Easy transport connections and so much to explore!
Town house • Purmerend Netherlands
6 Guests
4 Bedrooms
6 Beds
1.5 Bathrooms
2 Car spaces
1 Car available
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal & Globe
Hospitality
Hospitality Description: We are happy to have visitors to our home, or meet elsewhere, to show you around or give you tips on where to go, eat, explore on your own. We are very familiar with Coeliac-safe (gluten free) eating too.
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Listed May 2024
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General overview
Welcome! / Welkom!
Our 3-storey brick house with a small garden on three sides is in a quiet, family friendly neighbourhood, Our garden catches the afternoon/evening sun and we have everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. 3-4 bedrooms, suitable for all ages, 1.5 bath, fully equipped kitchen, separate laundry (in the garage). We live on the corner of the block so only have adjoining neighbours on one side.
It's not fancy, but we love our family home.
The space
Our home has three floors and a garden with a storage garage and off street parking.
Suitable for singles, couples, families or small (respectful) groups.
Attic; pull out double sofa bed, small desk, storage space
1st Floor; 3 bedrooms. Master: (180x220). 2nd bedroom: 1 bunk (top only 90x200), 1 pull out for kids. 3rd bedroom: 1 single (90 x 200) with single trundle (pull out) underneath (90 x 200).
Bathroom with separate bath, rain shower, double sink and toilet
Ground Floor; Fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room, closed-in fire place, separate WC
Garden with gas BBQ & toys
Garage with washing machine & dryer
Portable baby crib (camping bed) available on request.
Guest access
Guests would have access to our whole home (except some storage space in the attic and garage).
While we do our best to clean and tidy everything before we go and make space for you, it is still our home and will contain many of our own items.
Notes
- Please note the stairs from ground floor to bedrooms/bathroom and from 1st floor to attic are quite steep for those with leg troubles.
- We no longer have gates on our stairs or bedroom doors. This is someting to consider if travelling with small chidlren.
- We are able to provide a gluten free coeliac/celiac safe kitchen if needed.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Budget
Family
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
City
Village
Water
Culture
Cycling
Good public transport
Golf
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We live in a quiet, family-friendly, green neighbourhood. There is a green car-free zone out the front and little playground at the end of the car-free street. There are grocery stores (Plus / Lidl) as well as some take away food options nearby and a little further (bus, car, bike) in town you'll find a shopping mall and plenty of restaurants, cafes, lunchrooms, movie theatres, pubs/bars, swimming pool, parks/playgrounds etc.
Getting to my home
Located with easy access to Amsterdam (30 minutes by bus), Schiphol (40 minutes by bus and train), Edam (cheese), Volendam (fishing), Hoorn, not far from the IJsselmeer (former Zuider Zee). Plenty to see and do! Easy to get around by car or public transport. Free, off street parking.
Nearest airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about 30-45 minutes away.
Getting around
Everything is flat and very easy to walk. We have bikes available and possibly our 7 seater car, depending on where we are and whether we are using it or not. Buses directly to Amsterdam run from the end of our street and the train station (direct link to the airport) is not far by bike/foot/bus too.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
Meet for a drink / coffee/ meal, offer tips about the local area; where to go, what to see and do, especially for/with families.
Fantastic family home, close to so many great places to visit.
Very safe neighbourhood.
Was definitely a home away from home.
Katherine was so great with communication and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND an exchange if you’re interested in going to The Netherlands.
Katherine, Hans and their lovely boys stayed in our home for 5 nights. In the run up to the exchange Katherine’s communication was clear and it helped to make things run smoothly. Katherine and her family treated our home with respect and left it exactly as they found it.
We were lucky to meet them while they were here and that was an added bonus as it was like we’d all known each other before! I would thoroughly recommend Katherine and her family as exchange partners.
Home was left immaculately clean.
Very respectful family.
No hesitation in recommending them as an exchange partner.
Gillian's home was very comfortable and conveniently located for some Irish exploration. Our kids loved having access to her kids' toys and books and it made it easy for us to travel, not having to take everything with us. Having a rental car was great. Would have been tricky getting around otherwise. We had a great time and even got to meet Gillian and her family which was wonderful!
We had a wonderful stay in Umina. Jacquie and James’ house is lovely, with everything we needed, and so clean and comfortable. It was a real home away from home, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the surrounding areas.
Jacquie and James were great guests in our home. Very easy to communicate with, and they left everything clean and tidy and ready for us to relax after our long trip home.
Premium
Katherine
Comfortable 3 storey family home with a garden, approx 30 mins from Amsterdam and airport. Easy transport links and plenty of local attractions. Access to bikes and possible car too.
"Looking for one or more, 6 to 12 month possibilities on the Central Coast (NSW, Australia) or surrounds to help us on our way to moving to the areas long term/ permanently."
Dec 21, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 (Flexible)
"We'd love to be somewhere warm this Christmas / New Year holiday period after a cold adventure in Northern Sweden last Christmas / New Year."
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