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Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains

Waterfront apartment in Essen with kitchen

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedroomsSleeps 5377 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Essen, Ruhrgebiet
  • Place, Messe Essen
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruhrlandklinik
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach Baldeney
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Düsseldorf (DUS-Düsseldorf Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Essen

Located in Kettwig, this apartment is within a 15-minute drive of Messe Essen and St. Lucius Church. The apartment includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.

What's nearby

  • Messe Essen - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Grugahalle - 11 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Grugapark Botanical Garden - 11 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Ruhrlandklinik - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Seaside Beach Baldeney - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn - 5 min walk
  • Ratingen Hoesel S-Bahn - 8 min drive
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Die Stiege - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pasta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tapas con Vino - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rolas Bistro & Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bonner Hof - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains

In a stylish mansion from the middle of the 19th Century invites you to our newly renovated romantic apartment on the ground floor with a very special atmosphere to stay. The living-room will inspire you: Free truss on the side and ceiling, free brickwork on the front page, an unusual ceiling height of 3.75 m, with one special room for special days. Even sleeping in the bunk bed is a different way than in everyday life.
If you are more people or want an extra bedroom, you can also book another room, access is via the other side of the hallway. If necessary, you can still use a second additional bedroom.

The kitchen is fully equipped for all your needs as self-catering. For Bakery and Pizzeria, there are also a few steps. Modern bathroom with shower. From the house you can take wonderful walks or bicycle to explore the area (bicycle station).


Grocery Stores (Aldi, Edeka, Lidl) in a few minutes.
S6 Cologne - Dusseldorf - Essen 5 min.
A 52 10 minutes, exit Kettwig or Breitscheidstraße.
Also ideal for visitors to the MediClin clinic Rhine-Ruhr, door to door directly by bus. Also suitable for visitors of Ruhrlandklinik in becoming.
The apartment is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 377 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Characterful Romantic Apartment River Ruhr old Town Mountains
Characterful Romantic River Ruhr old Town Mountains Essen
Characterful Romantic River Ruhr old Town Mountains
Characterful Romantic Apartment River Ruhr old Town Mountains
Characterful Romantic River Ruhr old Town Mountains Essen
Characterful Romantic Apartment River Ruhr old Town Mountains
Characterful Romantic River Ruhr old Town Mountains Essen
Characterful Romantic River Ruhr old Town Mountains

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Kettwig, close to Seaside Beach Baldeney, Baldeneysee, and Grugahalle. Ruhr is also within a driving distance of 4.9 mi.

Is parking available on site at this apartment?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic apartment include a kitchen and a meal delivery service along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment include breakfast service?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

How far is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is 11.7 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains.

Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine A., Centre Hall, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our short stay in the area

Good accommodations and nice area for our short stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nebojsa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Euro 24

Everything was ok, short stay only 2 nights..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained Soap and shampoo would have been good?

10/10 Excellent

johannes w.

Liked: Cleanliness

An adventure

It was perfect for us. Location, space, atmosphere, host, all very satisfying. Thank you Peter and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MUHAMMAD A.

Liked: Cleanliness

It's nice to stay at this property.

Its excellent experience to stay here at this place. The owner of the apartment is very nice and cooperative.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Brigid or Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very charming city with a convenient stay

We had a short two-night stay as we visited the Zollverein UNESCO site and the lovely town of Ketterwig on our way to Koln. The space had everything we needed and it was very easy to park and walk to all the shops and restaurants and enjoy a great run along the Ruhr path. Peter was very welcoming and helpful and the place suited our needs. It is split into two units but they are across a short hall with your own private entrance and exit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg K., West Des Moines, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!

Peter is an excellent host. He speaks English well and is very accommodating to those of us who are still learning Deutsch! He gave me lot of helpful info about the area - and Germany, in general. This place has a lot of character and was just perfect for my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. It was nice that it had separate areas for us to spread out! Loved our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristina G.

Warm welcome

Our host Peter was very welcoming and we got a nice and fresh apartment. A plus for us was that Peter speaks both Swedish and Norwegian :) The immediate area was very nice and there is also plenty to see if you want to go a little further. Thank you for being so accommodating!

10/10 Excellent

Fabian K.

