Small-scale, cosy and green
Discover De Vlindertuin: your haven in the heart of Ameland. On the edge of the lively village of Nes, with the beach and the forest close by. Enjoy our courtyard garden and the extensive breakfast buffet, and charge your electric car or bike with ease.
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Extensive breakfast buffet
Stay midweek on Ameland and enjoy the peace and space the island offers. Choose a stay from Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Friday and unwind at your own pace.
Start each day with our extensive breakfast buffet, with a wide choice of fresh, artisanal products. Check availability and find the midweek that suits you.
Travel information
We are present between 15:00 and 18:00. If you arrive later, you will find the information in the arrival letters at the front of the reception.
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Everything for a carefree stay
The facilities of De Vlindertuin at a glance.
Our own butterfly garden
A green inner garden with hundreds of butterflies — unique on Ameland.
Beach & forest nearby
Within walking and cycling distance of beach, dunes and forest.
Free Wi-Fi
Fast internet in every home.
Pets welcome
Your pet is welcome in selected homes.
Private terrace
Every home has its own outdoor space.
Bike rental
Rent bikes right at reception.
Free parking
Park free of charge by your home.
Playground & space
A playground and plenty of outdoor space for the kids.
What our guests say
Experiences from guests who stayed at De Vlindertuin before you.
Discover Ameland
Beach, forest, villages and dunes — all within cycling or walking distance of De Vlindertuin.
Beach near Nes
A wide North Sea beach a short ride away — perfect for walking and swimming.
Nes village
A cosy centre with shops, terraces and restaurants.
Bornrif lighthouse
Climb the striking Hollum lighthouse for sweeping views.
Het Oerd nature reserve
Pristine dunes and salt marshes on the east side of the island.
Ballum
An authentic island village with a white church and tranquillity.
Hollum
Museums, the lifeboat museum and characteristic captains’ houses.
When will you come?
Every season has its own charm on Ameland.
Spring
In spring the butterfly garden comes to life and the first butterflies return. Cycle through blooming dune valleys and enjoy the calm before the season begins.
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Long beach days, warm evenings on your own terrace and a garden full of life. Summer on Ameland means being outside from sunrise to sunset.
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Bracing dune walks, stormy beaches and cosy evenings by the fire. Autumn shows Ameland at its rugged best.
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Blow away the cobwebs on an empty beach and come home to a warm cottage. Winter on Ameland is pure peace and space.
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