Reetdachhaus Ahoi, Deutschland

Just a short distance from cycling, this pet-friendly cottage lets you experience it all. With convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the 7-minute drive to Museum Landschaft Eiderstedt or the 11-minute drive to Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Tating Station, a short 7-minute walk away.

Relax in the garden or sip a drink on the deck or patio of this 1001-sq-ft cottage. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the WiFi, TV, and stereo.

Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a toaster. And there's access to laundry facilities, so you can even pack a bit lighter. Other amenities include a living room and bed sheets.