Overlooking the Eider river landscape, the IDAHO Süderstapel sits like a window into the North German countryside. On the opposite bank, tree-lined avenues stretch across the water. Above, the seemingly endless sky extends; a play of water and clouds that is brought directly into the house through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The house was built in 2022 out of a special desire: to create a once-in-a-lifetime, architecturally spectacular home that uncompromisingly reflects its owner's vision. Thomas Schlüter, host and homeowner, and Mathias Schründer, architect and husband, initially discovered the property as a small garden shed. Working with a Hamburg-based architectural firm, they transformed it into IDAHO, a house where architecture and nature converge.
The 100-square-meter ground floor is defined by three floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the river, sky, and surrounding landscape. High-quality fixtures in the kitchen and bathrooms—Miele appliances, Vola faucets—meet with creative, understated furnishings. Every piece of furniture has found a second life here, resulting in an eclectic, modern, and minimalist style that eschews superfluous decorative clutter.
The garden level is also designed to make you feel almost constantly outdoors: lawn, water, and light blend seamlessly with the living space, creating the feeling of living amidst nature. The house consists of two units that can be rented either together or separately.
Rooms + Rates
per night| Ferienwohnung | from110 € |
| Ganzes Haus | from250 € |
Characteristics
- Unusual and exclusive holiday home with an architecturally clear, minimalist design
- Two units that can be rented either together or separately.
- Located on the Eider river landscape in Süderstapel
- Surrounded by tree-lined avenues and wide North German skies
- Creative, eclectic furnishings meet cozy wood
- Generous window fronts on the ground and garden levels allow direct views of the river landscape and nature.
- Many activities are possible in the surrounding area: swimming at the natural beach (approx. 200 m away), canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, water skiing, fishing, cycling, walking, horse riding, boat trips, etc.
Sustainable
The building's exterior is clad in clay shingles, which define both the roof and the facade. Certified timber was used for the walls, ceilings, and floors on the ground floor. All the furniture, lighting, dishes, and cutlery are secondhand, giving them a new lease on life. The majority of the craftsmanship comes from the region: electricians, painters, and metalworkers are from the town itself, while carpenters and civil engineering and construction companies are from the immediate vicinity. Even the landscaper who designed the garden and grounds was hired locally.
The majority of the house is built of wood and heated with an air-source heat pump. Electricity is supplied by renewable energy sources, and waste separation is standard practice. Many pieces of furniture, lighting, dishes, and cutlery are upcycled – vintage items, lovingly selected and reused. The house was built to KfW-55 standards (a former efficiency benchmark), and an electric vehicle charging station is available directly at the house. Bicycles can be charged 300 meters away. Bed linens and towels are used sparingly: they are not changed during a one-week stay. While the owners are not actively involved in any projects, they make a point of referring guests to organic shops and farmers' markets in the region to encourage sustainable and local shopping.
Features
- Holiday home (as a whole) or two holiday apartments
- Holiday home for up to 5 people
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Additional sofa bed on the garden level
- 2 well-equipped and high-quality kitchens
- Spacious outdoor areas with garden furniture
- Pets allowed by prior arrangement
- Free parking spaces with electric vehicle charging stations
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