Super Bude

Nicht nur, dass die Wohnung gemütlich und stilvoll renoviert und eingerichtet ist, für 4 Leute reichlich Platz bietet, auch übergroße Fahrräder einen trockenen Platz im Schuppen angeboten bekommen, die Vermieter für einen netten Plausch zu haben sind und die empfohlende Eisdiele nach wenigen Minnuten Fußweg voll und ganz überzeugen kann. Nein, bei berechtigter Beschwerde über das Wetter während der Anreise per Rad gibt's am nächsten Tag auch noch Sonnenschein und leichten Rückenwind (Angabe der Reiserichtung nicht vergessen!) frei Wohnung.

4/10 Poor

Horst Richard Bruno B.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Manuela B.

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Lage ist großartig.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ferienwohnung und Vermieter waren klasse, würden wir durchaus weiter empfehlen. Schnelle Kommunikation, sehr freundliche Auskunft (zB hat Peter uns gleich zwei Karten geholt als wir anmerkten, dass unsere Karte relativ untauglich sei - so haben wir herrliche Wanderwege lokalisieren können). Dazu kommt dann noch die perfekte Lage im Ort: in wenigen Schritten ist man an der Bushaltestelle oder an der S-Bahn, im Geschäft, in der Altstadt, im Wald, an der Ruhr / am Kettwiger See, oder in der Gastronomie. Könnte bequemer nicht sein, und hat einen schönen Aufenthalt garantiert.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niels W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Übernachtungsmöglichkeit für den Japan Tag

Wir waren als Gruppe mit 5 Personen angereist, um am nächsten Tag weiter nach Düsseldorf und zurück zur Unterkunft zu fahren, um den Japan Tag zu besuchen.Die Anreise und der Check-in ließen sich sehr flexibel gestalten.Es ist ein Haus im Altbau-Stil, wie der Beschreibung zu entnehmen, entsprechend sind die Decken hoch.Alle Zimmer liegen im Erdgeschoss und der Vermieter mit Familie wohnt im 1. OG.Da dort auch Kinder wohnen, kann es auch früher am Tag schon mal eine Geräuschkulisse geben, allerdings war es für unseren Zweck vollkommen in Ordnung.Einzig von der Zimmeraufteilung waren wir etwas irritiert, da wir nicht wussten ob wir das untere Treppenhaus als Durchgang mit verwenden durften. Das klärte sich am zweiten Tag und machte den Aufenthalt komfortabel.Wie in anderen Bewertungen zu lesen ist, ist der Vermieter sehr freundlich und nett und dem kann ich mich auch nur anschließen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sascha K., Speyer

Liked: Cleanliness

Ferienwohnung

Super netter Vermieter.Ferienwohnung war genauso wie im Inserat angegeben
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr herzlich Inhaber.

Alles in der Nähe. Ein schönen Altstadt, Edeka, Lidl, Aldi, Apotheke.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henk P.

Liked: Cleanliness

mooi stadje, slecht openbaar vervoer

zie titel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Preis Leistung Top!

Solide Ferienwohnung mit guter Anbindung! Der Gastgeber ist sehr freundlich! Gerne wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C. V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Netter kleine Wohnung

Wir sind hier für die Messe Essen gelandet. Und als Gruppe PP
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leo d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gut

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt: schöne Umgebung. Qualität ist prima für dem Preis.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercédes K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waren sehr zufrieden! : )

Wir waren mit einer kleinen Gruppe hier, um eine Veranstaltung in der Messe Düsseldorf zu besuchen, die man in unter 30 Minuten mit dem Auto erreicht. Die Unterkunft war sauber und ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man für einen kurzen Aufenthalt braucht. Kommunikation per FeWo-direkt-Chat und Check-In-Vorgang waren sehr unkompliziert, Parkplätze sind auf den Straßen um die Wohnung i.d.R. gut zu finden. Unbedingt zu empfehlen ist die Pizzeria nur wenige Häuser weiter! : ) Vielen Dank!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noémi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meivakantie

Wij hebben heel erg leuk gehad. Woning is op zich gedateerd maar schoon en zit erin wat je nodig hebt. Het stadje is super mooi en old town is heel dichtbij. Veel restaurants met heerlijk eten. Onze gast heer was heel aardig en we hebben geen last van gehad dat hij boven woonde. Wij misde wel een stukje tuin of terrasje waar je van de mooi weer kon genieten. Al met al super leuk gehad.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024