Staying and working with Kaatje

4.75 (24 reviews)

Verified Siebengewald, Limburg, Netherlands #s005184

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Electricity

Hot water

Ways to spend the night

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Tent

About this campspace

Free camping in exchange for a job on our site (maximum 3 nights).

We are Juul, Tuur and Ellis. We also have Flint (dog), Kaatje (cat), Ben & Jerry (rabbits) and 4 chickens.
July 1, 2021 we moved from Rotterdam to Siebengewald. Since then we have been the proud owners of a handy house that stands on approximately 7000m2 of land.
From June 2021-October 2021 we have worked hard to make our house livable. We now have two bedrooms, Tuur's workplace and the living room ready.
A new roof, solar panels, Juul's workplace, the floor in the living room and the mezzanine, the outdoor sauna, are planned for 2022.
Next to our house is a beautiful piece of land with a large 'swimming' pond, croaking frogs, birds and our swimming pool.
It's basic. But you are more than welcome. You can borrow our BBQ and take a dip in the swimming pool (from May) or the natural pond.
There is a pottipot available and a shower bag. You can tap water from us and of course you can also get a bucket of warm water for washing dishes or freshening up.
Electricity is available, but given current energy prices, for a fee.

We have two spots.
1 place reserved for a camper bus / self-build camper.
We prefer not to see large motorhomes, motorhomes with an alcove.
In addition, 1 place for a tent (you).
It is possible that the places are both booked. So there is a chance that you are not alone on our site.

Within 10-30 minutes you will find various villages (Gennep, Nieuw-Bergen, Afferden) and within 25 minutes you are in Nijmegen. Within a fifteen minute walk or 5 minutes by bike you are in the Maasduinen National Park.
Next to our house is an N-road. There is quite a bit of local traffic, especially in the morning and in the evening. The rest of the day is not too bad for us, in the weekends it is quieter in terms of traffic anyway.

We ask our guests to do a 'concrete' job during their stay. These are mainly garden-related jobs at the moment.

Some of the jobs:
- dig up the sand of 'our beach and remove weeds.
- clear a designated part of the garden from weeds.
- Prune part of the hedges.
- Cut down some trees and saw them into small pieces.
- Pruning / felling bamboo forest
- Prune reed plumes
- Modify rabbit hutch so that our 'men' no longer fight.
- the vegetable garden, preparing the vegetable garden.
- the benches in the garden, sanding and again in the stain
- do you have a quality that you think will make us happy, that is also allowed, let us know in your message.

We hope to see you soon.

Greetings Juliet, Tuur and Ellis.

Your host

Juliet Go to map

Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

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Available pitch types

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Camping pitch camper

Bring your own

bus camper / DIY camper
max 3 meters high, 6 meters long.

No Alcove camper.

from per night

Camping pitch tent

Bring your own

Tent

Pitch for 1 tent

Electricity available for a fee
Dog allowed, but on a leash.
Pottipot available (clean yourself)

from € 0.00 per night

: 2 persons
: 1 pitch

Your host, Juliet

4.75 (24 reviews)

Acceptance rate: 57%

Response time: slowly

Tips

Walk or cycle to the Maasduinen National Park
Visit Gennep, Nieuw Bergen or Afferden

Reviews

Jonas

Tell us about your experience
Myrte and I had a great experience! We stayed in a tent overlooking the pond. Every day we woke up with a beautiful view and surrounded by a variety of trees and plants.
During the day we enjoyed DIY, visited the picturesque town of Gennep and walked the Maasduinen. In the evening we enjoyed the evening sun in the fantastic garden or the vibrant atmosphere in Nijmegen.
We had a brilliant stay, a huge thank you to Tuur and Juliet!

How was the contact with the host?
We could count on passionate hosts and smooth communication. The hosts were present on arrival and departure and were available at all times. Moreover, their presence was perfectly balanced with our privacy.

