The nature house is a peat-colonial farm on 5000m2 of land with a mini-camping site, information/rest point, log cabin and rental caravan. There are two comfortable apartments in the farmhouse. The grounds are a green oasis surrounded by fields and silence, broken only by the singing of birds. Apartment the Hen has its own entrance and a lockable terrace with furniture. From the hall you can access the cozy living room with kitchen which is fully equipped. The bedroom with two single beds, which can also be put together, and a spacious bathroom with shower and toilet are adjacent to the same hall. WIFI is free and in the bike shed you can charge your electric bikes, for a fee you can use a washer and dryer. Per 01-01-25 tourist tax will be €1,40.

Near the nature house are several fishing opportunities, including trout/sturgeon pond De Slegge. Also several swimming places, such as open air pool Moekes Gat, sand pit Selingerbeetse and just across the border in Germany Schloss Dankern. Ter Apel is within walking distance of Germany and the province of Drenthe. The beautiful forests of Ter Apel, Sellingen and the nature reserve Bargerveen provide a beautiful and varied cycling and walking landscape. Besides the beautiful nature, there is also a lot to experience for young and old in terms of culture: the museum monastery Ter Apel, the fortress Bourtange, Wonderwereld (Ter Apel), Kabouterland (Exloo), Wildlands (Emmen), Plopsaland (Coevorden), Joytime outdoor climbing park (Grolloo), shopping, going out and more. In short, this area is a great base to explore Groningen, Drenthe and Germany.