Once downstairs, you make a cup of Nespresso coffee and turn on the oven for your croissants. As you open the terrace doors, the first rays of sunlight meet you and early in the morning the water is still nice and quiet. Your first cup of coffee will taste even better with this breathtaking view!

The spacious Baay Villas are in a quiet location near the village of Lauwersoog. The absolute eye-catcher of the villas is the terrace with its unrivalled view over the Lauwersmeer. You can undertake all kinds of activities in the surrounding area. From cycling trips around the lake to seal tours and a day trip to Schiermonnikoog.

Lauwersoog is a small fishing village on the border of Groningen and Friesland. For many, it is mainly known as ‘the place from the boat to Schiermonnikoog’ but there is plenty to see and discover in the village and in its beautiful surroundings.

The Lauwersmeer National Park consists of the Lauwersmeer and reclaimed land, where nature can run wild. There is plenty of sailing on the lake with sailboats, canoes, sloops, SUP boards and more. You can hire these at, for example, De Lauwer, near Baayvilla's.

Around Lauwersmeer, you can make a cycle tour of about 45 kilometres. Along the way, you pass several pavilions and restaurants for a well-earned cup of coffee or a drink.

There are several restaurants in Lauwersoog itself, especially in and around the harbour. Our favourite is ‘t Ailand, in the middle of the harbour. From the roof terrace you have a beautiful view over the Wadden Sea and can see Schiermonnikoog in the distance. The menu mainly features delicious fresh fish dishes, such as fresh oysters from the Wadden (the house speciality), fishcakes and shrimp cocktail.