Red Swede with sauna thatched roof fireplace boat

Free rowboat use in Rieth included (May to October). 18th century - Come on a journey through time in Red Sweden for 2 people. The history of the house goes back to the Swedish era in Pomerania. At that time, colonists were settled in Ahlbeck to cultivate the land. The slightly irregular structure of the hand-plastered clay walls, the scent and grain of the oiled planks, the ancient timber beams and much more are reminiscent of this time. Guest access 2-room house for 2 people 1 bedroom Fully equipped kitchen under historic dining room Dishwasher, oven, stove, Smeg fridge with freezer Dining area for 2 people Living room with sitting area Free Wi-Fi Satellite TV, DVD, CD, Bose streaming speakers Shower room with sink and toilet Sauna Washing machine Large, fenced garden Sun terrace with teak furniture Sun loungers Charcoal grill Half-timbered, thatched roof, clay walls Moroccan cement tiles, floorboards Tiled stove, cast iron wood-burning stove Electric convector heating Firewood (extra charge) Parking space Distance to the water 4 km Free rowboat use in Rieth Other things to note The Rote Schwede was built around 1750 and is one of the few colonial houses in the region whose age and history can still be guessed – a piece of contemporary history about the settlement of the Ueckermünder Heide by Frederick the Great. The house was lovingly and carefully renovated in 2011. On its approximately 2000 square meter, fenced property are still the approximately same age, also thatched barn and another outbuilding, in which today the small sauna of the house is located. The rear garden gate opens onto a quiet hiking trail, on which you can wonderfully cross the secluded Pomeranian landscape to Ludwigshof (lookout tower) and further to Rieth to the water. Ahlbeck is located on the Szczecin Lagoon in the eastern part of the Ueckermünder Heide. There are many small sandy beaches and quiet, natural swimming coves in the area. The longest and most beautiful sandy beach is located in the seaside resort of Ueckermünde am Haff with beach chairs, nudist area, a beach promenade with kiosks and the listed beach hall with restaurant. The Szczecin Lagoon, with an area almost twice as large as Lake Constance, offers ideal swimming conditions thanks to its low-salinity water and shallow shore areas. The water temperatures are often very pleasant as early as May. From Ahlbeck you can reach the coast wonderfully by bike via the well-developed network of bike paths or explore the surrounding forests. The nearest bike rental is in Ueckermünde. It also delivers the bikes to the house on request. The neighboring village of Ludwigshof offers 2 riding stables for horse and pony enthusiasts, both children and adults. Other attractions in the region are the zoo in Ueckermünde, the Slavic settlement Ukranenland in Torgelow, the seed drying oven in Jatznik, the inland dunes in Altwarp and the Brohmer Berge. The Ahlbeck village church from 1754 is one of the most beautiful Baroque half-timbered churches in northern Germany. The former Ahlbecker See, today's Ahlbecker Fenn, has been part of the 'Naturpark am Stettiner Haff' since 2005, which is characterized by its natural lagoon coast, poor sandy soils, low moor areas, pine forests and beech forests, screaming eagles, cranes and hoopoes.