Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam

Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam

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View from the garden to the summer house
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front of the house
The garden in summer time.

Overview of Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Abcoude, NL
  • Popular LocationZiggo Dome11 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohan Cruyff Arena11 min drive
  • Popular LocationAFAS Live12 min drive
  • AirportAmsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Garden room

2 Single Beds

Orchard room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garden bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Orchard bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Queen's bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam

Our holiday home is situated in the countryside on a dike next to the picturesque river “Het Gein”. A typical Dutch surrounding where you can bike and walk. In the summertime you can swim in the river Het Gein.
Amsterdam is very nearby: with a bike it takes you 5 minutes to subway station Gein, which takes you in 20 minutes to the center of Amsterdam. With a car you can drive in 5 minutes to the P+R subway station of Gaasperplas or to the train station Abcoude or Weesp. And in 15 minutes you drive to the center of Amsterdam.
Because our house is so centrally situated, all big tourist sites are within an hour drive, such as Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, Haarlem, Volendam, Marken, The Hague, Hoge Veluwe, Utrecht and the 'Venice of the North' : Giethoorn etc etc.

The summerhouse of our farm, which was built in 1865, is situated just 200m from the city border of Amsterdam. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms each with an individual bath room, there is a living and a large kitchen with dining table. The folding doors brings you to the big private garden which gives you a panoramic view to the surrounding pastures with grazing sheep and cows. On the second floor you will find a very spacious loft-like lounge area and large dining table with fire place. There is also a tv with dvd player.

The house has a rich history: until the 60’s the summerhouse was a cattle shed with hay-loft and the farm was leased by various farmers families. Later the land was sold by the Amsterdam municipality to the famous Dutch sculptor Nel van Lith. On the old hay-loft she gave sculptor lessons to our former Queen Beatrix. From 1995 a garden architect lived here and she designed the English/French romantic garden that is still intact today.

Property manager

Stephanie Boogaard
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Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Abcoude

Located in Abcoude, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. The 9 Streets and Flower Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit ARTIS and Nemo Science Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Johan Cruyff Arena or Ziggo Dome. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Gaasperpark - 4 min drive
  • Academic Medical Centre - 11 min drive
  • Ziggo Dome - 11 min drive
  • Johan Cruyff Arena - 11 min drive
  • AFAS Live - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Weesp Station - 6 min drive
  • Gaasperplas Station - 6 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ollie's coffee and more - 7 min drive
  • Lucky Garden - 11 min drive
  • Acqua Farina Pizza en Pastabar - 8 min drive
  • Food Master - Amsterdam Zuidoost - 10 min drive
  • Plaza De Haven - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam located?

This family-friendly Abcoude farm stay is located on the riverfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gaasperpark and Academic Medical Centre. Vinkeveense Plassen and AFAS Live are also within 6 miles (10 km). Gein Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beautiful location but some issues
We booked this property after previous city centre based stays, we were looking for a more rural location which this certainly meets, it is an ideal balance between rural peace and sights and only a 25 minute walk to the Amsterdam metro. The host was helpful with our delayed arrival but otherwise left us to our own devices which we prefer. It would be remiss of me not to mention some of the issues we felt were with the property, it is broadly as described, the pictures are an accurate reflection of the rooms. I think it’s fair to say some of the fixtures and fittings are showing signs of age and could do with a little refresh. One issue we were not expecting was the presence of mosquitos around the property, to such and extent it was necessary to sleep under protective nets, they were an annoyance more than a specific problem but I wish I’d known this prior to booking. In summary this is a lovely location but I ultimately feel a bit disappointed with the actual accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauttiful Dutch trip
Stunning countryside setting, with easy access to the local town of Abcoude and its station to then explore Amsterdam. The house its self was beautiful and everything we needed was there. Stephanie was on hand should you need any assistance. All in all a great trip and will hopefully return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

pravin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay in abcoude
Lovely house and host. Very friendly neighbourhood. 20 minute walk from metro station which takes 25 minutes to get to the centre. Overall 10/10 stay would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ash v.

A lovely escape! A cosy cottage which was perfect for our family holiday - many thanks!
This property was lovely. It was exactly as promised - a charming private house. The setting was perfect for us, beautiful natural location with a very nice local village that had everything we needed. The only improvement that could be made would be to add a freezer, as there is no place to store anything frozen (such as ice-cream for the summer months!). We had a wonderful time and will be back. Thank you Stephanie
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

LEMNWIE E.

Lovely place
The house is absolutely lovely, only 30 mins walk or 7 minutes cycle to metro station. Sorrounded by nature, peaceful. Had a lovely holiday with my girlfriends there. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

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