Welcome to our renovated haven in Merelbeke, where city life meets tranquility. Located just 5 km from Ghent, our home offers the perfect balance: close enough to enjoy the vibrant city, yet far enough to experience peace, space, and easy parking.
The space
With 4 bedrooms and a double sofa bed in the living room, our home comfortably accommodates up to 7 people. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious bathroom, and two extra toilets. Relax in our cozy city garden, perfect for barbecues or aperitifs.
Guest access
We have 3 floors, with a toilet on each floor. Unfortunately, due to the stairs and the bathroom being on the first floor, our home is not wheelchair accessible.
Notes
As we have a son who is highly allergic to most animals, we kindly prefer to welcome families without pets.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Budget
Family
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
City
Culture
Cycling
Last minute
Good public transport
Accessibility
Step free access
Accessible parking space
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Hypoallergenic
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood with plenty to explore nearby, our home is your ideal base for discovering Ghent and beyond!
Getting to my home
Our home is easily accessible by car, with plenty of parking space right in front of the house. It is also well connected by public transport, with nearby train stations in Merelbeke and Ghent.
Nearest airport
The nearest airports to our home are Brussels Airport and Ostend-Bruges International Airport.
Brussels Airport: Approximately 65 km away, about a 45-minute drive.
Ostend-Bruges International Airport: Approximately 80 km away, about a 1-hour drive.
Getting around
We live within walking distance and also within cycling distance of several supermarkets and bakeries.
The city of Ghent is within cycling distance, and other cities are very easily accessible by car or public transport.
Guests will receive a detailed description with all possible outings and shops in the area.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
I can show you around the area, we can have a coffee together, and I'll introduce you to Ghent and Belgium.
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Els
Meet our family: a Belgian-Turkish couple with two sons, aged 10 and 11. Our journey began 20 years ago when Els, a tour guide in Turkey, met Fuat. After living in Turkey, we settled in Belgium, where we’ve been for 17 years.
Els works as a civil servant, and Fuat runs a supermarket. We love traveling, especially to Turkey to visit Fuat’s family. In our downtime, we enjoy reading in the hammock, nature walks, yoga, and tending to our garden.
We are experienced exchangers with 16 exchanges on home exchange in the last 2 years.
Welcome to our home, where connection and adventure are at the heart of everything we do!
"We are a Belgian-Turkish couple who wish to spend the entire summer vacation of our school-going children with family in Turkey each year. We try to combine these family visits with trips to places we haven’t been to before in Turkey."
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"A friend and I are dreaming of exploring Indonesia for 2-3 weeks in april 2025 . My home is available from April 5th to April 20th for anyone interested in a simultaneous exchange. I am open to all suggestions, as the flights have not been booked yet."
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