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The countryside at the sea

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A house with a tiled roof, a porch with wicker furniture, and a bench.
A small house with a tiled roof, a garden with scattered leaves, and a bench.
A living room with a TV, fireplace, and seating area.
A grassy area with trees and shrubs, a clear sky, and a path leading through the vegetation.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a red countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Aquafun
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Oostduinkerke, null,null
  • Place, Aquafun
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, National Fisheries Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oostduinkerke Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The countryside at the sea

Ideally located in the large garden of 2500m2, in a residential area, private parking for 2-3 cars, bike storage. Next to the dunes, Hannecaert forest, golf course (Ter Hille -27 holes), beach, shops, 3 marinas (1500 yachts).
The house is furnished with every comfort, ideal for families or for a stay with friends. Living room with firewood (wood on request), equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms (for 6 p. including a mezzanine bedroom, mattress protection, duvet, pillows and blankets available), bathroom, satellite TV (French channels), CD-player, wifi, unlimited barbecue, large outdoor table and lounge. Friendly and warm atmosphere. Owners available.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Ils s'en donneront à coeur joie dans le jardin

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Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Merci de nous prévenir

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Merci de nous préciser

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A l'extérieur, dans le jardin.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Take out the rubbish

Return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1233578a
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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Merci de nous prévenir
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Koksijde

Located in Koksijde, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Koning Albert I Monument and Spanish Pavilion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ter Yde Nature Reserve and Schipgatduinen. Travelling with kids? Consider Plopsaland De Panne and National Fisheries Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Oostduinkerke, null,null

What's nearby

  • Ter Yde Nature Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aquafun - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • National Fisheries Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Oostduinkerke Beach - 7 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Plopsaland De Panne - 21 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Veurne Station - 9 min drive
  • Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪De Mikke - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪De Viking - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffet Restaurant Sunparks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Domein Westhoek - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The countryside at the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The countryside at the sea?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The countryside at the sea on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,128, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The countryside at the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The countryside at the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The countryside at the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The countryside at the sea located?

This family-friendly Koksijde villa is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ter Yde Nature Reserve, Aquafun and National Fisheries Museum. Oostduinkerke Beach and Groenendijk Strand are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for a family of five (2 adults and 3 teenagers), with plenty of space and good amenities.Lots to do in the local area - beach activities, biking, mini golf, lido, World War 1 and 11 bunkers, and easy to get to places a bit further away eg Ghent and Ieper (Ypres) c. 1hr away.Hosts were very friendly and easily contactable and offered lots of ideas for things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you for your nice review. Allways welcome !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2026
Thank you. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend vacation spot!

Thank you for the holidays, highly recommend the vacation spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you for your nice review. We hope to welcoming you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely time

We had a great time staying at the property. The owners were accommodating and are very nice people. The property provides everything for a comfortable stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Hello, thank you very much for your nice appreciation. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed as a family with a medium/largish dog. The hostess was very welcoming and helpful, pointing out some of the best walking routes and recommending some local shops for pastries, meat and fish. It’s a rustic cottage with everything we needed, clean and well presented. It stayed cool despite the warm May weather and would easily sleep 6. The garden was brilliant for the dog and sitting out for dinners. Two different types of coffee machine were available (we went for the Nescafe pods) in the well equipped kitchen and we were able to buy all our groceries in a nearby Carrefour. There are vets available locally for tapeworm treatments needed to travel to the UK and they were able to help in English. Very smooth first trip to Europe by car for us, thanks to our lovely hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks!

