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Fantastic house in the city center of Haarlem (near Amsterdam)

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A modern kitchen with a central island, black bar stools, pendant lights, and a view into the dining area through an open door.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a large potted plant, and a view of the city through large windows with blinds.
A modern kitchen with a large island, black bar stools, pendant lighting, and decorative plates on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A canal-side row of traditional brick houses with parked cars and a boat docked in the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Rooftop terrace
    A rare find - enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Grote Markt

Popular amenities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Haarlem, North Holland
  • Place, Corrie Ten Boom House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Grote Markt
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Bavo Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Haarlem

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Centrum, a neighbourhood in Haarlem. Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The 9 Streets and Flower Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Circuit Park Zandvoort or Olympic Stadium.
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Map
Haarlem, North Holland

What's nearby

  • Corrie Ten Boom House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grote Markt - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Teylers Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Bavo Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Frans Hals Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Haarlem Station - 7 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Het Wachtlokaal - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe de Doorzetter - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Het Friethoes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪By Lima - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ax Specialty Coffee - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic house in the city center of Haarlem (near Amsterdam) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fantastic house in the city center of Haarlem (near Amsterdam)?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Fantastic house in the city center of Haarlem (near Amsterdam)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic house in the city center of Haarlem (near Amsterdam)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic house in the city center of Haarlem (near Amsterdam) located?

Located in Centrum, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Corrie Ten Boom House, St. Bavo Church and Grote Markt. Frans Hals Museum and Amsterdamse Poort are also within 15 minutes. Haarlem Station is 7 minutes by foot and Overveen Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Outstanding accommodations with easy access to north and south Holland.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for being our guests! It was a great pleasure hosting you and you’re more than welcome any time in the future again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would stay at this house again in a heartbeat: fantastic location, beautifully presented and Haarlem is a gorgeous city with lovely shops, restaurants and eateries. Emilie is a very generous and informative host, who goes out of her way to make your holiday a perfect one. We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely words Mary! It was a real pleasure having you and your family stay with us. You were such wonderful guests, and we truly enjoyed hosting you. You are always welcome back, and we hope to see you again someday. Wishing you all the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn't have asked for a better base in Haarlem. We stayed here as a family of three for a week and Emilie's place was perfect from start to finish.The location is unbeatable ,a four-minute walk from the train station, an Albert Heijn around the corner, and the Grote Markt and all the restaurants right there. Amsterdam is a quick fifteen minutes by train, and the beach is close too, so it's an ideal base for exploring.The apartment itself was spotless and genuinely well equipped. Anything we reached for was already there. After long travel days it was such a relief to arrive somewhere clean, comfortable, and ready to go.Emilie deserves special mention. She was quick to respond, full of great local recommendations, and went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. Her restaurant suggestions were spot on — Volkslust and Mano were both highlights of our week.If you're visiting Haarlem, or using it as a base for Amsterdam, book this place. We'd come back in a heartbeat. Thank you, Emilie!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Dear Trevor, thank you so much for your wonderful review. We really appreciate your kind words. You were absolutely perfect guests and it was a pleasure having you and your wonderful family stay at our home. You are more than welcome to come back anytime. We would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb house located on gorgeous canal in peaceful Hasrlem. Beautifully renovated and presented; fabulous fittings; lovely courtyard with BBQ. So elegant. Shops and restaurants abound. Parks too.Our host’s son was good enough to check us in as we didn’t arrive until nighttime. Bit it’s a shame that there is no access to the household washing machine as in our 5-day stay we had to spend time at a laundromat when we would’ve preferred sightseeing. Also, odd that there was nowhere to hang clothes, not even a coat hanger!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Dear Christobel, Thank you so much for your lovely stay with us. It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family, and we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in our home. We also really appreciate your feedback. We would like to mention that a washing machine is not listed in the house facilities, as it is located in a private storage area where we keep our personal belongings and therefore it is not accessible to guests. Your suggestion about providing more clothes hangers is a very good one, and we will certainly make sure to add more for future guests. Thank you again for staying with us and for taking the time to share your thoughts. You and your family were wonderful guests and you are always very welcome back in the future. Warm regards, Emilie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, incredible location, wonderful host. Emilie’s home is amazing and she is a kind, welcoming host. We had a tremendous visit to Haarlem and loved our time at Emilie’s place.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Dear Eli, thank for your stay in our home! We loved having you and your family as our guests and you all are more then welcome anytime! Take care and best wishes! Emilie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We absolutely loved our stay in Haarlem. The home was a great location and had everything we needed to make our stay easy and enjoyable. The host Emilie was so helpful and friendly. We would book here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you Lauren for the kind words and choosing our home! It was our pleasure having you as our guests and you’re most welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area!

