Pavilion Waterfront - 7 persons

Some of the Berkel 4 cottages are actually quite a ways outside the park. The location is poor. We had to rent bikes to get to the pool, beach, and other places. It’s too far. The cottages are clean, though. But in hot weather, they get really sweltering.

Booked a 6-person cottage by the water. I wouldn’t want to stay there with 6 people—it’s pretty small. Luckily, the two of us and our small dog were fine. The beds are so hard you wake up sore. (I’m 160 and 55 kilos, and my partner is 1.87 and 98 kilos)

The cleaning leaves a lot to be desired, both inside and outside (though I think a bit of dirt outside is to be expected during peak season). The bathroom was full of mold, and the kitchen wasn’t clean.

And now, with outdoor temperatures of 24 degrees or higher, it’s incredibly hot inside the cottages. There’s no air conditioning, and in the evenings, as soon as it gets dark, you’d better keep everything closed up—otherwise, you’ll get swarmed by mosquitoes. I don’t understand why there are no window screens anywhere in the cottage.

Dining options at the park: the restaurant is only open 5 days a week, and the snack bar 4 days. And that’s during peak season! Plus, the restaurant closes at 5:30 p.m.!! So you can’t even grab a bite to eat in the evening.

The location is the only nice thing about the park.

For the money you pay—which is quite a lot—it’s not worth it here, and I’m sure there are better parks out there.

The only downside was the dusty bathroom. We had to give the bathroom a thorough cleaning—except for the toilet bowl. Otherwise, great location, kid-friendly, the pool wasn’t too crowded, close to the beach, and shops and restaurants were easy to reach. The price was still reasonable, even for a last-minute booking. We’ll be back next year and will bring some joy with us. However, this time we’ll make sure to bring mosquito protection beforehand. That’s because the windows are designed in such a way that mosquito nets can’t be attached.

Wonderful for families with dogs. Our chalet was a bit set back from the main park, which was good on the one hand because of the wonderful peace and quiet, but on the other hand, you had to walk quite a distance (along a busy road without a sidewalk) to get to the actual park and the beach. But that wasn’t a problem for us. The only thing I’d have to complain about is the so-called “dog beach”… it’s a small cove, very overgrown, and the water in that little bay was full of algae, so the dog was dirtier after swimming than before. Otherwise, it’s very well-maintained, quiet, and perfect for treating yourself to a little time off.

This was our first time booking a 3-day stay. The kids had a great time swimming, and the park is very clean.

Beautiful natural surroundings, yet everything is still close by and easily accessible...