Squirrel Cottage – cosy holiday home in Hoge Kempen near Maastricht

Squirrel Cottage – Holiday Home in Belgium’s Hoge Kempen near Maastricht

Welcome to Squirrel Cottage, a cosy and fully equipped holiday home located in the heart of Belgium’s Hoge Kempen National Park, close to Maastricht, Genk, Rekem and Lanaken. This family-friendly vacation rental is set in a quiet location at the back of Sonnevijver Holiday Park, offering full privacy, a beautifully illuminated garden, modern amenities such as air conditioning and an EV charging station.

Whether you are looking for nature, culture or relaxation, Squirrel Cottage combines it all for an unforgettable stay in Belgian Limburg.

Your stay: comfortable and complete

Squirrel Cottage offers everything you need for a carefree holiday near Maastricht.

2 bedrooms – suitable for up to 4 guests

1 bathroom – modern and practical

Air conditioning – for a comfortable climate year-round

Spacious living room – with a cosy seating area and smart TV

Fully equipped kitchen – ideal for cooking your own meals

Outside, you will find a large private garden with atmospheric lighting. Guests can enjoy a dining table, spacious picnic table and large lounge sofas – perfect for long summer evenings. In the morning, you’ll wake up to birdsong and playful squirrels running along the fence and flat roof – a unique experience that gave the cottage its name.

Entertainment and modern amenities

After a day exploring the Hoge Kempen, relax with full entertainment options. The smart TV gives access to:

Netflix

Disney+

Sky

HBO Max

Amazon Prime Video

NLZIET with 38 live TV channels (including NPO, RTL and SBS)

Other key features include:

Two private on-site parking spaces

EV charging point for electric cars

The surroundings: Hoge Kempen National Park and beyond

Squirrel Cottage lies in one of Europe’s most beautiful natural regions: Hoge Kempen National Park, with more than 440 km of hiking and cycling trails through forests, heathland and lakes.

Walking & cycling: start directly from the holiday park

Historic Rekem: officially one of Flanders’ most beautiful villages

Maastricht: only 15 minutes away – culture, shopping, terraces and fine dining

Lanaken & Genk: lively towns with shops, parks and museums

Maasmechelen Village: designer outlet shopping nearby

Here you can easily combine nature, culture, shopping and relaxation.

Facilities nearby

Even though the cottage is surrounded by nature, all amenities are close at hand:

Supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Aldi within walking distance

Restaurants and cafés: from casual brasseries to fine dining

Family activities: swimming, canoeing, amusement parks and museums in the area

Who is Squirrel Cottage perfect for?

Nature lovers – walking, cycling and outdoor adventures in the Hoge Kempen

Families – safe, child-friendly setting with a spacious garden

Culture enthusiasts – close to Maastricht, Genk and Hasselt

Active travellers – hiking, cycling, water sports and shopping

Atmosphere and experience

A stay at Squirrel Cottage means escaping the hustle and bustle and enjoying nature in Belgian Limburg.

Start your day with coffee in the garden while squirrels dart across the fence and roof. Spend the day hiking through the Hoge Kempen, cycling past heathlands, or shopping in Maastricht or Maasmechelen Village.

In the evening, return to your private holiday home. Dine outdoors at the garden table or picnic bench, relax on the lounge sofas under the warm garden lights, or settle inside for a movie night with Netflix.

This cottage is more than just a place to stay – it’s a place to create lasting memories.

Practical information

Location: Heidestraat, Rekem (Lanaken), Belgian Limburg – near Maastricht, Genk and Lanaken

Type: Cosy holiday cottage / nature house

Capacity: up to 4 guests

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1

Amenities: air conditioning, WiFi, smart TV with Netflix, Disney+, Sky, HBO Max, Prime Video, NLZIET (38 channels)

Garden: spacious, illuminated, with dining table, picnic table and lounge sofas

Parking: 2 private spaces on-site

EV charging point: available for electric vehicles

Surroundings: hiking, cycling, culture, shopping and family activities

Your holiday in Belgian Limburg

Squirrel Cottage combines peace, nature, comfort and accessibility. Whether you come for hiking in Hoge Kempen National Park, culture in Maastricht, shopping in Maasmechelen Village, or simply relaxing in the beautifully lit private garden, this holiday home offers it all.

A stay at Squirrel Cottage guarantees an unforgettable holiday in Belgian Limburg.