Tips for new guests?
We recommend walking around the reservoir in the Maasduinen. This was our most beautiful experience.
Despite the beautiful location of our tent, I had some trouble with the street at night. I recommend bringing ear plugs.

February 2023 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Hi Jonas and Myrthe,

It was great having you there. Glad you had a good stay with us.
Who knows until next time.
Love

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Moon-Soleil

Tell us about your experience
Very beautiful and peaceful place. Really simple to come to yourself, while you can do some chores on the land. All very accessible and nice to get away from it all.

How was the contact with the host?
Super! They are very sweet, hospitable people and also flexible. Definitely a place where you feel at home.

October 2022 · Translated from dutch

Tizian

Tell us about your experience
I was 3 days (2 next) with the two. The area is super large and idyllic. I went cycling, fishing and hiking in the area which was very nice. I was able to help them both with chores around the house. The hosts are very friendly and nice. The dog is very playful and sweet.

How was the contact with the host?
Very nice and hospitable people.

September 2022 · Translated from german

Host Juliet has responded

Thanx for your help!
Maybe we meet each other another time.
Greetz, Juul and Tuur

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L.M.C.J.

Tell us about your experience
What a great concept and what a nice family to stay with! I was there for 3 nights and I was active every day: cycling/walking in the green surroundings. They had come up with a nice job for me: pruning aquatic plants in the pond. Because it was so warm, this was nice and refreshing and it gave the necessary satisfaction because it was quite densely grown (20 wheelbarrows of plants taken out with the three of us, we made a good team!).
If you like to be active outside, this is a really nice place!

How was the contact with the host?
Excellent!

Tips for new guests?
Bring mosquito protection!

August 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Hi!
Thanks a lot for your help!
We've done a lot of work.

Greetings Juul

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Sandra

Tell us about your experience
We had a great time! Beautiful place, very nice hosts and a shame to go again The jobs were also nice to do

How was the contact with the host?
Very good, very nice people.

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Glad you were there.
Always welcome to come back again.
Greetings Juul and Tuur

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Dagmar

Tell us about your experience
A lovely place! Super quiet and you can go your own way. In our case, the job was some garden work, which is absolutely no punishment if you don't have a garden yourself ;)

How was the contact with the host?
Good contact! Fun people :)

July 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Nice that you were there and who knows, see you soon.

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Emma

Tell us about your experience
Very sweet people who have a very nice spot in the garden, beautiful in nature

How was the contact with the host?
Good!

Tips for new guests?
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June 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Thanks Emma,
Glad you were there and thanks for the help.

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Leonie

Tell us about your experience
Hi Juliet and Tuur, thank you for your hospitality! We enjoyed our stay with you immensely! 4 days off grid. It felt a bit like wild camping from when we were in Africa. Delicious! We'd love to visit again! If you are near us with the camper, feel free to app! Kind regards Bern, Leonie, Floris and David

How was the contact with the host?
Juliet and Tuur are both very hospitable and in for a chat!

Tips for new guests?
If you like peace and quiet, making a fire, basic camping, swimming / dipping / boating in the swimming pond? Then you've come to the right place!

April 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Glad you were there.
Greetings Juliet and Tuur

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Connie

Tell us about your experience
Beautiful place and so hospitable, I enjoyed it immensely. Nice to give something back to that beautiful place with hand and span services. What a beautiful concept!! The dog and I enjoyed it! Thanks again Tuur and Juliet!

April 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Dear Connie and Tara,
Nice to have you here.
Love

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Annette

Tell us about your experience
Despite the bad weather (snow) still happy with this new experience!

How was the contact with the host?
Very hospitable, nice family!

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Paulien

Tell us about your experience
We enjoyed our night camping in Juliet and Tuur's garden. Very friendly, hospitable people who like to think along and have a nice chat. We were given wood for the fire so we could enjoy the evening on our 'private beach'. Early in the morning we took a cold dip in the pond and we were allowed to help Juliet with the animals.

