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Escape in the Heart of Elend

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Holiday Home Swimming Pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Elend
  • Harz National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wurmberg Gondola
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wurmberg
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

Escape in the Heart of Elend

This spacious pet-friendly holiday home in Elend offers a luxurious retreat with free WiFi and a private indoor pool. Located right in the town center, it’s the perfect base to explore Harz’s natural and cultural gems. Nearby attractions include the Brocken summit, Wernigerode Castle, and the serene Elendstal valley. For history lovers, the Sorge Border Museum and Germany’s smallest wooden church add unique charm to your itinerary. The property features six cozy bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, and a welcoming living/dining room with a fireplace, satellite TV, and stereo system. The open kitchen is fully equipped with ceramic stove, oven, dishwasher, and fridge-freezer. Guests can unwind in the private sauna or enjoy a swim in the roofed pool. Additional amenities include central and floor heating, a terrace, garden with barbecue, sand pit, and family-friendly extras like a high chair and children’s bed. Surrounded by forest trails and just 5 km from ski slopes and lakes, the location is ideal for year-round adventure. Dining options nearby include the rustic Waldbad-Schenke, the hearty Restaurant Zum Berg – Quell Stübchen, and the cozy Zum Steinofen.
This holiday home is one of the Award winners of 2017 Expenses related to charging an electric or hybrid car (when possible) are always charged according to use and separately
Layout: Ground floor: (Entrance, hallway, open kitchen(toaster, cooker(ceramic, electric), coffee machine(filter), oven, dishwasher, fridge(+ freezer)), Living/diningroom(TV(flatscreen, satellite), fireplace, DVD player, radio, stereo unit), bedroom(double bed), bedroom(double bed), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet), relaxation area(shower, sauna), swimming pool(private, roofed, 6 x 3 m.)) On the 1st floor: (bedroom(2x single bed(90 x 200 cm)), bedroom(2x single bed(90 x 200 cm)), bedroom(double bed(180 x 200 cm)), bedroom(double bed(180 x 200 cm)), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet)) tumble dryer, washing machine, heating(central, floor heating), terrace(20 m2), garden(600 m2), garden furniture, BBQ(charcoal), parking, parasol, sand pit, children's bed, high chair

These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.:
Pets; Max. 2; € 10/Pet/Night
Bed linen; Possible to rent per package, € 15 p.p./Stay
Tourist tax; € 2,50 /person/night (Indication)

Optional services that you can arrange on site:
Bath towels; Included in the price when you rent a linen package
Kitchen linen; Present
Wifi; Free
Wood; € 10/Set
Cot; free (on request)
High chair; free (on request)
Cot + High chair; free (on request)
Heating the pool; Included
Use washing machine; Included

Property manager

Belvilla by OYO
Premier Host

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Bed sheets fee: EUR 15 per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Oberharz am Brocken

Located in Oberharz am Brocken, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Harz National Park and Brocken. Brocken Coaster and Harz Narrow Gauge Railways are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, power boating and skiing.
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Elend

What's nearby

  • Kleinste Holzkirche Deutschlands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harz National Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wurmberg Gondola - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Wurmberg - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Wernigerode Marktplatz - 17 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Wernigerode Elmowerk Station - 24 min drive
  • Hecklingen (CSO-Magdeburg - Cochstedt) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grüne Tanne
  • ‪Puppe's Brotzeitstube - ‬5 min drive
  • Cafe am Kurpark
  • ‪Hotel Brockenscheideck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grimbarts - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape in the Heart of Elend have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Escape in the Heart of Elend pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape in the Heart of Elend?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape in the Heart of Elend?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape in the Heart of Elend located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Harz-Saxony-Anhalt Nature Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Harz National Park. Kleinste Holzkirche Deutschlands and Schierker Feuerstein Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely loved it here! The living room with the fireplace was so inviting aft ...

Absolutely loved it here! The living room with the fireplace was so inviting after skiing, The private pool was a bonus, though we didn't use it much in winter, Only downside was the Wi-Fi was a bit slow at times, but honestly, who needs it when you're in such a beautiful place?

2/10 Terrible

Gezim O.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schreckliche Aufenthalt

Wir waren 2023 schon einmal in diesem Haus und hatten eine wunderbare Zeit, doch dieses Jahr war der Aufenthalt enttäuschend. In den zwei Jahren hat der Poolbereich stark unter Schimmel gelitten, und der Saunaofen löste den FI-Schalter aus, sodass wir die Sauna wegen ständiger Stromausfälle nicht nutzen konnten. Der Pool hatte eine Wassertemperatur von 20 Grad, was für Erholung nicht angenehm ist. Die Luftfeuchtigkeit im Raum betrug 95 %, was extrem hoch ist. Uns wurde vorgeworfen, unsere Kinder seien schuld daran, dass die Sauna kaputt ist oder der FI-Schalter auslöst, weil sie ins Pool gesprungen seien. Zur Klarstellung: Die Kinder waren nur einmal dort, da das Wasser zu kalt war.Der Elektriker war dort er sagte der Saunaofen ist kaputt und daran liegt es. In den 2 Tagen waren fünf Handwerker vor Ort, sodass wir unseren Urlaub überhaupt nicht wie geplant genießen konnten. Das WC-Schloss war bereits am ersten Tag kaputt, wurde provisorisch repariert, bis sich jemand von uns dort einsperrte. Danach wurde es fachgerecht repariert. Die Eigentümer waren von unseren ständigen Anrufen wegen der Mängel genervt und forderten uns zweimal auf, das Haus innerhalb von einer Stunde zu verlassen, sonst würde die Polizei gerufen – was natürlich lächerlich ist. Das Haus ist in einem schrecklichen Zustand und absolut nicht empfehlenswert. Null Sterne.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie Marie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heinrich N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Die Vermieterin

Der Aufenthalt war gut. Ein schönes Haus und sehr gute Vermieter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Rudolf F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferienhaus Loretta in Elend

Super!!! Danke an Frau Cindy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aline M.