Emilie's place was situated perfect to the charming town of Harlem and the bustle of Amsterdam. I would stay here in a second if we go back. Emilie was incredible helpful with hotspots and even helped with some bookings! Absolutley lovely all around!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Emilie is a wonderful host, helpful and available. The home is in a perfect location to access Haarlem and the train to Amsterdam. Would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haarlem vacation

The house was great. Unfortunately, due to the rain, we didn't get to enjoy the garden or the rooftop terrace. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped, no need to go out for dinner, but there were lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Haarlem is a great city to walk around outside or visit plenty of good museums.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet comfortable family home in Haarlem

We were so comfortable in this beautiful, modern home in Haarlem. The location is perfect. Our Dutch friends found a place to park just outside the door to join us in a card game or take us for a trip to nearby towns. They picked us up in their boat on the canal a few feet from our front door. The train station is a short walk. We had coffee shops with wonderful pastries less than a minute walk away. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay in Haarlem

5 stars are not high enough for this apartment. We have used VRBO throughout our European trips and trips in the USA and this is the best apartment we have ever stayed at. Gracious, responsive and attention to detail host. Fantastic location. 10 min. walk to train station and city center. Close to everything including market, coffee shops and a very good restaurant diagonally across the canal from the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2023
Dear Paul, we love to have you as our guests! Also a very big 5 star review for you and you family! You’re most welcome anytime and hope to see you one day again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home in a Perfect Location

The home is beautiful, clean, comfortable and quiet and was perfect for our family's visit to Haarlem (all adults). The train station was conveniently located 10 minutes walk away, all of the sights, shopping and restaurants are all an easy walk away. There were great places to sit and enjoy conversations either indoor or outdoor when we weren't out and about. The host was extremely helpful and informative, we all slept very well in the comfortable beds and enjoyed biking to the dunes and beach and taking the easy trip into Amsterdam to see the sights. We hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2022
Thank you very much Nancy for your kind words. We loved to have you and your family as our guests and you're more then welcome anytime in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base to explore Amsterdam

We couldn’t have loved Emilie’s home more! Very thoughtfully designed, relaxing outdoor spaces, beautiful spot on the canal, conveniently walkable to great shops and restaurants, and easy walk to the train to get to the city. We enjoyed coming back to this quiet retreat after busy days exploring, and it was very close by train to the city centre. So glad we got to see Haarlem. Emilie was a fantastic host, providing helpful information, recommending and booking restaurants for us, and greeting us on arrival for a tour of her home. Would not hesitate to recommend her property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2024
We loved having you all, three generations, as our guests! What a beautiful family! You’re most welcome anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location and Perfect Host

The house is located on a quiet street along a canal and only 10 minutes from the train station and around the corner from the shopping area. Everything in central Haarlem is within walking distance. Haarlem is like a little Amsterdam without all of the tourists. The house is beautifully decorated and has everything you need to be comfortable. The first floor garden and third floor terrace were so attractive although our weather and commitments let us enjoy them little. Our host was so delightful and helpful with good advice on restaurants and concern for our comfort. You could not ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

We absolutely loved everything about Emilie’s home! It’s gorgeous! The home was impeccably decorated and perfectly clean. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. The location was amazing! The train station is only a 5 minute walk away. The grocery store, shops and restaurants are just around the corner. It has beautiful views of the canal it is situated on. Emilie and her husband were lovely and welcoming. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thank you so much, Emilie!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2023
Thank you so much Tricia! It was wonderful having you and your lovely family as our guests. You're most welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot overstate how wonderful our stay here was. The home is IMMACULATE and so beautifully designed — modern mixed with historic details. As the Dutch say: Gezellig!!!!! The owner, Emilie, was gracious and welcoming and made every effort to accommodate us - our overnight flight arrived early in the morning and we welcomed upon arrival. The house sits on a canal in the center of Haarlem — you could not find a better location. The kitchen was fully equipped - the courtyard gorgeous with night lighting. Ambient lighting everywhere. This is not a "designed as a rental property", but a true HOME. We were delighted. I travel extensively and have lived all over the world; this is the best VRBO experience I have had. You can walk to all of the museums, the market square/churches are accessed in minutes, wonderful coffee shop just around the corner (Ax?), prepared foods and charcuterie from the Butcher's Daughter (Broekhof) next to that. There is an Albert Heijn grocery just near that. There is a Nespresso machine in the house, and a Nespresso shop very nearby. Everything you could want/need. Emilie also left us maps/brochures and local recommendations. We travel to the Netherlands regularly, typically staying in Amsterdam at the Pulitzer. This was our first — but not our last — time staying in Haarlem. Truly a mini Amsterdam — easier to get around, beautiful, lots of culture, wonderful. The train/bus station is a 5 min walk from the house. Lucky us!
Exterior
Beautiful Kitchen
Courtyard
View from Bedroom Window
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
Wow dear Joyce, thank you so much for all your kind words and compliments in the review. Your enthusiasm about our home and your lovely words are more than deserved by you as our guests. I truly hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again someday. Warm regards, Emilie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

THE BEST place to stay in Haarlem

I truly cannot say enough positive things about our stay at Emilie’s place. The location is perfect. A 4 minute walk to the train station, you’re directly on a beautiful canal, the supermarket is directly around the corner and the area with the bars and shops a 5 minute walk. The home was exactly like the pictures, plenty of room for the 6 of us, immaculately clean, lovely decorations and we thoroughly enjoyed the courtyard. Emilie was easy to communicate with, she gave us a tour of the home and recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the area. She was also kind enough to accommodate us checking in early as our plane landed at 8am. As a side note while we were there we only visited Amsterdam for one day as we were so enjoying our time in Haarlem. It’s a beautiful city. You will not be disappointed staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmante Stadtvilla an der Gracht

Emilies Haus ist traumhaft zentral und trotzdem ruhig gelegen. Alles ist neu und stilvoll renoviert. Der Innenhof ist windgeschützt und romantisch. Oben gibt es noch eine kleine sonnige Dachterrasse. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit in Haarlem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you very much Ool! It was a great pleasure having you as our guests and we’re very happy you enjoyed it!
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