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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Barbecue
A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Garden
Explore the area
Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Place, Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
4 min drive
Braassemermeer
Place, Braassemermeer
5 min drive
Vogelpark Avifauna
Place, Vogelpark Avifauna
8 min drive
Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Cottage detached for ref; https://www.vrbo.com/nl-nl/vakantiewoning/p1114020
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view
Alphen aan den Rijn
Beautiful, country style cottage near the windmill, polder and windmill view
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Alphen aan den Rijn
Located in Alphen aan den Rijn, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Castellum Theater and Galerie Helga Hofman are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hooglandsekerk and Pieterskerk. Duinrell and Vogelpark Avifauna are also worth visiting. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Braassemermeer - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Vogelpark Avifauna - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
Zeegersloot Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Wet 'n Wild - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Nieuw Vennep Station - 15 min drive
Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Café 't Jagertje - 3 min drive
Weteringpark - 6 min drive
Restaurant Van der Valk - Avifauna - 9 min drive
Cafetaria De Van Nessstraat - 10 min drive
Kota Radja - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage detached for ref; https://www.vrbo.com/nl-nl/vakantiewoning/p1114020 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cottage detached for ref; https://www.vrbo.com/nl-nl/vakantiewoning/p1114020?
As of 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage detached for ref; https://www.vrbo.com/nl-nl/vakantiewoning/p1114020 on 15 July 2026 start from AU$295, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cottage detached for ref; https://www.vrbo.com/nl-nl/vakantiewoning/p1114020?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cottage detached for ref; https://www.vrbo.com/nl-nl/vakantiewoning/p1114020?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage detached for ref; https://www.vrbo.com/nl-nl/vakantiewoning/p1114020?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cottage detached for ref; https://www.vrbo.com/nl-nl/vakantiewoning/p1114020 located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Vogelpark Avifauna, Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout and Galerie Helga Hofman. Wet 'n Wild and Castellum Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Hans' property was the perfect hub for our family of 4 while we were in the Netherlands. It had all of the amenities that we needed and we loved the area! Hans was an excellent host. He was kind, friendly, and informative. If we ever come back, this is where we would stay again!
My wife and I had a great experience staying at a renovated hay barn. The views were amazing. Was great to wake up to farm animals, birds, etc. every morning. Han’s, who lives in a functional windmill on the property, was a great host. He even gave us a tour of the windmill! Loved that he had bikes to rent which we really enjoyed. All in all, it was a great experience in a great country.
A very peaceful, comfortable and centrally placed accommodation near to all main cities, which confirmed, Netherlands belongs to our favourite destination.
We stayed in the Haystack house which was compact and wonderful for our family. We enjoyed the countryside setting with chickens, fresh eggs, a tour of the windmill on the property, and the boats sailing on the Rhine outside our place. The owner was very friendly and helpful. I recommend this place as a wonderful Dutch experience.
Everything was Perfect. Nice, Tiny and fully equipped cottage in the shadow of a 300 y old windmill. Totally relaxed and super Friendly Host. Recommendation 100%
We felt we we trying in the country far from the cities with beautiful sun set. How ever we not far from city centers and a lot of stuff was easy to reach by bikes.
We had a really relaxing time here.
The cottage is small but that suited us, and the view across the fields filled with all kind of wildlife was superb (not forgetting the chickens next to us and the three walking ducks!).
And the huge windmill next to the canal is something to behold.
Hans, the host, was really welcoming and helpful and if you want to lean more about the windmill then Google 'Vrouwgeest windmill' and learn how it has been in his family since 1797.
The cottage we stayed in was built by Hans from a Dutch hay storage building with a roof that would have been raised and lowered (thus the poles and the pulleys).
And as for Holland – glorious.
The Dutch are so friendly and speak better English than many Brits I know, and Gouda and the cheese experience is recommended.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and really didn’t want to leave. Thank you Hans..
