• FAQ: check also the  "How To " page to see tutorials on how to operate the gear!

Where can I go shopping? ?

For shopping you go to the neighborhood of Kappellestraat in Ostend center (at 4 km). Supper markets (Lidl; Aldi, Colruyt, Action, Kruidvat, Euroshop, Berca Shoes and many more on the Nieuwpoortsesteenweg (4km) towards Middelkerke.

Any nice resaurants nearby?

There are a few nice places nearby: the Ton, the Baron, (H)eerlijk, t'Rebbetje, Ocean City, the 4 seasons (sandwich bar), Graaf van Vlaanderen (small dishes),

The city of  Ostend and of Middelkerke offers a lot of choices of restaurants. Just walk down the dike and let yourself be guided by your nose.

Are bikes available? 

In the bicycle shed ( see how to page) you will find  one vintage (;-) very old bike or one scooter (powered by manpower!).  You can of course rent bikes from various shops along the dike in Ostend https://www.visitoostende.be/nl/fietsverhuur

How many beds are there? 

You will find 2 beds.

One is disguised as a cupboard ( queen size bed) the other as 2 person sofa.

The linnen for the bed is either on it or in a plastic box in the cupboard in the hall.


Is there TV ?

There is an HD flat screen on which you can Chromecast (TV not connected to the cable)

Is there WIFI ?

Of course ! You will find the login and password on the back of the black box.

What is provided ?

Consumables: You will find a starters kit with a few essentials (a few coffee capsules suited for a Nespresso machine, pepper, salt, olive oil, dish soap, hand soap, dishcloth and rag, steel soap and shampoo, 1 roll of toilet paper, cleaning products)


The kitchen is equipped with an  electric stove, an oven, a microwave, a Nespresso coffee machine, some pots and pans and cutlery, glasses and plates, and a corkscrew, !


Bed linen for 1 bed or 2 (ifo number of guests),

1 set of towels per person (washcloth, towel, bath towel)



Is there a drying rack available?

Yes, it is hidden behind the couch ;-)

Are pets allowed? 

Yes, feel free to bring your cat or dog (no spiders, snakes or penguins please); Furry friends that are nice to the people and the surroundings are most welcome. You will find food and water bowls in the studio.

How do I get there?

The address :

Residentie Golden Sands, Marie Jose straat 11 apt 07, 8400 Oostende (Raversijde)

By car: ; Crossroads Marie José Straat and Zeedijk, Ostend (Raverszijde)

By train : Get off in Ostend and take the tram towards de Panne. Get off in Raversijde.

By plane : Ostend/ Bruges International Airport (2 km)


Where do I park my car?

Park for free along the rows of dunes or in the Marie Jose street (Blue zone,  ,put your card !). .

Rules of the house !
 

No smoking and no parties, please!

Save the planet and mind your energy and water consumption

Be nice to people and they will (most likely) be nice to you.

Use your part of the teras in front of the studio (reaches until the asphalt)

Enjoy your holiday and relax!