Relaxed family home near beach, nature and Amsterdam
Translated from Nederlands
House • Castricum Netherlands
7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
5 Beds
1 Bathroom
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal
Hospitality
Statistics
Listed December 2025
Views 25
General Overview
Our home is a light and comfortable family house of approximately 128 m², designed for relaxed everyday living. It has a sunny south-facing garden with open views, as well as a front garden, so there is always space to enjoy being outside.
Inside, the house offers four bedrooms, including one large bedroom in the attic, and a separate home office. Two of the bedrooms have their own sink, which is very convenient when travelling with kids.
There is a bathroom with shower and toilet, plus an additional separate toilet downstairs. The house has a spacious entrance hall and a utility room with washing facilities, which makes longer stays easy and comfortable.
The living areas are bright and welcoming, and the house feels calm. Bicycles are available, making it easy to explore the area like a local.
Our home is well suited for families who appreciate space, light and a relaxed atmosphere close to nature.
Guest Access
Ground floor, first floor, second floor. 2 flights of stairs.
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
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Village
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We live in Castricum, a friendly and relaxed town in North Holland with the perfect balance between nature, beach and easy access to famous Dutch cities and sights. From our home you can reach the most iconic places in the Netherlands very easily:
• Amsterdam Central – 30 minutes by direct train
• Zaanse Schans (windmills) – 15 minutes by train
• Alkmaar (traditional cheese market) – 10 minutes by train
• Haarlem – 30 minutes by train
Castricum itself is only 4 km from the beach and surrounded by beautiful dunes, forests and nature reserves, ideal for walking, cycling, mountainbiking, running, surfing or kite surfing. It’s loved by people who enjoy being outdoors, with endless routes through nature and fresh sea air.
At the same time, this is a wonderful base for culture and city life. Nearby Amsterdam, Haarlem and Alkmaar are full of museums, historic canals, architecture, cosy neighbourhoods, music, theatre and festivals. You can easily visit highlights such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Haarlem’s charming old centre and the famous Alkmaar cheese market.
Castricum has a warm, welcoming village feel with nice cafés, restaurants, bakeries, shops and local markets. In spring the surrounding flower fields are beautiful, summer is perfect for the beach, and in every season the dunes and forests are wonderful to explore.
It’s a great place if you want the best of both worlds: busy days full of adventure and culture, followed by peace, space and nature when you come “home”.
Nearest airport
Schiphol Airport- 30 minutes -37 km
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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We are a friendly, open-minded family of four from the Netherlands — a single mum travelling with three kids aged 10, 12 and 14. We love sunshine, the sea and the mountains, and enjoy being outdoors as much as possible: beach days, hiking, walking and biking in nature.
We like discovering new places at a relaxed pace: local markets, good food and simply enjoying everyday life somewhere else. This will be our first home exchange and we’re very excited to start. We treat every home with care and respect, as if it were our own, and we value clear and kind communication.
Our kids are used to travelling, independent and respectful of other people’s homes. We’re especially drawn to sunny destinations where city life, nature and mountains or sea come together, and we look forward to connecting
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