The listed half-timbered house was renovated with great care and respect for its history. Everything that could be preserved was retained, and missing or damaged parts were replaced with eco-friendly building materials and restored to their original condition in collaboration with local craftsmen. Where possible, recycled materials were used – from the building materials to the furnishings. The flat features selected products from small labels, often from the region: carpets, sheep's wool blankets, chopping boards, art and more – with the aim of showcasing and supporting local craftsmanship.

The holiday flat is heated by wall heating in combination with a geothermal heat pump, while good insulation and walls with clay and lime plaster ensure a pleasant indoor climate. Most of the building materials used are natural and recycled. Much of the furniture has been salvaged, donated or refurbished. Plastic is largely avoided. Waste separation, composting, rainwater harvesting and a seepage bed are just as much a part of the concept as avoiding soil sealing. Due to the property's own septic tank, only mild, ecological cleaning agents are used. The appliances in the house are energy and water efficient. The garden is designed to be close to nature – with a rainwater infiltration bed, wild shrub hedge, meadow and deadwood hedge, in line with the principles of the natural garden association, in which the hostess is active and regularly organises workshops that are open to the public. Information on this can be found on site, in books in the flat, online and in the guest folder. The house is also a partner of the Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve and is involved in the association for regional and sustainable projects.