Title: Sea urchin - ** 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach ** F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=38377758&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Sea urchin - \*\* 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach \*\* F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 Apartment in Koserow with balcony and washing machine and dryer ## Photo gallery for Sea urchin - \*\* 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach \*\* F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 ![Beach nearby - Sea urchin - ** 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach ** F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 (Koserow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38380000/38377800/38377758/daf718f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sea urchin - ** 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach ** F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 (Koserow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38380000/38377800/38377758/89b9f404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Sea urchin - ** 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach ** F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 (Koserow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38380000/38377800/38377758/38f87ef0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi - Sea urchin - ** 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach ** F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 (Koserow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38380000/38377800/38377758/b32d40ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Sea urchin - ** 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach ** F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 (Koserow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38380000/38377800/38377758/c7727d05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sea urchin - \*\* 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach \*\* F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Breakfast available - Parking available £172 includes taxes & fees 18 Feb - 19 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sea urchin - \*\* 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach \*\* F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 Sea urchin: • 2 rooms • 1 bedroom with double bed • south-west-facing balcony • daylight bathroom with underfloor heating • fitted kitchen with oven, ceramic hob, freezer The apartments are located in two newly built in 2009 with a total of 18 apartments of different sizes with 2 or 3 rooms for 1-4 persons on the edge of the coastal forest. The 2009 season is the first rental season. The house and the facilities are therefore absolutely new and high quality. With our experience in the rental of apartments, we offer you an exciting and special holiday in walking distance to the sea in luxuriously equipped apartments. All apartments have a lockable bicycle shed. Washing machine and dryer in the neighboring house. We are happy to offer you a large breakfast buffet. This can be taken in the Hotel Wald & Meer, about 400 meters away. We are looking forward to your visit! Arrivals are possible from 16:00 to 19:00 and departures from 07:00 to 10:00. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site (EUR 3 per night) - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91800000/91791900/91791814/0b9d4d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel & Restaurant Hanse Kogge Koserow - Pool - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 63 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=91791814&PinnedHotelID=91791814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1986400/1986393/df5c94be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Parkhotel Am Glienberg by Fairway Hotels Zinnowitz - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 108 reviews £63 includes taxes & fees 25 Feb - 26 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=1986393&PinnedHotelID=1986393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Regional cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/970000/969923/695670bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Strandhotel Ahlbeck Heringsdorf - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 231 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=969923&PinnedHotelID=969923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sauna, steam room, body treatments, hot stone massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8340000/8335400/8335350/e817dd6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SEETELHOTEL Ostseeresidenz Heringsdorf Heringsdorf - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 97 reviews £80 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=8335350&PinnedHotelID=8335350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no 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 SU\_6-22018+6-139083 Seeigel 400 m zum Ostseestrand F. l. jahnstr. Bj.2009 Sea Urchin 400 m to the Baltic Sea Beach F. l. jahnstr. Bj. 2009 ## About the area Located in Koserow, this apartment is near the beach. Atelier Otto Niemyere-Holstein Museum and Theater Blechbüchse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Usedom Climbing Forest and Zinnowitz yacht harbour. Karl’s Adenture Village and Piraten der Ostsee Abenteuer-Minigolf are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking, mountain biking and cycling. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sea urchin - \*\* 400 m to the Baltic Sea beach \*\* F.-L.-Jahnstr., Bj. 2009 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jochen H. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ... ... ##### Jochen H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jürgen T. 28 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr gute Unterkunft Sehr ruhige Lage, sehr saubere Wohnung, kurze Wege zu Strand u. Seebrücke, nahe am Usedom-Radweg, angenehme Betreuung ##### Jürgen T. 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