- 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!
On Zwarteweg (in the direction of Nes or Buren), there are 3 locations with public waste containers for residual waste, paper, and glass.
⚠️ Don’t forget to drop off your waste before you leave. Many thanks!
The controls for the gas fireplace are located on the right-hand side of the wall. Press and hold the (+) and (–) buttons simultaneously for a few seconds. You can then adjust the heat by pressing the (+) or (–) button. To turn the fireplace off, press and hold both buttons (+) and (–) again for a few seconds.
⚠️ Please note: This is a decorative fireplace (not very energy-efficient) and not intended to heat the house. Be mindful of gas consumption. When in use, it also interferes with the main heating system. If you still wish to use it, please do so with care — preferably for no longer than one hour.
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.
- Lowest setting (normal)
- Middle setting
- High setting (good for humidity)
- 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.
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.
The kitchen tap is equipped with a Quooker (boiling water tap!). It dispenses boiling hot water using a double push-and-turn motion on the round control ring.
Press the ring down twice — on the second press, hold it down and turn it counterclockwise.
⚠️ Caution! Boiling hot water comes out of the tap immediately.
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!
📄 Safety Instructions
- Do not use the sauna if you are pregnant, have serious medical conditions, heart problems, or high blood pressure, unless advised by a doctor.
- 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: 50 °C (never above 60 °C).
- Max. session duration: 30 minutes.
- Do not pour water or oils on the infrared elements.
- Do not use the sauna if there are damaged cables or technical issues.
⚠️ Important: Use of the sauna is at your own risk. EilandVerhuur is not liable for improper use or any medical consequences.
⏻ Instructions for Use
On the front of the sauna there is an ON/OFF-button that lets you easily switch the sauna on or off.
The Sauna
Inside the cabin, your body temperature rises to approx. 39 °C, prompting the body to sweat. This offers various health benefits, including improved blood circulation, better breathing, faster metabolism, lowered blood pressure, strengthened immune system, muscle relaxation and pain relief.
A sauna session also deeply cleanses the skin. Dry skin becomes more hydrated and activated by sweating.
✅ The Sauna Ritual
Shower
- Take a warm shower before entering the sauna, even if you already showered earlier in the day. This helps warm up your body and improves perspiration.
Dry off
- Dry yourself completely — dry skin sweats faster in the sauna.
Sauna cabin
- Sauna temperature is usually between 50–60 °C.
- Always sit or lie on a towel.
- The higher you sit, the hotter it gets.
- (Not for infrared saunas) Pouring water on stones can raise humidity.
- A session typically lasts 8–15 minutes.
- Before leaving, sit on the lower bench for a moment to stabilize circulation.
- Sit or lie down in a relaxed position. Gentle movement or self-massage can promote sweating and relaxation.
Cool down
- Take your time to cool off.
- Start with deep breaths of fresh air.
- Then cool your body thoroughly, including your head — use a cold shower, cold bath, or step outside.
Rest
- Rest for at least 15 minutes after cooling down.
- Sit or lie down calmly; perhaps read a book.
Hydrate
- Drink non-alcoholic beverages to rehydrate — water is always a good choice.
Repeat
If you wish, repeat the steps above one or more times for a complete sauna experience.
Enjoy and relax!
Hybrid and electric cars can be charged at the charging station using your own charging card.
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