Artist house with forest vibe in Tisvilde

My name is Regitze and this is my childhood summer house, which I took over in 2005. Like myself, my two - now grown-up - children have enjoyed all their summer vacations here and we still do. We love the house at all times of the year and have even spent Christmas here a few times. Over the years, I've updated the cottage, but have made sure to keep the original atmosphere. We relax here and feel our shoulders drop as soon as we arrive and get out of the car.

The house dates from 1925 and is located at the entrance to the forest in "Lundene", a beautiful old cottage area characterized by the many artists who have lived here over the years. There are many unique generational houses on large plots between cozy gravel roads and large trees. When we're here, we often take walks, run or cycle in Tisvilde Hegn, which is our closest neighbor.

In the area you can visit Troldeskoven, Tibirke Bakker or the beach, which is also one of Denmark's most beautiful. Some of Denmark's best mountain bike trails are right outside the door. We also like to cycle down to the town to buy bread at the excellent bakery, which is open all year round, drink coffee or eat at one of the lovely cafés or visit the flea market, which opens on June 1 and runs every Saturday throughout the summer.

The house shows its age - I like to compare it to a fine old lady. The ceilings are arched, the doors are a little crooked, as are the old, original windows that don't seal. But there's light and air and good karma, and it's modern enough for teenage children to enjoy staying here.

It says it sleeps 6 adults - but remember that the kitchen and bathroom and bedrooms are small, so the ideal capacity is probably a "nuclear family" with two adults and two children as a base, and then you have the annex for either overnight guests or one or two teenage children.

the "garden" is a natural area and not fenced. Dogs are welcome, but you need to keep them under control, otherwise they will be tempted to run into the woods - and maybe take a dip in the nearby lake...

There are some bikes in the shed, including a decent mountain bike and a good women's bike with gears and basket, which you are welcome to borrow. But I would probably recommend bringing your own bikes; then you know what you're dealing with.

I only rent through landfolk.dk - not through other portals or rental agencies.