- Leave before 10:00 a.m.
- Leave the house broom clean
- Clean and empty all appliances (including the dishwasher)
- Take the waste to the containers
- Return inventory to how you found it
- Remove bed linen (not mattress protectors), place in pillowcases by the front door
- Set heating to 19 degrees
- Clean the barbecue
- Place the key in the key safe
Many thanks in advance on behalf of our staff member for leaving the accommodation tidy!
At a distance of 350 meters, you’ll find public waste containers (if you walk from the villa toward or past the campsite, they’re on the right-hand side). There are containers for residual waste, paper, and glass.
⚠️ Please don’t forget to take out the trash before you leave. Many thanks!
Use the control panel on the side of the fireplace.
To switch on: Press and hold the + and – buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until flames appear. Then press the + button twice until “Eco wave” appears (the most energy-efficient mode).
To switch off: Press the – button repeatedly until you're prompted to turn off the gas fireplace.
Y = Yes / confirm
If the fireplace has been on for a while or detects no movement, it will automatically shut off.
⚠️ Please note: This is a decorative fireplace (not very energy-efficient) and not intended to heat the house. Be mindful of gas usage. When in use, it may also counteract the underfloor heating. If you do choose to use it, please do so responsibly — and preferably for no longer than one hour.
The holiday home is ventilated via mechanical ventilation. You can provide additional ventilation (for example, if you notice it's getting a bit more humid or warmer in the house):
In the house, you’ll find a blue supply box (located either in the utility cupboard or under the sink). Inside you’ll find items such as light bulbs, batteries, and a vacuum cleaner bag.
If needed, you are welcome to use these. We kindly ask you to note it on the form in the box and to leave the form on the dining table upon departure.
In case of serious damage or loss, we kindly ask you to cover the cost of replacement or repair.
🐾 How lovely — your four-legged friend is joining you on holiday to Ameland!
Click here for extra information to ensure a wonderful stay.
📱 Tip: Check out our AmelandApp (under the button "Discover Ameland").
Here you’ll find detailed information about off-leash areas, fun walking tips, and everything you need to know about visiting with your dog.
This is a non-smoking property. Of course, smokers are welcome to smoke outside.
⚠️ Please be aware of the fire hazard! Cigarettes must be disposed of in an ashtray or bin. If we find cigarette waste around the house and need to clean it up, we will deduct the costs from the deposit.
📄 Safety Instructions
- Do not use the sauna if you are pregnant, have serious illnesses, heart problems, high blood pressure, or without medical advice.
- Leave the sauna immediately if you feel dizzy, nauseous, or unwell.
- Not suitable for small children without supervision.
- Drink plenty of water before and after sauna use.
- Max. temperature: 100 °C.
- Max. session duration: 30 minutes.
- Do not pour water or oils on infrared elements.
- Do not use the sauna if there are damaged electrical cables or malfunctions.
⚠️ Note: Use of the sauna is at your own risk. EilandVerhuur is not liable for improper use or any medical consequences.
⏻ Instructions for Use
Display
- Top value (°C): Shows the current sauna temperature.
- Bottom value (Time): Displays the set or remaining operating time.
Control Buttons and Functions
Temperature button: Set the desired temperature (40–110 °C) using the plus or minus button.
Time button: Set the operating time (1–6 hours for private use, up to 12 hours for commercial use).
MENU: Access settings and navigate through menu options.
Plus button: Increase the value (temperature/time/menu settings).
Minus button: Decrease the value (temperature/time/menu settings).
Heater on/off: Turn the heater on or off.
Lighting: Switch the sauna lighting on or off.
Fan: Switch the fan on or off (if available).
Basic Operation
On/Off:
- Press the heater on/off button.
Setting the temperature:
- Press the temperature button.
- Use plus or minus to set the desired temperature.
Setting the time:
- Press the time button.
- Use plus or minus to set the operating time.
Lighting/Fan:
- Press the corresponding button to turn these functions on or off.
The Sauna
Inside the cabin, your body temperature rises to approx. 39 °C, prompting the body to sweat. This can have many benefits, such as improved blood circulation, better breathing, faster metabolism, lower blood pressure, improved resistance to infections, muscle relaxation and pain relief.
A sauna session also deeply cleanses your skin. For dry skin, the structure can improve through water absorption and sweat gland activation.
✅ The Sauna Ritual
Showering
- Take a warm shower before entering the sauna — even if you’ve already showered earlier in the day. This warms up your body and promotes better sweating.
