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Small loft on Lake Baldeney
A special loft character. Designed with great attention to detail. Double bed & sofa bed for 3/4 people, each 140 cm, & a single folding bed, as well as 1 sleeping cube, spacious bathroom/tub/shower. Open space with self-catering kitchen. Private outdoor areas with a table/sofa/sun loungers and a small pond. Despite the shared property with the main house, there is complete independence and privacy. A perfect retreat for nature lovers at the edge of the forest. 8 minutes to Lake Baldeney. Public transport (5 min to the bus/145, 14 min S-6 train)

Best feeling in the centre of Werden/own Entrance
Das neue Appartement (inkl. sep. Eingang) liegt im Herzen Essens schönstem Stadtteil: Werden. Es erwartet Dich: Eine große, stilvolle Wohnküche inkl. Esstisch und gemütlichem Sofa in einem sonnigen Wintergarten (Blick ins Grüne). Ein geräumiges Schlafzimmer mit großem Doppelbett und Einbauschrank. Ein heller Flur und ein stilvolles Badezimmer mit Regendusche/Sitz. Dazu: neues Parkett/Fliesen, WLAN, Bettwäsche, Handtücher, Espressomaschine u.m. Fussweg zu Cafés, Restaurants, Baldeneysee 2 min.

Fantastic by the lake
Cozy holiday cottage with 4 double bedrooms for up to 8 people. Perfect retreat located directly by the 6-Lake Plateau. Reach the first bathing spot within a 2-minute walk. Tastefully decorated rooms, 2 terraces, fully equipped kitchen, ideal for nature lovers and active vacationers. Enjoy walks, water skiing, bike tours, high ropes courses, and much more. Explore the surrounding area with excellent transport connections and experience unforgettable moments in a particularly tranquil location.

Apartment 85 m² with 2 bedrooms up to 5 people Kettwig
Our beautiful apartment is located in the southernmost district of Essen, in Kettwig. From the balcony on the 6th floor, you have an indirect view of the Ruhr reservoir, which is right at your doorstep (about 5 minutes' walk). The apartment has 2 bedrooms (1x 2 single beds, 1x a large double bed), a large living room with sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen and a shower room. There is also a balcony with indirect views over the Ruhr and Kettwig. The living spaces are very bright and friendly.

Cozy lakeside apartment
Unsere neu renovierte Ferienwohnung in Duisburg-Bissingheim liegt idyllisch am Blauen See zwischen dem Mülheimer Stadtwald, der Sechs-Seen-Platte und dem Sportpark Wedau. In der 2. Etage erwartet dich ein Schlafzimmer mit Doppelbett und Arbeitsplatz, eine moderne Wohnküche mit Schlafcouch, WLAN sowie eine voll ausgestattete Küche mit Tchibo Cafissimo, Spül- und Waschmaschine. Das Bad mit Fenster, Dusche und Föhn bietet alles Nötige. Ideal für Kurzurlaub, Natur, Arbeit oder Familienbesuche.

central | coffee/tee | queen bed | 65"TV | Balcony
Welcome to my caringly & modernisticly furnished apartment in Gelsenkirchen in which up to 2 people can spend a comfortable stay. The location is very central in Gelsenkirchen, so you can reach your destinations in no time, including the Veltins Arena with public transport in under 30 min or the city center on foot in 5 min. Enjoy the stunning view over the Ruhr area or explore the adjacent park. If you arrive by car, parking in the nearby surroundings is free. I look forward to your visit!

The Duisburg houseboat Lore in the heart of the city
Our small 13 meter long houseboat Lore is located in the inner harbor of Duisburg, 3 minutes from the city center in one of the trendiest areas of the city: the inner harbour. The Lore has two spacious bedrooms, a roof terrace with lounge furniture, a small covered terrace, a living room with a direct view of the water, a kitchen and of course a bathroom with shower and toilet. The Lore is winter festival and can be booked 365 days a year. We have had three boats in the harbor since 2025.

Luxury Forest Retreat above Baldeneysee
Welcome to your private forest retreat above Lake Baldeney. This exceptionally peaceful designer apartment combines nature, modern architecture and carefully curated interiors to create a unique premium living experience — just minutes from Messe Essen, the city center and the heart of the Ruhr region. Enjoy relaxing moments on two private terraces surrounded by greenery and an atmosphere that feels far more like a boutique hotel than a typical vacation rental.

Apartment Phoenixnest near Baldeneysee, Balcony
Our cozy, fully equipped apartment is located in Essen Kupferdreh, Dilldorfer Höhe. The lake Baldeneysee can be reached on foot in about 8 minutes. Hiking and cycling trails are close by. Our accommodation has a separate entrance. Check-in is flexible via key box. The apartment has an inviting living room, a bedroom with a working area, a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony. A private parking space is also available on request.

Beautiful trade fair apartment near Düsseldorf
Eine großzügige helle 2 Zimmer Wohnung, 60 qm mit einer kleinen komplett eingerichteten keinen Küche und einem großem Bad. Wohnzimmer mit eigenem Balkon und TV, für 2 Gäste. 1 Schlafzimmer mit Doppelbett (2 Matratzen) Die Wohnung liegt im Ortsteil Lank-Latum, sehr zentral, alles ist fußläufig zu erreichen. (Supermarkt; Bäcker, Restaurants) Durch die Lage in einer Spielstraße und Sackgasse ist die Wohnung sehr ruhig.

Bright single Apartment 40sqm, fully furbished
single apartment, Düsseldorf-Kalkum, 40sqm, fully furbished QUOTE Apt. (Souterrain) with separate and contactless entrance, in total 40sqm, recently renovated, fully furnished (incl. washing machine and dish washer). parking in front of house (street) possible. Free and strong internet . By walking • next bus stop: 2min • next Subway Station (U79, Klemensplatz) 15min Area 40489, Düsseldorf-Kalkum (Kaiserswerth), near Rhine

Villa Riverside - Stylish apartment with Ruhr view
Welcome to a stylish apartment on the 1st floor of a historic villa right on the Ruhr! Enjoy the unique view of the water, high ceilings, and charming old building details. The location perfectly combines nature and city life – walks along the river, cafés and the old town are just a few minutes away. Ideal for couples, business travelers or peace seekers.
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Quiet private room in the countryside - 20 min to City 2

Quiet private room in the countryside - 20 min to City 1

2 rooms in Essen/near Lake Baldeney, Ruhr bike path

Cozy room with double bed (WLAN/WiFi)

Beautiful private room with countryside views
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Modern city apartment with a balcony

Central & gorgeous own studio in green surrounding

MedienHafen Designer Studio | Balcony | Düsseldorf

Stylish, Comfortable and Cozy

Beyond Living x American Psycho

Charming Loft - 2 min to central station

Top Equipment Netflix Wi-Fi Messe Uniklinik

Apartment in the white house
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3-bedroom Apartment in Japanese style with Bamboo

Luxury apartment – 200 m to the fair (flower district)

Retreat

Ground floor apartment with terrace, in quiet surroundings

Nice apartment with balcony near to botanic garden

Spectecular Rhineview/fair/parking/luxury/ 12 Pers

Villa - up to 10 persons

Bright TOP apartment for work, trade fair & recreation
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