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Large and comfortable 1918 home, close to nature, beach, Amsterdam and Haarlem

House • Heemstede Netherlands

    10 Guests   
    5 Bedrooms   
    7 Beds   
    3.5 Bathrooms   
    1 Car space  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  

Statistics

Listed  August 2025
Views  1002

General Overview

Our home is a large semi-D built in 1918, full of Art Deco charm, but with all the modern amenities to make your stay a truly comfortable one.

The Space

Our home has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a separate toilet on each of its 3 floors. A beautiful open staircase in the center of the house connects all floors. Lots of stain glass windows, wood details and a marble mantle in the living room. Both the living room and dining room have period mosaic wooden floors. The sun room in de back leads to a covered patio with seating and a dining table that seats 8. The garden has a firepit with seating as well as your pick of fruits, herbs, flowers and veggies in season. There is a nice size kitchen with a large fridge (with water and ice dispenser), wine fridge, double oven and microwave. We have a Quooker, so you can have instant boiling water from the tap when you need it. I love to cook and bake so the adjacent walk in pantry has all the kitchen gadgets you might need. Upstairs we have underfloor heating for a comfortable stay in cooler months. The second floor has a small gym with a rowing machine, weights and yoga mats you are welcome to use. It has a TV to stream workouts from your own device. The gym also has a kitchinette that serves as a coffee and tea station. Both large bedrooms with double beds on this floor have a balcony. The third floor bathroom has a washer and dryer to make a longer stay even more comfortable. This third floor has three bedrooms, all sleeping two or three, so you can comfortably stay in our house with up to 10 people. One of the bedrooms here is the quirkiest room in the house as it has the tower visible from inside!

Guest Access

Our house has three floors total, with a large open staircase connecting them. We don't have safety gates installed, so use your best judgement when it comes to young kids.

Notes

Our cat George could be part of the exchange and we would be happy to take care of cats or any small pets on your end. We also have plants in the house that might need a sip of water while you're here and some fresh veggies (depending on the season) for you to harvest and eat if you want. We also have 4-5 bikes you're welcome to use for a true Dutch experience! We also have standup paddle boards, beach toys and a closet full of board games. Our kids love making music, so if you know how to play the piano or the guitar you're welcome to borrow theirs.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Home cinema
Home cinema
Toys
Toys
Gym
Gym
BBQ
BBQ
Balcony
Balcony
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
EV Home Charger
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Bikes
Standup paddleboard
Standup paddleboard

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Luxury
    City
    Village
    Beach
    Water
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    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

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Heemstede is a very friendly and quiet town with a nice shopping street that's just down the road from our house. You will find everything you need including 3 supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, butcher, greengrocer, fresh flowers, fishmonger, pharmacy, toy store, book shop, clothing stores, the best cheese shop and many many more. On sunny afternoons people flock to the open air terraces for a drink with friends. There is a small street market on Wednesdays with fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese and bread among others. Heemstede even has a Michelin star restaurant and it happens to be walking distance from our house! For bars, theater, concert halls and a movie theater, as well as many beautiful museums and even more shops and restaurants (including two more Michelin star ones) the city center of Haarlem is only a 10-15min bike ride away. Our house is surrounded by beautiful parks and water and if you prefer the beach, Zandvoort or Bloemendaal are 30 minutes by bike or a quick 10-15 minutes by car. From the nearest trainstation (7 min by bike, or 20 min walk) you can reach Amsterdam Central Station in about 20 minutes.

Getting to my home

From Schiphol Airport by car or taxi takes only 20 minutes. Alternatively, Dutch public transportation is clean, safe and reliable. The network is extensive. We are a 7 min bike ride or 20 min walk away from the nearest trainstation. The nearest bus stop is a 3 min walk. Street parking in Heemstede is free, except along the main shopping street.

Nearest airport

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about 20 min by car/taxi or 30 min by public transportation.

Getting Around

Get the true Dutch experience and use our bikes during your stay! Although convenient, you don't necessarily need a car in The Netherlands. There are lots of options for fun activities, shops and restaurants within walking distance too.

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Crista

Dutch family of four with two t(w)eens and a very sweet cat called George. We love to travel and explore new places and what better way to do so than to stay somewhere like a local!
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15 Jul 2027 - 20 Aug 2027
"We lived in the Bukit Timah area from 2011-2022 and would love to visit again for a trip down memory lane! Looking for a 2 week stay in the summer of 2027."

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"Outside of the summer holidays, we would like to stay a little closer, preferably driving distance. Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Luxemburg, UK and Northern France are all options. But we also like to be surprised!"

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"Summer holidays preferred."

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"Only an option for us in summer."