The Belgian coast
De Haan
De Haan attracts families and older couples looking for quiet, greenery and car-free streets.
High retention: guests often re-book the same week each year.
What works in De Haan
- Strong family market
- High retention & direct bookings
- Quiet, green surroundings
Permits and taxes in De Haan
De Haan publishes no separate holiday-letting rulebook: you follow the Flemish framework, plus the municipal second-residence tax.
We cover: De Haan centre, Wenduine, Klemskerke, Vlissegem and Vosseslag
- Changing use from residential to tourist letting generally requires an environmental permit — have this checked with the planning department before you start.
- The municipal second-residence tax regulation runs for tax years 2026 through 2031. The rate is in the regulation itself; request the current version.
- Every accommodation you rent to tourists for payment must be registered with Toerisme Vlaanderen. Baseline conditions include a fire-safety certificate, fire and liability insurance, and an ownership or lease title that allows tourist letting.
- dehaan.be — Omgevingsvergunning
- dehaan.be — Gemeentebelasting tweede verblijven 2026-2031
- toerismevlaanderen.be — Aanmelding logies
Informative overview based on official municipal information — not legal advice. Rules change; always check your own situation with the municipality or ask us.
When do guests book in De Haan?
An average occupancy of 68% in De Haan doesn't come from one peak: it's built across three distinct periods. Here's how we handle each one.
- Peak seasonJuly – August
Belgian and French families book full weeks. This is where nightly rates peak; we use minimum stays and fixed changeover days.
- Shoulder monthsApril – June & September – October
Couples, cyclists and walkers. Mostly weekends and midweeks — dynamic pricing and flexible arrival days keep the calendar filled.
- Low seasonNovember – March
Christmas, New Year and spring holidays plus weekends. Well-heated, well-finished homes keep booking all year.
Want to know what your De Haan property earns?
Send us your address and property type. You get a concrete revenue estimate and a check on your permit situation — no obligation.
What does renting out in De Haan earn?
Based on the average nightly rate and occupancy in De Haan. An indication, not a promise — your home, its capacity and the season set the real number.
Cleaning fees are charged to the guest and are not included here. Tourist tax, utilities and consumption remain yours.
Calculate your revenueEffective cost rate: 17.8%
Frequently asked questions about renting out in De Haan
- Yes. In De Haan we work with a local team for check-ins, cleaning and interventions, and manage your rental end to end: listing on every platform, pricing, guest service and monthly settlement.
- €99 per month per home (incl. VAT) plus 15% commission on the gross revenue of every reservation. No setup fees and cancel any month.
- Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo/Abritel, Expedia, TripAdvisor, HomeToGo and Google Vacation Rentals, plus direct bookings through our own site. One calendar, no double bookings.
- Yes, short-term rental always requires registration in Belgium and the municipality may add conditions or a tourist tax. We take the registration and its follow-up off your hands.
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