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Monumental Dutch terraced house (1921), with lush garden near Amsterdam (20 min train) and Utrecht (15 min)
House • Hilversum Netherlands
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Listed October 2024
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General overview
My home is both near nature, Dutch Heather, forrests and lakes and near the most beautiful Dutch Medieval cities Amsterdam and Utrecht. You can reach both cities by train in 20 or 15 minutes. The trainstation is either 5 minutes by bus or a 20 minute walk through Hilversum citycentre.
Barbecuing and sunbathing in my lush garden, or cooking with my extensive range of (fresh) herbs and spices and setting the table with beautiful crockery as if you are dining out.
Lots to do for the young and young-at-hearts:
Art mazes, escape rooms, museums, boat rides, kayaking the canals, hiking, midgetgolf, castles, fantastic restaurants, (specialty beer)cafés, cycling...
I live 10 minutes from the Dutch Heather and you can do lovely hikes through Dutch nature.
I would provide you with extensive lists with all the activities to be done and seen. Like for instance flower corso in spring, Kings Day and classical music concerts of my orchestra the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. Music festivals or Terror Nights Halloween in an amusement park full of roller coasters.
2025 WISHES
July 15 - August 17
We are looking for CORNWALL, LONDON and BATH for a combined holiday. We already secured a Devon swap.
The space
Warm, cosy and bright living/dining room with leather couches and a dining table which accomodates 8 dinner guests. Typical steep Dutch stairs, first floor with 3 bedrooms and bathroom with shower.
Guest access
One bedroom with a double bed (140x200cm) and one with a single bed
In the near future I will get an extra double bed in bedroom number 3, That way my house could sleep 5 guests. I do not have children of my own, but I have an outdoor table tennis table, lots of board games, 2 cats to play with and some vintage pluche toys. (I have typical Dutch steep stairs, so I think my house is not well suited for really young kids)
Notes
My two cats Ollie and Pizzi are indoor cats, they keep eachother company and are very low maintenance because of the Litter Robot, water fountain and automatic feeder. Under supervision they can play in the garden. I might also bring them to friends if you would like a catfree-home. They are Devon Rexes, cats with only under coats which are curly, they have minimal allergens and the house will be cleaned thoroughly.
I don't have WiFi but there is a good 4g signal and WiFi can be found in cafes around the corner.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Bikes
Travel Styles
Weekend
Budget
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Luxury
City
Village
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Good public transport
Golf
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
My house is in a quiet green neighbourhood, but near to shops and greenery. The house was built in 1921 by a famous Dutch architect Dudok.
Getting to my home
You can take a direct train from Schiphol Airport to Hilversum (25 minutes). From Hilversum Station it is either a 20 minute walk, or you can take a bus and 7 minutes walk or take a taxi. From my home to the trainstation the bus stop is just 1 minute walk.
Nearest airport
Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, just 25 minutes trainride
Getting around
Getting around by foot, bicycle or bus/train. The lovely "Gijsbrecht" is a shopping street just around the corner with super markets, butchers, bakeries, French bakery, boutiques, drugstores and restaurants. Ten minutes walk to the nearest Heather fields, ten minutes to the citycentre, 5 minutes by bus to the train station or a 20 minute walk. By train you can reach Amsterdam in 20 minutes (4 times an hour) and Utrecht in just 15 minutes.
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Feedback
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I had the most wonderful stay at Marije's home. I was lucky enough to be lent her car to explore rural Holland and enjoyed local visits via public transport to Amsterdam etc. Marije was great to contact with any questions and left me some lovely treats for me when i arrived. Everything was lovely and clean and homely.
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Marije and Gerben
My partner Gerben and I are in our forties, two creatives loving (making) music (I am an orchestral violist),
exploring, hiking, cooking, playing board games, skiing, snorkling/diving and enjoying time with friends.
I have studied in Salzburg, Austria and Manchester, UK. As a musician I have travelled the world often for festivals and on tour. Love meeting new people, experience other ways of living, hiking natures beauty, tasting and cooking foreign cuisines.
Ollie and Pizzi are two Devon Rex cats (allergy friendly breed) who love to cuddle and do not need much because they are provided with a Litter Robot, a water fountain and food dispenser. (They can stay but might also stay with friends)
We prefer a city or nature location with good local transport, so we can be independent or walking distances (< 40 minutes) for amenities. Additionally a car swap is always useful too (I have a car you may use).
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Jul 5, 2026 - Aug 22, 2026
"Gerben and I would love to travel to Iceland during the summer of 2026. We would love to travel through different parts of the island."
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"Preferably during summer, so we can make a trip of several weeks to see both cities, as well as hiking mountains and perhaps even skiing"
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"I lived two years in Salzburg, lost my heart to Austria then. Both winter/skiing holidays and spring/summer hiking holidays would be lovely."
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"Both midsummer and winterwonderland lovers (my great grandfather was Swedish)"
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"Both midsummer and winterwonderland lovers"
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"My great grandmother was Indonesian"
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"Short stay to visit friends. Would like to combine with a stay in nature."
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"We are looking for London, Cornwall and Bath for a combined hiking and visiting friends holiday in summer 2025"
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"We are looking for London, Cornwall and Bath for a combined hiking and visiting friends holiday in summer 2025"
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"We are looking for London, Cornwall and Bath for a combined hiking and visiting friends holiday in summer 2025"
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