The Vibe: Hygge meets Cape Cod on the Baltic Coast.

The Area: In the heart of the artist’s colony Ahrenshoop at Germany’s Baltic Sea Coast. Hamburg and Berlin are a 2-hour drive away.

The DNA: The Charlottenhof is a small, charming hotel housed in a classic, part-thatched building from 1855, which awakened out of its Sleeping Beauty slumber in 2012 after a thorough renovation. The beach can be found only a minute walk. The Café and Bistro, reflecting the simple elegance of the house, has emerged as a regional culinary destination. In the mornings a healthy breakfast is served. Wellness? How about a swim in the sea before breakfast? A long walk along the beach? Cycling in the surroundings? A sauna bath? A siesta? Time for yourself or that special someone? At Charlottenhof learn the true meaning of a spa… Reception staff can help to organise boat trips, as well as visits to the nearby Hanseatic cities of Stralsund and Rostock.

Suite-Me-Up: Like the characterful seaside house it is, Der Charlottenhof’s rooms come in all shapes and sizes, combining the old and the new with an easy harmony. Touched by modest personality, the rooms are softly elegant. The Garden Room comes with a breezy terrace, the Schiffer Suite has a spaciousness replete with living room and the Captain Suite is a stunning seaside style recluse with two bedrooms, a living room and sunny south-facing terrace.

Your host: Heike Albertin

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 10 rooms & 2 suites • hotel opened: 2012 ✅ free on-site parking • small dogs allowed