Duinhoeve

We stayed for over two months at Vakantiepark Duinhoeve in Udenhout in a 5-person chalet with a veranda. Thanks to our long stay, we got to know the park quite well. Unfortunately, we would not recommend the park in its current condition.

The location is beautiful. It’s just a two-minute walk from the park into the Loonse and Drunense Dunes, which is definitely a major plus for nature lovers. The staff we spoke with were also generally friendly. Unfortunately, in our experience, there are too many shortcomings to make up for this.

The chalets are very outdated. We found the beds uncomfortable due to the standard fire-resistant mattresses and pillows. The TV is small and outdated, and the bathroom is very cramped. Our chalet was reasonably clean upon arrival, though we heard from other guests that their chalets were less hygienic.

The biggest problem, however, was the internet connection. There’s a guest network, and each chalet has its own access point, but these didn’t work for us. Additionally, 4G and 5G coverage is insufficient in many areas, meaning you sometimes have practically no internet at all. Even sending a text message can be difficult under those circumstances.

We reported this to the front desk right away on the first day. We were then moved to different accommodations several times. At another location, the guest network was somewhat usable, but the access point in the chalet didn’t work there either. We heard from several other guests that they had reported the same problem to the front desk. We find it incomprehensible that, in the year 2026, this issue hasn’t been permanently resolved.

Even without a car or your own bike, getting around the park is difficult. The park doesn’t rent out bikes, and the nearest bus stop and supermarket are about a 50-minute walk away. Since we didn’t have any bikes with us, I bought an electric scooter to make grocery shopping easier. I was then asked not to ride it through the park for safety reasons, even though the staff themselves drive golf carts around the grounds. We found that rather odd.

We found the pool small and very crowded in warm weather. There is a small rectangular pool and a children’s pool. Furthermore, there are no staff members present to supervise, and yet you still pay 6 euros per person for admission. Considering what you get for that price, we find it quite pricey.

The park is likely appealing to dog owners. If you’re not a dog owner, be aware of potential noise disturbances. We experienced a dog barking for hours on end without, to our knowledge, anything being done about it.

In hot weather, the chalets also get extremely hot. There is no air conditioning, and there are no decent window screens. The makeshift screens that are there don’t keep mosquitoes out well enough, so we suffered from both the heat and the mosquitoes at night.

Finally, we find the value for money to be very poor. We paid over 4,000 euros per month. For that amount, we expect much better accommodations, reliable internet service, and better amenities. The combination of outdated chalets, poor internet and cell service, limited accessibility, no bike rentals, a small paid swimming pool, no air conditioning, inadequate window screens, and noise pollution means that, in our opinion, the price is absolutely not in line with what you get.

Duinhoeve certainly has potential, especially thanks to its beautiful location and proximity to the Loonse and Drunense Dunes. Unfortunately, in our opinion, there are too many issues that need improvement. For a short stay focused primarily on enjoying nature, the location might be appealing, but after more than two months, we would not stay here again.

Our rating: 2 out of 5 stars.

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A beautiful, quiet campground

We stayed at the campground with our folding trailer for 4 days. The staff at the front desk were nice and friendly.
The campground itself was beautiful, quiet, and well-maintained.
I highly recommend visiting here at least once.

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