• 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!

• Press the Power button on your Kabelnoord remote control to turn on the device.
• Open the main menu by pressing the left navigation key, select Live TV, and press the middle black button to open it.
• If you are in Apps and Games, return to the main menu by pressing the Back button.

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⚠️ Error message? The TV is probably not set to the correct HDMI input.You can change the HDMI channel using the TV’s other remote control.
Press the SOURCE  button and select the correct HDMI input until the TV displays an image.

❗Don’t forget to log out if you’ve used any other apps. And a small request: please leave the settings and/or language as they are.

📺 Enjoy watching!

The house is (mostly) equipped with underfloor heating. You can control the temperature yourself using the thermostat. Keep in mind that underfloor heating takes time to warm up, so please don’t set it too high — it will eventually reach the selected temperature.

🔥 Nothing beats a cozy evening by the fireplace! Here’s what you should know:

• The fireplace is suitable only for firewood or an ecological fire log.
• Do not use the fireplace when there is no wind, as smoke may blow back into the house.
• Please note that the fireplace gets very hot.
• In wintertime, one ecological fire log is provided for your first fire. It’s easy to light using the paper wrapping and will burn for around three hours.
• The stacked wood (in some houses) is primarily decorative and intended for “emergency use.” If you do use it, thank you in advance for replenishing it.

 

🪵 Buying Wood

• Ecological fire logs are available at our reception (EilandVerhuur, Torenstraat 18, Nes).
• Firewood is available at Welkoop (Fabrieksweg 4, Hollum), and sometimes at local supermarkets.
• We strongly advise against using cheap paraffin blocks, as they do not burn cleanly.

 

🧹 Cleaning the Fireplace

We kindly ask you to leave the fireplace clean:

✅ Put cooled ashes in a waste bag
✅ Tie the bag closed
✅ Dispose of it in the residual waste container
❌ Never use a regular vacuum cleaner!

The holiday home is ventilated via a mechanical ventilation system. In the bathrooms (or other rooms), you can increase ventilation if it becomes humid or warm inside.
If you hear the system running continuously, you may lower the setting if needed.
Please note: the system cannot be switched off.

1. Lowest setting (normal)
2. Middle setting
3. High setting (good for humidity)
4. Timer switch:

• Press once = 10 minutes
• Press twice = 20 minutes
• Press three times = 30 minutes

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.

Accidents can happen easily, even during a holiday. We would be grateful if you inform us in case of breakage or damage, so we can repair it as soon as possible.
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.

To open or close the garden doors, first lift the door handle upwards, then return it to the normal position — after that, you can turn the knob or key.

It can get quite windy on an island, and Villa Kwikstaart is no exception. Therefore, it's important to close the doors behind you.
If you'd like to keep the doors fully open, please use the wooden clogs to prevent them from slamming shut.
At the front door, there is a hook that allows you to secure the door in place.

📄 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

Switching On

• Press the MENU button (middle).
• The display lights up and shows the settings.

Setting the Temperature

• Press MENU until the thermometer icon appears.
• Use + and – to set the desired temperature (usually 70–100 °C).

Setting the Time

• Press MENU until the clock icon appears.
• Use + and – to set:
• Pre-set time (delayed start) → when the sauna should start heating.
• Operating time → how long the sauna remains on (usually 1–4 hours).

Starting the Sauna

• Once temperature and time are set:
• Press and hold the MENU button briefly to start heating.
• The heating icons (star/snowflake symbols) light up while the sauna is heating.

Safety Instructions

• Do not cover the heater or place objects on it.
• Always fill the stone compartment with sauna stones.
• Pour only water onto the stones (no oil, alcohol, or other liquids).
• Ensure proper ventilation in the sauna.

Switching Off

• Press and hold the MENU button for a few seconds to switch off the heater.
• The display turns 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!

The subscription for the outdoor swimming pool, which you can use during the summer months, is on the dining table.

 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!

🌾 The dunes with marram grass are fragile and may not be entered. Once damaged, they sadly do not recover.

🍃 Thank you for taking care of nature!

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

Contact EilandVerhuur