Der Aufenthalt war wirklich schön. Eine tolle und ruhige Gegend, sehr nette Vermieter, es war sehr sauber und die Unterkunft war besonders. Wir haben uns sehr wohl und sicher gefühlt.
Von der Buchung, über Check-in, Sauberkeit und Lage des Objekts - alles bestens. Wir haben eine wundervolle Woche dort verbringen können. Mit dem Fahrrad nach Leiden oder Lisse, mit dem Auto innerhalb von 30 - 45 min in Gouda, Den Haag, Delft oder ans Wasser- die Lage war perfekt und idyllisch. Empfehlenswert!
Een heerlijk verblijf op een unieke plek met een zeer aardige en betrokken gastheer Hans. Leuke dieren zoals kippen, loopeenden en schapen.
Prachtig uitzicht op de polder en een prachtige molen. Een gezellig en mooi uniek huisje in de vorm van een hooiberg. Van alle gemakken voorzien.voorzien.voorRustig
Es war ein sehr erholsamer Urlaub. Das Ferienhaus liegt sehr idyllisch abseits der Stadt. Die Mühle ist wunderschön und der morgendliche Ausblick auf die Felder einfach toll. Wir wurden morgens von Hühnern begrüßt und von einem Hund besucht. Unser Gastgeber Hans war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir werden wiederkommen.
Hier stimmt alles:
ein sehr netter Gastgeber, ein tolles Häuschen mit kompletter Austattung, ein fantastischer Ausblick von der Terrasse, eine super Lage. Was will man mehr?
Wir hatten einen tollen Sommerurlaub im gemütlichen Ferienhaus. Hans ist ein wunderbarer Gastgeber und das Haus liegt wunderbar um Ausflüge in der Region zu unternehmen. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt - sehr zu empfehlen!! :)
Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub im Haystack Haus. Bei schönem Wetter konnten wir morgens und Abends die Terasse nutzen und die Polderlandschaft beobachten. Das Haystack Haus hat im oberen Schlafzimmer eine Klimaanlage. Die Treppe zum Schlafzimmer ist sehr steil. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Markus P.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Thank you very much for the nice review. It was a pleasure to receive you as a guest. Kind regards, Hans Vrolijk
Das Ferienhaus liegt sehr schön direkt neben der Windmühle (die noch im Betrieb ist/sehr imposant). Auf dem Gelände leben darüber hinaus noch Hühner und Schafe. Ländlicher geht’s nicht. Das Haus ist sehr sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet.
Die Lage ist bezogen auf Ausflüge perfekt. Alphen, Den Haag, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Gouda… alles sehr schnell erreichbar. Die Niederlande generell aber im speziellen diese Gegend ist für Radfahrer prädestiniert.
Der Gastgeber ist super freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Das Haus ist zwar tendenziell eher hellhörig aber wir haben das mit einem 4 Jährigen und einem 5 Monate alten Kind super unterbekommen. Die Treppe im Haus ist Bauart -Bedingt etwas steil/klein flächige Stufen (falls relevant).
Absolut zu empfehlen!
Zu unserem Erstaunen hatten wir trotz der vielen Gewässer keine einzige Mücke.
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt! Obwohl nahe am Ort Aplhen aan den Rijn gelegen liegt die Mühle sehr idyllisch, ruhig und total im Grünen. Wir konnten direkt beim Gastgeber sehr gute Räder mieten und damit z.B. nach Alphen zum Bahnhof oder nach Woubrugge zum Bäcker und zum Einkaufen radeln. Unsere Ferienwohnung war sehr sauber. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Die Lage hat uns gut gefallen und wir wurden prima betreut vom Vermieter (immer da, wenn man ihn braucht, aber nicht aufdringlich
). Wunderschöne historische Mühle!!! Wir kommen wieder
Per S.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Thank you very much for the nice review. It was a pleasure to receive you as a guest. Kind regards from the mill, Hans Vrolijk
About the host
Hosted by Hans Vrolijk
Languages:
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