Located in Mürlenbach, in a historic building, 44 km from Nuerburgring, Happy Hippo Haus is an apartment with an infinity pool and fitness centre. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 21 km from Nerother Kopf mountain. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Featuring a Wii U, the apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. A flat-screen TV with streaming services and a DVD player are provided. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. For guests with children, the apartment provides both an indoor and outdoor play area. Guests at Happy Hippo Haus can enjoy billiards on-site, or go cycling or hiking in the surroundings. The nearest airport is Luxembourg Airport, 85 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Mürlenbach
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  • Mikolaj
    Poland Poland
    Clean rooms, very nice staff, I felt there like home :) Old house with history, about which the host told and showed us their hard work to renovate their treasure ;) Beautiful surrounding, forest paths, caves and many more. Really recommend it!...
  • Marc
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Prachtige locatie en het appartement is van alle gemakken voorzien, voor het ontbijt loop je even 300 meter verderop en daar zit een lekker bakkertje! En wat een prachtig pand waar de gastheer en vrouw in zitten..heel mooi!
  • Natalie
    Germany Germany
    Man kann sich hier einfach nur wohl fühlen. Anna und Paul (die Vermieter) sind ein sehr herzliches Paar. Lasst euch auf keinen Fall die Führung durch das Haus entgehen!Ihr werdet staunen was dieses ,von Außen,etwas unscheinbares Haus hergibt. Die...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Anna

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Anna
The renovation of our house has been completed and since 2020 we have opened our apartment on the 2nd floor to guests. We completed the renovation ourselves and it was very successful. But of course we would like to hear your opinion. Our ancient (Trierer) farm dates back to 1835 but has foundations dating back to 1614, making it one of the oldest buildings in Mürlenbach. Although we cannot offer you a private entrance, you reach your apartment via our beautifully renovated staircase. Through a lockable sliding door you enter the room / kitchen (with all the trimmings). We have built a box bed with a bed of 140x200 cm. A very cozy construction, great fun for children but of course also for 'grown-ups'. A cozy sitting area and a spacious dining area complete the picture. Through a (lockable) folding door you enter the bathroom, with bath, sink, toilet and shower cabin. Adjacent to this is the separate bedroom with a lockable folding door. Both the living room and the bedroom have fantastic views of the Bertrada Castle, which is illuminated until 1am. (Unfortunately, not for the time being due to the energy crisis.) Since 2021 we have also renovated the barn attic, which is now very suitable for e.g. darts, billiards, making music or sports (treadmill, exercise bike and punching bag), but also for children, who can swing, climb, hang from rings or horizontal bar. playing with the Wii, among other things, on a balance board or relaxing in a hammock. You can also opt for salsa lessons for a small fee, because I am a salsa teacher and I teach a few times a week in our beautiful dance studio. Of course you can use our terrace with a beautiful view of the Braunebachtahl. In summer we inflate our pool (3.5 m in diameter), which remains as long as the weather is pleasant. You can also use outdoor furniture and an outdoor refrigerator, in which you can store your food. you can store your own drinks or use our refreshments for a small fee.
In 2017 we moved from the busy Netherlands to this beautiful spot in the middle of the Vulaaneifel and have not regretted it for a day. We immediately started the renovation and the guest house has been ready since 2020. I have always liked dealing with people (I have worked in healthcare for years) and I am therefore happy that I can now give shape to that by renting out the apartment. Although I have now reached retirement age, I have no intention of sitting behind the geraniums. You're welcome.
There is much to experience. As already mentioned: the Bertada Burght (600 yr. AD). There is a bakery in the village as well as a small cafe where you can grab a bite to eat and they sell ice cream. We also have a train station towards Cologne and Trier (which unfortunately has not yet been completely renovated after the flood in 2021) and a beautiful river (Kyll) runs right through the village. 4! Hiking trails run through our house (within 5 minutes you are in the forest, where you can just encounter deer, roe deer, boars or even a lone wolf). But cycling is also an option, although you must have strong calves on a 'normal' bike. There are several animal or amusement parks within a reasonable distance. A small supermarket is 4 km away, as well as 2 restaurants. 12 km away is a larger town, where you can buy everything your heart desires.
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Happy Hippo Haus
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
Good free WiFi 50 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fitness centre
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

Happy Hippo Haus takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 84. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Happy Hippo Haus in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Happy Hippo Haus

  • Happy Hippo Haus is 350 yards from the centre of Mürlenbach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Happy Hippo Haus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Happy Hippo Haus on this page.

  • Check-in at Happy Hippo Haus is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Happy Hippo Haus is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Happy Hippo Haus offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Badminton equipment
    • Swimming Pool
    • Archery
    • Fitness

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Happy Hippo Haus on this page.

  • Happy Hippo Haus can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Happy Hippo Haus has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.