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An outdoor dining setup with a table, chairs, a bench, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with wooden accents, a dining table set with bowls and plates, and a wine bottle on the counter.
A compact kitchen with a window, a sink, a countertop, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A rural house with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a paved driveway.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a painting of a forest.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom344 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Osterode am Harz, NDS
  • Place, Osterode Old Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Town Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Harz National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Osterode am Harz

With a stay at this apartment in Osterode am Harz, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Harz National Park and Osterode Old Castle. .This family-friendly apartment is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Old Town Hall and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Upper Harz Water Shelves.

What's nearby

  • Osterode Old Castle - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Old Town Hall - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Sösestausee - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Robinson Playground Harz - 16 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Harz National Park - 19 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

  • Osterode am Harz Leege Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Keller Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Die Biermünze - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Harz Vacation Rentals | Hiking for Nature Lovers

Our stylishly renovated Mühlenteich by Hoheisel vacation rental in Lerbach in the Harz Mountains offers the perfect combination of nature, tranquility, and coziness—ideal for couples, small families, or solo travelers. The apartment is located in the basement of a house in a quiet area with no through traffic, right on the edge of the forest with hiking trails starting right outside the front door.

🛏️ Sleeping Area:
The open-concept sleeping area features a cozy 180x200 cm bed, a nightstand, electrical outlets near the bed, and a large built-in closet. The atmospheric forest photo wallpaper creates a relaxed, nature-inspired atmosphere.

🛋️ Living Area:
The living room features a comfortable sleeper sofa, a cozy wingback chair with a footstool, a floor lamp for reading, and a 40-inch smart TV.

🍽️ Kitchen & Dining Area:
The fully equipped kitchen features a dining table with 4 chairs, a dishwasher, a stovetop, an oven, a toaster, a kettle, and basic ingredients such as salt and oil. Stylish furnishings with decorative accents and a set table create a cozy atmosphere.

🛁 Bathroom:
The modern bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, a countertop sink, a toilet, towels, soap, and comfortable floor heating.

🌿 Outdoor area:
A small stream flows right next to the house—its gentle babbling can be heard inside the apartment. The Mühlenteich hiking parking lot (100 m away) and a large wildflower meadow nearby invite you to linger. The former ski slope now serves as a green hillside meadow in the summer and begins right behind the house.

🚗 Getting Here & Surroundings:
Free parking is available right on the street in front of the house. Osterode am Harz, with its restaurants, cafés, and shopping, is just a 5-minute drive away. The Harz National Park and many popular attractions, such as the Sösetal Dam or the Einhorn Cave, are easily accessible.

🗺️ What will you love about the region?
The Harz Mountains around Lerbach are a real hidden gem for nature lovers. Hiking trails start right outside the door—no car needed. The Harzer Hexenstieg trail runs just a few hundred meters above the apartment. Whether it’s idyllic swimming ponds, babbling brooks, or the legendary Harz National Park: you’ll have countless opportunities to stay active or simply enjoy the peace and quiet.

🏡 What do we love about our place—and what will you love about it?
We love the unique blend of coziness, style, and nature. We’ve designed every space so you’ll feel right at home: Warm colors, high-quality materials, and thoughtful details create a relaxed atmosphere—perfect for unwinding.

🚶‍♂️ What’s our favorite spot nearby?
Without a doubt: the hiking trail over the Bodestieg to the Kuckholzklippe. The trailhead is right across the street—and along the way, you’ll find quiet forest paths, sweeping views, and that authentic Harz experience. If you’d like, you can also collect stamps for the Harz Hiking Pin along the way!

🌿 What makes our vacation rental special?
You’ll be staying surrounded by nature—on a quiet street with no through traffic, with a babbling brook right next to the house. The apartment is stylishly and lovingly furnished, offers modern comforts, and is the perfect starting point for your vacation in the Harz Mountains. We personally make sure everything is ready for you—for a relaxing and warm stay.

Mühlenteich Vacation Rental – Harz: Short Getaway & Hiking Vacation Right on the Edge of the Forest
Our private vacation rental in the Harz Mountains is the ideal retreat for your short getaway for two or your next hiking vacation for two. Quietly situated on the edge of the forest, just 100 m from the Mühlenteich hiking parking lot, you can set off directly to popular destinations such as the Harzer Hexenstieg, the Kuckholzklippe, or the Harz Hiking Badge stamp stations.

The accommodation offers modern comforts with a cozy sleeping area, a fully equipped kitchen, a smart TV, underfloor heating in the bathroom, and tasteful decor—perfect for nature lovers and those who appreciate the finer things in life. A babbling brook, a wildflower meadow, and the nearby Harz National Park ensure pure relaxation.

Parking right next to the house, with good access to Osterode am Harz, which offers cafés, restaurants, and shopping. Ideal for a spontaneous weekend getaway in the Harz Mountains or a romantic retreat in nature.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a lake

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 344 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators