What will we leave behind for those who come after us?
Honestly? It doesn’t start with insulation ratings or solar panels. It starts with a few names.
Our children— Douwe and Laura, Kasper and Janne, Fee and Benny. And our grandchildren— Soe, Ida, Mon, and Basil. Whenever we think of them, and of all the generations that will come after them, the same question always comes to mind: What are we leaving behind for them?
That concern is the driving force behind everything we do here. Not out of a sense of guilt, but out of love. We want to pass on this little corner of the world—the garden, the pond, the sky above the dike—in a condition that’s at least as beautiful as the one we inherited.
We’re not perfect saints, and we don’t want to lecture anyone. But we’d like to share what we’ve learned along the way—choices big and small—in the hope that you’ll take a few of them to heart. Everyone can do their part.
“Comfort and sustainability don’t have to be at odds with each other—with us, they go hand in hand.”
You barely notice it, and that’s exactly the point. A warm bed, a hot shower, a quiet home—all powered by solar energy, thick cellulose insulation, and smart technology working behind the scenes.
You don’t see the most beautiful work
Behind the white walls is a wooden frame, insulated with paper. The roof is equipped with solar panels and a solar water heater; in the utility room, batteries store the sun’s energy from during the day for use in the evening. Much of what you see—doors, furniture, decorations—has been given a second life.
Those invisible choices make all the difference. We’re happy to showcase them—not to show off, but to demonstrate that it’s possible.
How We Do It
Eight themes where we make choices. Click through to learn the story behind each one—including what you could try at home.
Energy
Solar panels, batteries, solar water heaters, and passive house construction.
Reuse & Recycling
Materials and furniture given a second life.
Waste sorting
How we reduce waste and sort it properly.
Nutrition
Healthy, eco-friendly, and fair-trade on your breakfast plate.
Ecological Garden
Biodiversity, a pond, and space for animals.
Sustainable website
Even this site runs on green hosting.
Sources
Where we get our information from.
Next Steps
What’s still on our wish list.
Our commitment, independently verified
We are happy to have our sustainability practices assessed by external parties. ScraB&Ble is Green Key-certified and, as of recently, also EU Ecolabel-certified—two recognized certifications for environmentally responsible accommodations.
Green Key
International Certification Mark for Sustainable Tourism
EU Ecolabel
European Ecolabel — recently awarded
Come and experience it for yourself
Stay for a few days, relax, and discover just how natural sustainable comfort can feel.