Cute little cottage near the dunes. Wonderful landscape. The best hosts! We loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your kind appreciation! We love to welcoming you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice littel house with a big garden

We have a nice time with the family. So many ways in the nature to walk with our dog. Near the beach. The beach was very clean. Only the weather was very changeable.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you for your nice review. Yes, unfortunately, this July has been very windy and rainy. We hope to welcoming you again with a better sunny forecast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely despite the weather

The cottage is cozy, comfortable and functional. We weren't expecting to have to spend as much time inside, but we had a wonderful time. The owners brought us candles since the wind was too intense to have a fire in the fireplace, and there were plenty of pots, pans, dishes and glasses for us to cook up a feast. We felt at home. So much so that we plan on coming back during the summer, so that we can enjoy the barbecue and all the outdoor furniture and games available. It is the perfect place if you're looking for hiking and bicycle trails that will bring you to the dunes, the beach and lovely woods and farms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you for your nice words. We look forward to welcoming you again in Oostduinkerke without the wind 'Odette' for a fantastic sunny stay...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Merci de votre gentille appréciation. Nous serons ravis de vous accueillir une autre fois.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé deux semaines très agréables et ensoleillées dans la maison. Grâce au grand jardin nous étions très libres. La maison est très calme, tout fonctionne bien, le contact avec les propriétaires était simple et chaleureux. Nous ne savions pas que la mezzanine était ouverte ce qui aurait pu être compliqué si nous avions été plus nombreux. Somme toute c’est une belle et petite maison où nous étions très heureux cet été !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Nous étions ravis de vous accueillir. Au plaisir de vous revoir bientôt.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Heel gezellig en rustig huisje in de duinen. Prachtig.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr zufrieden...

...mit dem Ferienhaus ... der Lage des Hauses und der Vermieterin. Wir konnten in ruhiger Umgebung die Ferietage genießen und das Land und die Küste erkunden. Im Haus war alles vorhanden und die Vermieterin sehr freundlich und mit vielen wichtigen Tipps für die Umgebung.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
It was a pleasure to see you both enjoying your holidays at the Belgian coast.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gemütlich

Schön.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
Thank you for your nice review. We hope to welcoming you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Genieten aan zee

We genoten van de rust in de grote tuin van het knusse vakantiehuisje, gelegen in een rusting straatje. Vlotte communicatie en nuttige tips meegekregen van eigenaar! Huisje was goed uitgerust met tal van materiaal en met het mooie weer hebben we de bbq kunnen gebruiken, top!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Wij waren verheugd jullie te leren kennen en kijken ernaar uit jullie opnieuw te mogen verwelkomen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe séjour

Hébergement très fonctionnel, rien ne manque, petite maison entourée de verdure, le cadre est idéal et reposant . La tranquillité et les belles balades étaient au rendez-vous ! Nous garderons de très bons souvenirs de notre séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Merci pour votre gentille appréciation. Au plaisir de vous accueillir une autre fois.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Urlaub

Es war sehr schön, die Vermieterin ist super, das Haus bietet alles was man braucht.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2024
It was a pleasure to meet you both. We really look forward to welcoming you again and hopefully with the sun all day. Kindest regards, Sylvia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour entre amis et famille

Séjour de 4 jours dans cette magnifique petite maison. Accueil chaleureux et sympathique de nos hôtes Sylvie et Denis. Tout était parfait..même la météo. On reviendra....
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
C'était un réel plaisir de vous accueillir. Au plaisir de vous revoir à Oostduinkerke !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fin d'année sur la côte en famille

Au calme , proche des dunes et de la mer . Propriétaires accueillants et de bon conseil ... Beaux souvenirs de fin d'année dans un gîte confortable ...
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Merci pour votre gentil commentaire. Nous étions ravis de vous accueillir en cette fin d'année. Au plaisir de vous revoir.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Schönes Häuschen für Eltern mit großen und kleinen Kindern

