All nine Holiday Homes Maridu houses work well as a base for walking and cycling holidays, and they fall into two landscapes. Six are in the Netherlands: Ayla, Family L-Cube, Tiny Cube, Wellness and Forest Cube sit together at Resort De Hooge Veluwe (Koningsweg 14, Arnhem/Schaarsbergen) in the wooded Veluwe, and Family Wellness is in Hattemerbroek near Zwolle. The other three, Celine, Elizabeth and Marianne, are in the Giant Mountains (Krkonoše) in the Czech Republic, which suits more mountainous hiking. Below you can pick a home by location, group size and the facilities you want after an active day.
Veluwe homes near Arnhem and Schaarsbergen
These five houses all share the same address at Resort De Hooge Veluwe (Koningsweg 14), so they are equally placed for the wooded Veluwe surroundings. They differ mainly in size and facilities:
- Ayla — modern detached chalet in the forest, sleeps 4 (2 bedrooms). Has a hot tub, a garden and access to the resort pool. No BBQ, no fire pit, no sauna.
- Family L-Cube — larger house, sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms), with an extensive private garden. Has a sauna and resort pool access. No hot tub, no BBQ and no fire pit.
- Tiny Cube — tiny house, sleeps 4, with an indoor pellet stove, a fire pit, a shared wood-fired hot tub and resort pool access. No BBQ and no sauna.
- Forest Cube — tiny house on the same concept as Tiny Cube, sleeps 4, with an indoor pellet stove, a fire pit, a shared wood-fired hot tub and resort pool access. No BBQ and no sauna.
- Wellness — stylish chalet for 2, ideal for couples. Has a hot tub, a sauna, a BBQ, a fire pit and resort pool access. It is single-storey (ground-level).
The Hattemerbroek home near Zwolle
Family Wellness is a luxury wellness chalet in Hattemerbroek (Vogelzangveldweg 23), near Zwolle. It sleeps 5, has a hot tub, a sauna, a swimming pool, a BBQ and a large garden with a terrace, so it suits families who want wellness facilities after a day on foot or by bike. It is the most accessible of all the homes: it is single-storey and step-free, and it is the only home with contactless self check-in.
Czech homes in the Giant Mountains
If you prefer mountain hiking, the three Czech villas sit in the Giant Mountains (Krkonoše) near Trutnov and Jilemnice. All three have a BBQ, a fire pit and a garden, and each sleeps 8:
- Celine — detached villa on a large private plot with several terraces, sleeps 8 (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Has a hot tub and a sauna with a panoramic view.
- Marianne — luxury villa on a large plot with several terraces, sleeps 8 (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Has a hot tub and a Finnish sauna.
- Elizabeth — house sleeps 8 (4 bedrooms, 8 beds), with an upstairs suite that has its own sitting area, kitchen and bed. No hot tub and no sauna. This is the only home that does not allow pets.
Wellness facilities after an active day
To relax after walking or cycling, here is where each facility is available:
- Hot tub: Ayla, Celine, Marianne, Family Wellness, Tiny Cube, Wellness and Forest Cube. Not at Elizabeth or Family L-Cube.
- Sauna: Celine, Marianne, Family L-Cube, Family Wellness and Wellness. Not at Ayla, Elizabeth, Tiny Cube or Forest Cube.
- Swimming pool (resort pool, Veluwe homes only): Ayla, Family L-Cube, Family Wellness, Tiny Cube, Wellness and Forest Cube. The Czech homes (Celine, Elizabeth, Marianne) have no pool.
- Fire pit for the evening: Celine, Elizabeth, Marianne, Tiny Cube, Wellness and Forest Cube. Not at Ayla, Family L-Cube or Family Wellness.
Travelling with a dog
Eight of the nine homes are pet-friendly, which is useful if you like to hike with a dog. Pets are welcome at Ayla, Celine, Family L-Cube, Family Wellness, Forest Cube, Marianne, Tiny Cube and Wellness, always with written approval in advance. A pet fee applies: €35 at Ayla, Tiny Cube and Forest Cube, €39 at Wellness, €49 at Family L-Cube, €60 at Celine and Family Wellness, and €70 at Marianne. Elizabeth is the only home that does not allow pets.
Good to check
Maridu does not publish fixed distances or travel times to trails, cycle routes or attractions, so confirm what is within reach for a specific house before you book. The garden, hot tub, sauna, pool, BBQ, fire pit and pet details above come from each home’s listing; check the current accommodation page to confirm the exact facilities for your dates. All homes have a minimum stay of 2 nights, check-in from 15:00 to 23:00 and check-out at 10:00.
If you would like help choosing the best home for your walking or cycling trip, contact Maridu on +31 6 27 43 36 09 or at info@holidayhomesmaridu.com.
FAQ
How many people can these homes accommodate?
Capacity ranges from 2 to 8 guests. Wellness sleeps 2; Ayla, Tiny Cube and Forest Cube sleep 4; Family Wellness sleeps 5; Family L-Cube sleeps 6; and Celine, Elizabeth and Marianne each sleep 8. Pick the size that fits your group.
Which homes are best for a mountain hiking holiday?
The three Czech villas — Celine, Marianne and Elizabeth — are in the Giant Mountains (Krkonoše), so they suit more mountainous hiking. The six Dutch homes sit in the flatter, wooded Veluwe and near Zwolle, which is well suited to forest walks and cycling.
Which home is best if I travel with a dog?
Any home except Elizabeth accepts pets, always with written approval in advance and a pet fee (from €35 to €70 depending on the home). Elizabeth is the only home that does not allow dogs. Confirm the pet terms on the listing before you book.
Which homes have a hot tub or sauna to relax after a day out?
A hot tub is available at Ayla, Celine, Marianne, Family Wellness, Tiny Cube, Wellness and Forest Cube. A sauna is available at Celine, Marianne, Family L-Cube, Family Wellness and Wellness. Wellness and Family Wellness have both a hot tub and a sauna.