Das Haus war toll ausgestattet, perfekt für ein Wochenende mit Freunden / Famili ...

Das Haus war toll ausgestattet, perfekt für ein Wochenende mit Freunden / Familie. Das Haus war sogar um einiges moderner eingerichtet als auf den Bildern. Der Pool und die Sauna waren natürlich ein besonders tolles Highlight!
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10/10 Excellent

En general, una gran experiencia, La casa estaba limpia y tenía todas las comodi ...

En general, una gran experiencia, La casa estaba limpia y tenía todas las comodidades que podíamos pedir, Los niños disfrutaron del jardín mientras nosotros nos relajábamos junto a la piscina, ¡Definitivamente volveríamos!
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8/10 Good

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit während unseres Aufenthalts, Das Ferienhaus ist geräu ...

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit während unseres Aufenthalts, Das Ferienhaus ist geräumig und wirklich gut ausgestattet, Ich liebte die Kücheneinrichtung, das Kochen für alle war ein Kinderspiel, Das Grillen im Freien hat auch Spaß gemacht! Nur eine kurze Autofahrt zu den Skiliften, was perfekt für uns war
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8/10 Good

We hadden een geweldige tijd in dit vakantiehuis, Het was goed uitgerust en zeer ...

We hadden een geweldige tijd in dit vakantiehuis, Het was goed uitgerust en zeer comfortabel, De nabijheid van het Harz National Park was een groot pluspunt voor onze buitenavonturen

10/10 Excellent

Birgit P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Familienfeier

Wir hatten einen ganz tollen Aufenthalt. Wir haben es sehr genossen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Una estancia agradable en general, La casa era cómoda y las comodidades eran suf ...

Una estancia agradable en general, La casa era cómoda y las comodidades eran suficientes, La ubicación cerca de los remontes era muy conveniente para nuestros planes de esquí

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dette feriehus er en hel vibe! Spacius og hyggeligt, perfekt til en venneferie, ...

Dette feriehus er en hel vibe! Spacius og hyggeligt, perfekt til en venneferie, Den private pool er fantastisk efter en lang dag på skridtene, Plus, saunaen er en total game changer, 🏡💦
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10/10 Excellent

Dom znajduje się w pięknej okolicy, otoczony naturą, Odkryliśmy, że jest bardzo ...

Dom znajduje się w pięknej okolicy, otoczony naturą, Odkryliśmy, że jest bardzo relaksujący, Prywatny basen był dla nas atrakcją, szczególnie w słoneczne dni
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastisk fastighet för stora grupper! Mycket utrymme, och sovrummen var bekväm ...

Fantastisk fastighet för stora grupper! Mycket utrymme, och sovrummen var bekväma, Köket var bra för matlagning, och vi tyckte om att grilla på terrassen
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10/10 Excellent

¡Genial para familias! Tuvimos un tiempo maravilloso con nuestros hijos, El jard ...

¡Genial para familias! Tuvimos un tiempo maravilloso con nuestros hijos, El jardín era perfecto para que jugaran, y las habitaciones eran acogedoras, Además, estar cerca de las tiendas era muy conveniente
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10/10 Excellent

Elskede virkelig beliggenheden! Tæt på ski lift og omgivet af natur, Grill på te ...

Elskede virkelig beliggenheden! Tæt på ski lift og omgivet af natur, Grill på terrassen er et must for de solnedgangsbilleder, Perfekt til familier eller en stor vennegruppe

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schön

Toller Pool, Sauna, Kamin...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles ganz hervorragend

Super schön!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Cet endroit a dépassé nos attentes ! Le sauna était un bon ajout, et nous avons ...

Cet endroit a dépassé nos attentes ! Le sauna était un bon ajout, et nous avons apprécié la politique acceptant les animaux de compagnie, Les restaurants locaux étaient à distance de marche, ce qui était très pratique

10/10 Excellent

Ralph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 Mann Knobelrunde

10 Männer im Alter von 58 bis 79 Jahren waren begeistert von Loretta
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

La posizione era ideale per il nostro gruppo, con facile accesso agli impianti d ...

La posizione era ideale per il nostro gruppo, con facile accesso agli impianti di risalita e molti sentieri per escursioni, La casa aveva tutto ciò di cui avevamo bisogno, incluso un accogliente camino che ha reso le nostre serate perfette

10/10 Excellent

Nawras G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Es war einfach toll

Das Haus war perfekt und sauber. Das Schwimmbad war ein Highlight für die Kinder. Braunlage ist nicht weit entfernt, wo Wintersport möglich ist.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sehr geräumig und gut gepflegt, Wir hatten alles, was wir brauchten, und die Gas ...

Sehr geräumig und gut gepflegt, Wir hatten alles, was wir brauchten, und die Gastgeber waren freundlich und hilfsbereit, Die nahegelegenen Skigebiete waren perfekt für unseren Skiurlaub
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10/10 Excellent

Spazioso e perfetto per le famiglie! Avevamo 12 persone e non ci siamo mai senti ...

Spazioso e perfetto per le famiglie! Avevamo 12 persone e non ci siamo mai sentiti angusti, Le camere erano accoglienti e i bagni puliti, Il sauna è stata un successo tra gli adulti, Solo un avviso, il riscaldamento ha impiegato un po' a partire, ma una volta attivato, era super comodo, Ne valeva davvero la pena!

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