On the southern edge of Olst, among the fields and overlooking farmlands and forests, lies the Earthhouse neighborhood known from television (www.aardehuis.nl). An eco-neighborhood built by the residents themselves, where sustainability has created a true residential paradise; green, exuberant, car-free. On the edge of the neighborhood lies this vacation home, with unobstructed views over the fields and the woods. This house has beautiful organic shapes, natural elements such as a beech tree with side branch in the living room, round arch gates as a passage, a mosaic countertop, mosaic artwork on the wall in the bedroom, the exotic bathroom with beautifully shaped shower a homemade ceramic sink. Nothing is ordinary, everything is made with care, creativity and with love. This special eco home is a combination of ecological living (solar panels, solar water heater, a sawdust compost toilet that you empty into the compost bin once every three days) and luxury ( internet, electric hot plate, oven, hammock and a piano).

The lush south-facing garden with unobstructed views to the forest edge, has a sheltered exotic sitting area, a second sitting area with picnic table, always a choice between shade and sun, a hammock, fire basket and barbecue. You can eat from your own garden; berries, raspberries, strawberries galore. From the house you walk straight into nature; for walks or bike rides in the beautiful estates with stately mansions, get lost in the woods or get a breath of fresh air along the river IJssel. There is a walking and cycling node near the house, good for many routes. Near Den Nul and near Heerde you will find a beautiful swimming lake(s), a swimming pool is in Deventer and in Wijhe. The beautiful Hanseatic city of Deventer is 30 minutes by bike, 10 minutes by car and 5 minutes by train. Public transport is only 7 minutes walk from the vacation home. Wellnes/sauna is nearby (Bussloo/Veluwse Bron). A visit to Castle Nijenhuis with its sculpture garden or Museum de Fundatie is also worth a visit.