Nestled amidst swaying dune grass, under a vast sky and just steps from the North Sea, lies the Rylereden beach house. The name Rylereden, meaning "crow's nest," is perfectly fitting: the house feels like a hidden nest, embedded in nature, secluded from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough to feel the sea every day.
The tiny house dates back to the 1930s, has been carefully renovated, and is now a place that exudes simplicity and coziness. Within its 25 square meters, you'll find everything you need for a slower pace of life: light wood surfaces, snug wool blankets, warm ceramics, and muted colors that create a palpable sense of peace and hygge. The bathroom is attached to the exterior, and the outdoor shower with hot water extends the living space to encompass the entire dune landscape – the world's largest bathroom, so to speak, bordered only by sand, wind, and the starry sky.
The location is unique: nestled among private dunes, in the heart of the protected Tornby Klitplantage, just minutes from Tornby Beach, with small local shops and a traditional restaurant nearby. Skagen's famous northern tip, Grenen, Denmark's largest migrating dune, and Hirtshals with ferry connections to Norway are also easily accessible.
For hosts Anke and Felix Krohmer, the house is more than just a holiday home. It's the fulfillment of a long-held dream: after decades of connection to Denmark, finally having a piece of home in the dunes. Rylereden is a place for gathering, peace, and a connection with nature.
Rooms + Rates
per night| Ferienhaus | from250 € |
Characteristics
- Small wooden house located directly on the beach in a protected dune landscape
- Holiday with a view of the North Sea
- Listed architecture from the 1930s
- Flooded with light and with a hygge atmosphere
- Family-run hotel with restaurant and small shop right next door
- Dune and beach walks, water sports and horseback riding are possible right on your doorstep.
Sustainable
Built in 1935, the house bears the hallmarks of classic Danish summer cottage architecture and is now a listed building. In 2009, the previous Danish owners carefully renovated the house, making it modern and habitable without sacrificing its historic charm. Its location is particularly unique: since 1950, construction so close to the water has been prohibited – making the house a rare relic of bygone times, allowing the connection between tradition, history, and nature to be experienced firsthand. In Denmark, summer cottages are traditionally sold complete with their furnishings, and so the lovingly chosen decor – from hand-thrown pottery to cherished pieces decades old – is part of the house's history.
Charlotte, the house manager, is Danish and brings extra charm to Rylereden beach house with her knowledge and passion for the region. She runs a small horse farm nearby and offers guests horseback riding through the dunes and along the sea – a unique experience to get up close to the coastal landscape. She also knows all the local producers of high-quality organic meat, from beef and lamb to poultry, so guests can easily source fresh, regional produce.
Sustainability is evident here in small but effective ways: waste separation and low water consumption are a matter of course in everyday life. The cottage is not only situated amidst the protected dune landscape, but also directly adjacent to the Tornby Klitplantage, a sprawling nature reserve with dune heath, coniferous and deciduous forests, reed beds, dune lakes, and river valleys.
Features
- Holiday home for up to 4 people
- Living room with large dining table and sofa bed
- Small bedroom with bunk beds
- Kitchenette with two-burner hob (no dishwasher)
- Small bathroom with toilet and sink attached to the outside.
- Outdoor shower with warm water at the back of the house
- Electric radiators in the house
- Prices for long-term stays and workations (from 3 weeks, between October and April) upon request.
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