How was the contact with the host?
Very nice!

September 2021 · Translated from dutch

anita

Tell us about your experience
Heerlijk stukje paradijs aan een mooie vijver,in de nabijheid van een schitterend natuurpark.

Wij hebben ons eigen stekkie mogen uitzoeken nadat wij welkom geheten zijn door Juliet en Tuur,die samen met hun dochter ,Flynt (de hond) en Kaatje (de kat) een huisje opknappen.

Het ligt aan de weg,achter de struiken,maar je slaapt echt zo door het verkeer heen.

het leuke was de doevakantie.

Wij het verblijf,en zij waren geholpen bij het kippenhok en stapelen van stenen :-)

Na gedane arbeid was het genieten

How was the contact with the host?
Het contact was zeer goed,bij mijn mailtjes was er steeds snel antwoord.

Ook maakten zij geen probleem bij het even naar binnen wippen om iets te vragen.

Tips for new guests?
ik zou het niet weten,gewoon komen,tent opzetten en genieten !

August 2021

Host Juliet has responded

Hi,
Glad you enjoyed it so much.
We are very happy with your help.
Thank you for that.
Greetings Juliet and Tur.

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Ilse

Tell us about your experience
A super fun camping concept. Do some odd jobs and then enjoy the beautiful garden and surroundings for free. This tastes like more.

How was the contact with the host?
Everything went smoothly. Friendly welcome, nice chat, pleasant cooperation. In short: perfect.

August 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Hi Ilse and Marlene,
Nice that you were there.
Who knows goodbye
Greetings Juliet and Tuur

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Ella

Tell us about your experience
Great location, super sweet hospitable people, we would love to come again!

How was the contact with the host?
Everything great

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Sylvia

Tell us about your experience
What a beautiful environment and what a beautiful house and the story that goes with it. Hopefully we were able to make a good contribution to helping with the house. The kids absolutely loved it. We also enjoyed and found it nice to deliver such small amounts to the house.
Good luck with this beautiful house and the great garden.
And enjoy it and make something beautiful out of it . But I think it will certainly work .

Greetings from U.S .

August 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Glad you were there.
You have certainly contributed to our house. Thank you for that.
Who knows goodbye
Juliet and Ture

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Rens

Tell us about your experience
What a great place.

Just relax, stargaze, or meet friends. This non camping is the place to go. Juliet and tuur are super sweet and nice people and they are happy to welcome you!

How was the contact with the host?
Super!

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Hi Renske,
Great that you were there.
Hope to see you again soon.
Greetings Juliet and Tuur

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Vera

Tell us about your experience
Besides camping in the yard as a kid, I never really camped with a tent.
So I was not prepared at all, but I was helped enormously hospitably.
Their garden is beautiful, with a nice big pond, and even a small beach with a fire bowl.
I went earlier than necessary (nothing to do with them), but I hope I can visit again in the future, and this time I'll try to be a little better prepared!

How was the contact with the host?
They are both very sweet hospitable people, with a cheerful daughter.
Despite working hard to turn their new home into a dream home, she responded quickly to my messages, and they both took the time to chat with the guests.

Tips for new guests?
I went alone for the first time, and of course found it very exciting. But as soon as I got there I felt safe, and had the feeling that if something happened or if I needed help, that I could knock on their door.

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Hi Vera,
Know you are welcome next time.
Indeed, a little better preparation and a bit more 'tasty' in your own skin. Then it will be all right.
Nice that you were there.
Greetings Juliet

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Scout Freek About the scout program

Tell us about your experience
Awesome place! The owners devided their garden into two parts: one for own use and one for their guests. We stayed at the “guest side” and it was great: a swimming pond, a pool and surrounded by nature. The only downside is that the house is located next to a busy road, but this wasn’t an issue for us (the garden is almost fully fenced). Thank you for your hospitality Juliet & Tuur!

