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Superb location just outside Amsterdam in a small town that is actually a city.
House • Muiden Netherlands
Exchange types accepted
Hospitality Description: You are welcome as our guests to stay with us. As our bedroom is on a separate floor you have your own bedroom and bathroom.
Statistics
Listed May 2025
Views 754
General Overview
Welcome to your perfect getaway in a beautifully preserved 1000-year-old village—technically a city—just a short trip from Amsterdam. This spacious and comfortable family home offers everything you need to relax and unwind, including a south-facing garden and terrace, complete with a luxurious hot tub.
Enjoy the charm of historical surroundings with the unique bonus of your very own castle just steps away. Whether you’re soaking in the sun, stargazing from the hot tub, or exploring nearby sights, this home is the ideal mix of peace, space, and easy access to the city.
The Space
This welcoming family home features a sunny open-plan kitchen and living area that opens directly onto a south-facing terrace—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The dining area flows seamlessly into the garden, creating an ideal space for indoor-outdoor living. A convenient guest toilet is also located on the ground floor.
Upstairs on the first floor, you’ll find two generous double bedrooms, a cozy single bedroom, a dedicated study space, and a stylish family bathroom.
Please note: the third floor is reserved as private space for the homeowners.
Guest Access
Spread over 3 floors, with typical Dutch spiral staircases the house is sadly not suitable for disabled access.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Hot tub
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Family
Relaxing
Village
Water
Good public transport
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
Welcome to Muiden, a beautiful and historic city just 15 minutes from central Amsterdam. Officially a city since 1122, Muiden offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern convenience—making it an ideal location for a relaxing getaway or extended stay.
At the heart of Muiden is the famous Muiderslot Castle, a stunning 13th-century fortress complete with towers, gardens, and moats. The historic center features scenic canals, cobbled streets, and traditional Dutch architecture, creating a postcard-perfect setting.
Local amenities include:
• A large supermarket 7 mins walk away
• Several cozy cafés and excellent restaurants, check out Fort H, our favourite, along the waterfront
• A bakery, pharmacy, and boutique shops
• A marina and locks where you can watch boats pass through or rent one for the day
• Walking and cycling paths through nearby nature reserves and along the Vecht River
Muiden also offers excellent public transport links and road access, making it easy to explore nearby cities like Amsterdam, Naarden, Bussum, and Weesp.
Nearest airport
Schiphol 25 mins by train from Weesp
Getting Around
We have 2 bikes available. The bus stops 50m from our door. The main bus interchange is 10 mins walk. This gives direct access to Amsterdam in 15 mins.
Map of Approximate Location
People Like Us Local Guide
We have lived in the Netherlands 30+ years. We have been very active in the expat community and have hosted many families over the years. We are happy to show you around and to provide recommendations in knowing more about the city and surrounding areas, or for any tips.
Feedback
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It has been a pleasure to welcome you to Valgañón. The conversation has been fluent and in perfect Spanish. Our house has been very well maintained and everything has gone perfectly. We will love to go to Muiden soon. Thanks a lot. -
Stephen and Kath's home is comfortable - so comfortable that you may not want to leave! Clean lines, understated elegance, and warm furnishings sit side-by-side with cutting edge technology and high-end appliances. But don't worry - even I learnt to work the remotes after I read Stephen's excellent guide. Also appreciated were his video tutorials - a very welcome way to learn about the alarm, security cameras, lighting, powered awning, etc. The place is beautifully furnished and decorated with warm tones, family photographs and nice art. We had plenty of room for the four of us and the house could fit more if necessary. There were three good sized bedrooms for us, as well as an office. The front of the house looked right out over the canal - a gorgeous view to wake up to in the morning, and gaze at during the day. I loved sitting out on lovely outdoor sofa on the back deck in the evening, reading under the awning while the sun went down. This is a quiet, residential neighbourhood, well suited to relaxing. Just up the road is the supermarket, which gave us easy to reach groceries. In terms of transport - within walking distance is the main transport link - a park and ride with buses leaving every couple of minutes to the nearby towns and central Amsterdam. The transport system itself is easy to navigate using the 9292 app that Stephen recommended to me (Thanks!), and you can tap on and off with your bank card. Despite the P+R being only 1km away, we had lots of bags and the walk would have been too much for us. A much handier way is a connection that leaves once an hour, joining Schipol by train to Weesp and then a connecting 110 bus to just outside their door. It was a very easy return journey for us and worth aiming for that. Two minutes in the other direction will bring you walking into Muiden town - picturesque in every way with lots of small shops, restaurants and cafes. Of course, the main visitor attraction is the Castle, which is well worth a visit. Stephen's lovely neighbours told us the best local swimming spots and we joined the other locals jumping in and out of the canal on a warm summer's day. We were very lucky to find such a comfortable, well-located home in one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods close to Amsterdam. A really relaxing gem.
My Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates Flexible
"January - March 2026"
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