Drying Off
- Dry yourself thoroughly after showering, so your skin starts sweating more quickly.
Sauna Cabin
- Temperature typically ranges between 50–60 °C.
- Always sit or lie on a towel.
- The higher you sit, the hotter it gets.
- If desired, you may pour water over the stones or coals to increase humidity
- (not applicable to infrared saunas).
- A session lasts on average 8–15 minutes.
- Before exiting, sit on the lower bench for a moment to stabilise circulation.
- Sit or lie in a relaxed position; gentle movement or massage helps promote sweating and relaxation.
Cooling Down
- Take your time to cool down.
- Start with deep breaths of fresh air.
- Then cool your entire body — including your head — with a cold shower, bath, or (if available) fresh air outdoors.
Resting
- After cooling down, allow your body to rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Sit or lie down and, for example, read a book.
Hydration
- Drink a non-alcoholic beverage during your rest period to replenish fluids. Water is always a good choice.
Repeating
If desired, you can repeat these steps one or more times for a full sauna experience.
Enjoy and relax!
Due to the thatched roof, open fire is strictly prohibited. This also includes charcoal barbecues. If an electric or gas barbecue is available, you are welcome to use it.
🧼 Please don’t forget to leave the barbecue clean when you leave. Thank you!
Unfortunately, ticks are also found on Ameland. This parasite can be dangerous because it can transmit various diseases through a bite. From April to October, ticks are very common. Therefore, always check yourself carefully after being in the dunes, forest, or garden. If a tick has bitten you, use a tick remover (tick tool) to take it out.
How to prevent a tick bite?
A tick cannot fly or jump. It drops down from bushes or tall grass. In principle, it can suck blood anywhere on the body, but it prefers to settle in skin folds, such as the hairline, armpits, buttock crease, groin, or behind the knees.
You can help prevent tick bites as follows:
- In areas where ticks are common, always wear long trousers (tuck the trouser legs into your socks) and a shirt with long sleeves.
- Wear light-coloured clothing so that you can easily spot a tick.
- Apply an insect repellent containing DEET or lemon eucalyptus extract to uncovered skin for optimal protection against tick bites.
Check, check, double check!
Been on an adventure? Enjoyed nature? Check yourself and/or each other thoroughly for tick bites! Even if you have protected your skin in advance, it is still necessary to check your body. A tick bite is hardly noticeable, and that’s the danger: you can be bitten without realising it. So always check!
If you find a tick, remove it as quickly as possible. The longer it stays attached to your skin, the greater the chance that it will transmit pathogens.
If you do get a tick bite
Do NOT do this!
Attention! Always remove a tick the right way: with a proper tick remover. Do not use alcohol or other substances to stun the tick. Do not try to remove it with your nails, tweezers, or even a cigarette. Doing so can put the tick into shock. Bad for the tick, but worse for you! When in shock, the tick regurgitates the contents of its stomach, including harmful bacteria and viruses, which can then enter your body. Exactly what you want to avoid!
Never throw a live tick back into nature – crush it carefully so it cannot infect anyone else.
Do this!
Found a tick? Use a good tick remover and grasp the tick by the head, as close to the skin as possible. Remove it with a steady, twisting and pulling motion. Then disinfect the bite with alcohol.
Did part of the tick (mouthparts or head) stay behind in your skin? Don’t panic – just remove it as you would a splinter. In that case, you twisted or pulled too hard or not enough. Removing ticks is a delicate task.
Always write down the date and location of the tick bite in your diary/calendar and note where on your body the bite occurred. If an infection develops, this information will help you get the right treatment quickly.
⚠️ If a red spot or ring appears around the bite within a few weeks, or if you feel unwell, this may indicate an infection with the Borrelia bacterium. Contact your doctor immediately and provide as much information as possible. The sooner treatment begins, the greater the chance of success!
In case of emergency, call 112 directly.
GP Practice Jacobs
Nesserweg 4, Ballum: 0031519 554175
GP Practice Maters
Schoolstraat 1, Nes: 0031519 542018
Police Ameland
0900 8844
Dentist Practice
Douweklipweg 14, Ballum: 0031519 554104
Veterinary Practice Schols
Vermaningspad 4, Nes: 0031519 542158
Then please don’t hesitate to let us know — we’re happy to help!
Call, email, or stop by at Torenstraat 18 in Nes.
Do you have a complaint? Please report it during your stay so we have the chance to resolve it. Afterwards, there’s often little we can do — and that would be a shame for your holiday experience.
We wish you a wonderful stay!
Team EilandVerhuur