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Adri & Klaas
Description
The cottage is situated in the forest, on the banks of the river Bode and is ideal for a group of up to 32 people. There are 4 bedrooms with private bathrooms, 8 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms, 1 large kitchen with TV, 1 dining room, 1 large living room with TV, 6 toilets, 1 conservatory room with wood fireplace and biljart, 1 playroom and large garden with barbecue on the river bank.
You rent:
Ground floor of 250 m2 with 6 bedrooms, cake, dining room and playroom, 3 bathrooms and 4 toilets.
On the first floor 180 m2, there are 4 bedrooms with 9 sleeping places and private bathrooms, 1 bedroom with 4 sleeping places and large bathrooms. And a living room with television and conservatory room. Heating house: Central heating. On the second floor 1 bedroom with 4 beds and washbasin
The house was built in 1890 by the general director of the Harzer Pulverfabrik. In GDR times it was a crèche. Today it is a house for holidays and family reunions.
The building is made of environmentally friendly loam and half-timbering, and is clad in wood. The ceilings are up to metres high. The house has been renovated and modernised. The house is lovingly furnished. With the large kitchen and dining room you can be together with large groups. In this house you can live and play. It looks like a Pippy Longstocking house and is therefore very suitable for children. Guests rate the house as pleasant and atmospheric.
The garden has a total surface area of 2300 m2. There is a terrace on the banks of the river Bode, with a barbecue and grill and plenty of space for children to play ball and romp around. Downstairs in the house there is a playroom with table tennis and table football. Upstairs in the garden room is a biljart
Sleeping facilities
Rooms and Facilities
pets are allowed by agreement
non-smokers only
Wifi
garden
TV
terrace
dishwasher
washing machine
fireplace
This is what this accommodation offers you
sleeping facilities
Indoor area
Outdoor area
For families
Services
Other equipment
suitable for
Condition
Arrival/Location
Arrival and distances
lake 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
ski lift 20 kilometer
20 kilometer
distance to next shop 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
restaurant 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
centre of the village 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
bus station 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
distance to next railway station 15 kilometer
15 kilometer
distance to next motorway 15 kilometer
15 kilometer
Location and surroundings of object
The House named bottom cock head is located in the forest on the banks of the river bode, in a village of six houses. It is directly from the House in the woods for a summer stroll or to the cross-country skiing. The House is a feature in the trail witch stairs. Its location on the river and the edge of the forest attracts deer, Fox and raccoon. Rubeland, Harz, Saxony-Anhalt.
The next place Rubeland on 2 km, is also located on the river bode, and belongs to the Borough of Oberharz am brocken in the District of Harz. Rubeland has caves. The flora of the 478-meter Bieltstein offers a wide variety of rare plants. Also there is a beautiful nature bath for the whole family.
free time activities
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Optional Services
Advice by the landlord
| rental deposit: | 250 € at time of booking |
| final payment: | 3 weeks before arrival |
additional information about rental price:
| There are 28 beds in the house and 1 baby cot. Enter rental price for at least 16 persons. Please ask for price. At booking € 250,-- deposit, the rest of the rent will be paid three weeks before arrival Energy, waste water: 100 euro per day Visitor's tax euro 2,50 per person per night from 16 years old Cleaning euro 200, In winter energy euro 200 extra |
Cancellation terms:
- You will be refunded half of the booking amount minus the cancellation fee, if you cancel the booking at least 7 days before the planned check-in until 12 o’clock midday CET (Central European time). For cancellations which are made less than 7 days before check-in there will be no refund.
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availability
free occupied arrival or departure
last updated on: 04/11/2026
11 reviews
Overall assessment
4.5 amenities/facilites
4.3 value for money
4.5 service
4.7 location
3.8 cleaniless
May 2026
Jonas M. from Köln
4,8
5
5
5
5
4
Great!
A great house for large groups!
We have already enjoyed the generosity of the house and the property with its direct location by the Bode and the many quiet (no roads, train lines, airplane routes nearby) for the second time.
Cooking for large groups is also easily possible thanks to the appropriate equipment.
The contact with the local caretaker is friendly and uncomplicated.
Gladly again!
April 2026
Familie Z. from Dortmund, Dresden, Neustrelitz, Berlin
2,6
3
2
2
5
1
Idyllic location - Condition of the house not as described
Three years ago, we booked this idyllic house by the Bode and accepted at that time that the outdoor area was still under construction. This situation was communicated transparently and was understandable for us. During our recent stay last weekend, however, we had to notice that the overall condition of the house has deteriorated significantly and does not meet the expectations raised by the presentation of the property in essential areas. Several equipment and hygiene deficiencies are, in our view, unacceptable: windows and curtains are clearly dirty, the bathrooms are in an inadequate condition, and the bed linen and towels do not appear to be hygienically flawless. Furthermore, parts of the equipment – such as the existing charcoal grills and the ceramic cooktop – are only limited or questionable in usability. Cookware shows significant wear and affects the preparation. We bought wine glasses on-site.
We particularly criticize the technical deficiencies, including poorly functioning drains, a leaking radiator valve, and a defective mixing faucet that only provides very hot water. These issues not only affect comfort but also raise questions about safety.
In this context, we consider the current representation of the house in the published photos to be inappropriate and misleading. We hope and wish for the next guests that the mentioned deficiencies are checked and resolved promptly. We are happy to provide the owner with current images for an objective assessment.
recommend for: adventure and experience
June 2025
Julia G. from Regensburg
4,8
5
4
5
5
5
Again and again, gladly!
A beautiful house, we had a family reunion at the white house for the second time. The children also feel very comfortable there, there is plenty of space in the house and outside.
Pleasantly quiet location.
April 2022
Ute W. from Berlin
5,0
5
5
5
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5
Super house for a big family reunion!
We had a great time with the extended family! The spacious house offers plenty of room. The elaborately renovated house left nothing to be desired. Large, bright rooms, some with private bathrooms. The kitchen is large and practically equipped. The common rooms are nicely furnished and meet all needs.
We were able to sit outside by the river and in the sun and barbecue when the weather was nice.
Many places of interest in the immediate vicinity invite you to make excursions for every taste.
Highly recommended house with lots of charm and the outdoor area has lots of potential!
Thank you!
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday
August 2019
Mandy S. from Auerbach
4,5
5
5
5
3
House on the Bode
The house is very large, the kitchen is an absolute highlight, there are 3 large kitchen areas, 2 stoves, 2 dishwashers, 3 sinks, and enough seating space. The rooms are large, on the upper floor there are 3 rooms with their own bathroom. In the garden, you can sit comfortably, make a fire in the stove, and in the fire pit.
The location is not far from two show caves. Very nice house with lots of space and good quality.
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, holiday with pet, romantic holiday
Contact
Adri & Klaas
We wish you a warm welcome to our holiday home If you have any questions, please call us.
Host since: 12/29/2017
response rate: 80%
response time: 1 day
Contact languages: German, English, Niederländisch
listing #: 49631
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listing #: 49631
Last updated: 08.06.2026
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«The White House on the river» achieves a holiday rating of 4.5 (rating scale: 1 to 5) at 11 submitted reviews.
