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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Abcoude, Utrecht (province)
  • Gaasperpark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ziggo Dome
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Johan Cruyff Arena
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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12 Jul - 13 Jul
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Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 with windmills and cos, 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.
Because our house is so centrally located, all big tourist attractions 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 (now holiday home) of our farm, which was built in 1865, is situated just 200m from the city border of Amsterdam. On the first (ground)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 on both first and second floor.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Johan Cruyff Arena. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 11 minutes by car from Ziggo Dome and 11 minutes from Johan Cruyff Arena
As a guest of Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam, you'll find a hot tub, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Abcoude cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Stephanie Boogaard

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful. Excellent location easily close to shops and easy transport to tram/train. Stephanie was excellant host very helpful and kind. Only drawback was mosquitoes come with after bite and repellant. Otherwise house was roomy and well equipped
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic

After arriving here we decided we didn’t want to take any side trips. It soothed our souls.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cottage

We were 2 couples spending a week in the area. The cottage and garden are beautiful. It was great to have 2 ensuite bathrooms. The cottage was clean, attractive, and very comfortable. Stephanie always responded quickly and offered good information. Ihighly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H., BEAVERCREEK

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lodging!

My wife and I had 10 amazing nights at the property! Stephanie provided exemplary coordination from the date of booking through check-out. We used the bedroom closest to the backyard pond - very comfortable and spacious! Plenty of room exists to hang clothes (we are on a 36-day holiday, so quite a few clothes), as well as dresser for folded items. The bathroom in that bedroom (both bedrooms have dedicated bathrooms) was terrific. Plenty of hot water and great water pressure in the shower. The heated floors are particularly nice when getting out of the shower. We cooked five meals at the property, with the gas stove/oven working perfectly. While the refrigerator has no freezer, we found placing frozen vegetables in the back of the refrigerator kept them sufficiently chilled. Satellite TV was great with several channels in English (movies on Chan 8/9 every night starting around 8pm), BBC, and CNN. The upstairs loft is extremely spacious, with a very large sectional sofa. We used the property as a 'hub' to 'spoke' out to Amsterdam, Leiden, Hague, Rotterdam, Delft, and Lisse. Very quiet and relaxing location, yet not far from anything you need (great Jumbo-brand grocery 15 minutes away). We would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Four of us - own cars, own bikes. Fabulous house in a wonderful spot. Stephanie is a gracious and delightful host and her holiday home is perfect. Can’t recommend highly enough. Five Stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeEtte M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond Beautiful!

This surpassed our wildest dreams. Such a well-equipped “little” cottage. So roomy, beautifully decorated, just the perfect place for a family to stay on holiday. One disclaimer, it’s a bit far from Amsterdam and neither train station is all that close. If you don’t have a car, you’ll pay premium for Ubers back and forth. But I would still stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay for a family

This guest cottage was excellent, with ease of accessibility to metro from both sides of Gwin Nord, which is just on the outskirts of Amsterdam limits. A rental car and parking near the city worked really well, but booking, walking and metro are options if you plan ahead. Also a good access point for those looking to explore outside Amsterdam: we were able to enjoy Düsseldorf, Eindhoven and Antwerp with this well placed VRBO just off A2. The accommodations were fantastic. A very spacious top level living area with wood stove and couch and large dining area, and a main floor with 2BR and 2BA is perfect for traveling families. We would recommend this place in a heartbeat, a scenic escape from the busyness and bustle of central Amsterdam, and a wonderful place to relax both inside and outdoors. Five stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maisie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a lovely stay. Everything was perfect and I have no faults with this property or the host. It was in a lovely quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G., Wickford

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

A lovely house in a peaceful location. Spent a happy week here with my husband and adult daughter. House well equipped, especially the mosquito nets which were definitely needed but they worked as I didn’t get any bites! We enjoyed relaxing in the evening in the upstairs living room. Weren’t able to use the garden as much as we would have liked due to the weather but did sit outside a couple of times and enjoyed watching the wildlife and listening to the birds - first time I’ve ever heard a cuckoo! Only a 10 minute drive to Weesp where we caught the train to Amsterdam. Stephanie was a great host and answered my questions before we travelled very promptly. Would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

william k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

There is a lovely garden with a deck where we are entertained by the birds, the mallards, the cows and the flowers . Very convenient location, we can always find a great outdoor cafe for lunch. We like the kitchen, which is large and has a gas stove.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for an extended stay: quiet and beautiful.

We spent three weeks here using this charming home as a base for our travels throughout various parts of the Netherlands. It is easy to reach Amsterdam from here and our host provided us with great details about getting to and from the city. Stephanie was responsive when an issue arose with the hot water and she kept us up-to-date when a local marathon forced a road closure. The home had everything we needed to make our stay pleasant. If you are looking for a quiet country get-away, in a charming setting this is the perfect place for you.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in nature

Stephanie’s place is an amazing converted barn surrounded by a lovely garden and farmland. The location is convenient to Amsterdam (25 min by train) and a short run or drive to the quaint town of Weesp. She takes pride in her property and is extremely helpful with local tips and ideas of things to do in the area. Be sure to walk to the local dairy farm for some Tasty cheeses, yogurt and milk. Very comfortable for our family of four to stay in for multiple days. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan C.

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

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing stay

Really enjoyed our stay. Owner was very nice and helpful for navigating the area. Gave us some good tips for getting around. Nice, quiet, remote location on some beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anik H.

Relaxing

Great place in a very quiet area. Owner is great and welcoming. The loft is a great place to wind down after a long day but be ready as it is very warm. House is very fonctional but two little things were unpleasant. There are ants pretty much everywhere and the timing for the gardeners was awfull. One morning they were triming and making lots of noise right beside my window, waking me up. And the next morning they were working in front of the washroom window while I was in the shower. It was interesting....but they did a great job with their work...lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Hank A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity in Abcoude.

I'd stay here again. The temp in the house was a little cold but we adjusted.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place has it all!

Stephanie has provided a beautiful, spacious place in a bucolic setting. The town of Abcoude has a number of nice restaurants which Stephanie recommends, a gas station and local grocery store. we would definitely stay there again if we are fortunate enough to be able to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

janice H., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

A real gem near Amsterdam,

This place was a perfect place of respite after a day of sightseeing around South Holland. The garden and grounds were so beautiful we almost hated to leave the house to travel for the day. Stephanie is an excellent host. She helped us navigate our way into Amsterdam (local train station) and to find local restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet stay

This property was beautiful and peaceful. It was a lot of space for our family of 4. Check in and out was easy. A car is recommended if you are visiting other places, but not necessary. We used the train station, which is about a 20 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tawanna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Surroundings

Lovely history in a beautiful setting with a charming house. Excellent in most all ways. Surrounded by canal, farm and historic windmills. Very quiet and conveniently located to many wonderful places to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

pravin b.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful retreat

A beautiful stay close to Amsterdam -- it gave us a great respite from the hustle and bustle of town, and Stephanie was a great host! The house is stunning. I'd like to book it for a writing retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adnan H., Charlotte, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Stunning Property

The property itself is everything and more than as described. We were truly stunned at the accommodations and overall property. Even more amazing than the property was the communication and ease in dealing with Stephanie. She was extremely attentive and helpful on several occasions during our stay. This is a must stay location when visiting Amsterdam!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022