Gezellig
We have been told by our guests that our rentals are the perfect examples of the word “gezellig”.
While gezellig is a difficult word to translate, we feel it describes a feeling of contentedness, warmth, and groundedness.
Both the cabin and the Liefke are like cozy nests…the perfect place to retreat to from the busy world and return home from with your (inner) batteries fully recharged.
Wikipedia
Gezelligheid can be translated as 'conviviality', 'coziness', 'fun'. It is often used to describe a social and relaxed situation. It can also indicate belonging, time spent with loved ones, catching up with an old friend or just the general togetherness that gives people a warm feeling.
A common trait to all descriptions of gezelligheid is a general and abstract sensation of individual well-being that one typically shares with others. All descriptions involve a positive atmosphere, flow or vibe that colours the individual personal experience in a favorable way and in one way or another corresponds to social contexts.
Being a vague, abstract notion, the word is considered by some to be an example of untranslatability, and one of their hardest words to translate to English. Some consider the word to encompass the heart of Dutch culture.
"Congenial" has also been used as a form of Gezelligheid in English translations.