Das Häuschen haben wir in einem sauberen und ordentlichen Zustand vorgefunden 👍. Alles was man als Selbstversorger braucht, ist da. Wir wurden von der Vermieterin sehr nett und freundlich empfangen. Wir sind mit 2 Pärchen plus Kind plus Hund gefahren. Mein Mann und ich haben oben geschlafen. Der Auf und Abstieg ist ein Erlebnis 😄 wenn's geht nüchtern bleiben 😉. Auch sollte man als große Person auf den Kopf aufpassen...das rummst ordentlich 🙈. Was wir sehr vermisst haben, ist Stauraum. Wir waren 4 Erwachsene und ein Kind. Oben gab es gar keinen Stauraum und unten nur einen kleinen Schrank und eine kleine Kommode. Wir oben haben also alles im Koffer gelassen. Der Tisch in der Küche ist ziemlich klein für so viele Leute. Wir mussten unseren kleinen Klapptisch dazu stellen, damit wir Platz für den Aufschnitt hatten. Wir waren mit unserem Hund da. Der musste an der Schleppleine bleiben, da das Grundstück nicht geschlossen ist und der Nachbarshund auch gerne Mal vorbei schaute. Das Grundstück an sich bräuchte mehr Pflege. Die Umgebung ist sehr schön und lädt zum spazieren gehen ein. Den Weg zum Strand sind wir nur mit dem Auto gefahren. Der Weg ist zu weit, um alles dorthin zu schleppen. Die Strände sind toll 👍. Grade auch der Hundestrand ist sehr tief und breit. Und super sauber. Vor allem hat man dort auch viel Platz, da dort wegen der Hunde kaum einer liegen möchte.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. The house is indeed not that big as indicated on the site, but we hope you enjoyed of a lot of space and sun in the big garden.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

aangenaam vakantiehuis

heerlijke rustige vakantieweek gehad
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Het was fijn jullie te leren kennen. Altijd welkom!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Belle découverte !

Jolie région , de belles plages de sable. Maison très agréable, calme, avec un bel espace extérieur. Propriétaires très sympathiques et accueillants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Merci pour votre gentille appréciation. C'était un plaisir de vous connaître !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heerlijke rust met het strand om de hoek.

Enorm vriendelijke ontvangst en vervolgens een heerlijk huisje in alle rust. Huisje is knus, maar van alle gemakken voorzien en met een heerlijke tuin voor de hond. Zon tot laat in de avond en met een heerlijke wandeling ben je voor je het weet op het strand. We komen zeker terug!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Fijn dat jullie zo goed hebben kunnen genieten van het zonnetje en de tuin!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Ein einziger Horror

Furchtbar! Ein Alptraum! Wir sind sofort wieder nach Hause gefahren. Es war furchtbar, kein Urlaub möglich!!! Durchgelegene Matratzen in den Betten, ein Garten für Hunde ohne Zaun zur Straße! Ein Esstisch, an dem sich Menschen über 1.70m nicht bequem hinsetzen konnten. Es gab keine Garderobe, um Jacken aufzuhängen. Alles in allem: Horror - eine Ansammlung von Sperrmüll!!! Nie wieder!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rundum gelungene Erholungswoche

Mit 2 Hunden habe ich eine wunderschöne Woche in diesem bezaubernden Häuschen verbracht. Liebevoll und herzlich wurden wir von der Vermieterin begrüßt und auch während des Aufenthaltes unterstützt. Sowohl Wander-, Park- und Einkaufstipps, als auch mal Zeit für einen Schwatz hatte sie für uns. Im Haus, besonders in der Küche, war alles vorhanden, was man so zwischendurch braucht. Ich werde Haus und Vermieterin mit Freude meinen Freunden weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your nice words. It was a pleasure to know you. We really look forward to welcoming you and the dogs again in Oostduinkerke.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sommerurlaub Belgien

insgesamt ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt, sehr nette Vermieter
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you. It was a pleasure to welcome you.

About the host

Hosted by Sylvia Dujardin

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French-Belgian couple (50 years), we love to meet people and live nearby, to be available for our guests.

Why they chose this property

This house is part of a family domain of 2500 square meters. We want to give the opportunity to enjoy happy holidays with family or friends in a nice environment near the sea.

What makes this property unique

The calmness, the birds, the pleasant change of scenery, the situation

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Dutch

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