Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews From a partner site ### 8/10 Good 9 Aug 2025 #### Ruhiges gemütliches Haus im Grünen Pros: Sehr schönes, ruhiges Grundstück mit vielen großen Bäumen, obwohl das Häuschen nicht weit entfernt vom Haus des Vermieters entfernt ist, hat man viel Privatsphäre. Es gibt einen festen Grill. Cons: Für 4 Erwachsene gibt es zuwenig Ablage Möglichkeiten für Kleidung. Die Schlafzimmer erreicht man über eine enge Wendeltreppe, für geh behinderte schwierig. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent 29 Apr 2025 #### Entspannung pur Pros: Das Gänsehaus ist ein ganz bezauberndes kleines nett eingerichtete Haus in dem man sich sofort wohlfühlen kann. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und aufmerksam und kümmert sich sofort darum wenn etwas nicht in Ordnung ist. Ich werde auf jeden Fall wiederkommen. Meine Hunde waren auch willkommen. Hier muss man aber aufpassen da auf dem Hof eine schöne Hühnerschar umhergeht, außerdem gibt es dort Katzen. Das war für uns aber kein Problem. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent 1 Mar 2025 #### Ein wunderbarer Ort zum Entspannen Pros: Das Haus hat eine idyllische Lage, ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und lädt nicht zuletzt durch die tolle Sauna zum totalen Relaxen ein. Der freundliche und unkomplizierte Gastgeber hat zusätzlich dazu beigetragen, dass wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sören F. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfekte Ruhe und Erholung es hat uns sehr gut gefallen, vor allem die unkomplizierte norddeutsch-unaufgeregte Art der Begrüßung und Verabschiedung. Vielen Dank nochmals für die frischen Eier :-) ##### Sören F. 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