Holiday homes, especially on Lake Balaton, have their own flair. Usually located directly on the lake, they exude familiarity and serenity. Ours was a good, but not outstanding experience. The general impression could be described as "crammed". You don't have to feel like you're moving in with someone else. We found it particularly unpleasant that even though we didn't even get the key from the owner, he still insisted on handing over our ID cards.