July 2021

Host Juliet has responded

Hi Frank and Anne,
It was super nice to have you visit.
Who knows goodbye
Greetings Juliet and Tur.

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Rob

Tell us about your experience
What a nice place to be and to lend a hand with maintaining the garden and doing some other chores. We loved being busy with something completely different and enjoyed the surroundings too!

How was the contact with the host?
What a lovely hospitable people you are. My fear of dogs has completely disappeared because of Flintje :)

Tips for new guests?
Apply good at night against the mosquitoes ... that helps!

August 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Hi!
Super nice and nice that you were there.
We'll let you know when the grass carp are purchased :)
Love

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Asje

Tell us about your experience
Nice and small-scale stay. Nice spot in the sun near water. Fine.

How was the contact with the host?
Pleasant people who did their best to please us: extra blanket for the night. In return, whole bunches of bamboo were removed. Everyone happy.
To be repeated.

March 2022 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Super nice that you were there Asje and Bertram.
See you next time!

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Minno

Tell us about your experience
Wonderful spot with people who are realizing their dream place, and who want to share this beautiful place with people like (you and) me.

The spot where I was allowed to stand gave a beautiful view of the pond with lilies, which Monet would not be averse to, really added value in terms of view ...

How was the contact with the host?
Nice contact, friendly people who think along with you and leave you more or less free in how and which job you take on.

I have, for example, hazing the beach on my own initiative.., soothing and a rewarding job.

Tips for new guests?
Don't expect any extra amenities except the basics, don't see it as a camping site but as staying with friends in the (spacious, beautiful) garden…

Have fun

July 2021 · Translated from dutch

Host Juliet has responded

Great to have you there Minno.
See you soon.
Greetings Juliet and Tuur

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Willemijn

Tell us about your experience
We had a wonderful evening and night at the Camping at Kaatje! The hosts are both extremely hospitable and pleasant. The campsite had only just opened, so everything was still in the starting phase, which was no problem at all. We swam in the pond!

How was the contact with the host?
Totally fine!

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Jeroen

Tell us about your experience
Lovely place, with beautiful pond and nice swimming pool. Warm welcome and lovely pets. Thanks to the morning rush hour also a nice long day!

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Colinda

Tell us about your experience
We were looking last minite for a place to pitch our tent, something that was most like camping in the wild. Fortunately, we could go to Juliette. Although there is no sanitary facilities, we were able to set up our tent at their lake and were allowed to use their swimming pool or clean pond. It was a great experience, especially after hiking for 5 hours with a backpack on your back.

How was the contact with the host?
Very good. Once I got in touch with Juliette she was quick to respond and even offered to pick us up. because we were the first guests, we could use the toilet building in their house to be renovated. Very laid back people.

Tips for new guests?
A nice place if you don't have too many expectations yourself. For us it was a luxury, because we wanted to camp in the wild. If you actually want to go to a place where you want to be fully equipped, then this is not your place. Also I had some trouble finding the exact location initially. Only after payment will Campspace deliver this location to you (and the phone number of the host). That gave me some confusion, also because logging in was difficult.

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Surroundings

What you can find in the area

River or stream
Urban area
Forest

Ways to spend the day

Hiking
Cycling
Horseback riding

Additional info

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

If you borrow our BBQ or other stuff, please clean it yourself.
We separate our waste. If you do not want this, please take your own waste home with you.
After 9 pm please be quiet, chatting is of course allowed.

Pets allowed: no

Checking in and out

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Check-out between: To be agreed

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About this campspace

Your host

Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

Available pitch types

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Children

Camping pitch camper

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Your host, Juliet

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Reviews

Jonas

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Moon-Soleil

Tizian

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L.M.C.J.

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Sandra

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Dagmar

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Emma

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Leonie

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Connie

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Annette

Paulien

anita

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Ilse

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Ella

Sylvia

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Rens

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Vera

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Scout Freek About the scout program

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Rob

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Asje

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Minno

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Willemijn

Jeroen

Colinda

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