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Villa Pura Vida : Enjoy life !

Villa Pura Vida : Enjoy life !

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Overview of Villa Pura Vida : Enjoy life !

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Check out the area

Map
Oud Ade, ZH
  • Popular LocationLeiden University12 min drive
  • Popular LocationKeukenhof Gardens20 min drive
  • Popular LocationKeukenhof Castle20 min drive
  • AirportThe Hague (HAG)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Pura Vida : Enjoy life !

Villa pura vida is located in a unique part of the Netherlands: in the middle of the Randstad and in a Dutch polder landscape. By the water with large garden and wide view. Connected via the Zevenhuizervaart to the Kagerplassen. Spacious, luxuriously furnished and fully equipped. Large Ofyr BBQ and outdoor kitchen. Wood-fired hot tub in the garden, sauna with relaxation area in the houseboat, beautiful 12-person sloop in the boathouse and 2 canoes ready for departure. (optional) To enjoy !
Villa Pura Vida is a thatched 10 pers. villa, built by ourselves in 2004. It is really a lovely house and we have lived in it with great pleasure for 16 years. Thanks to good friends we were able to add some nice extras (such as hot tub and sauna, which you can book as extras) and this is how villa pura vida was created ...
The house surface is approx. 220 m² and the outside area that you have privately available at the villa is approx. 400 m².

The House

Ground floor :
entrance with toilet, wardrobe, large open kitchen with cooking island, living room with large natural stone table (10 pers), large sitting area with 3 sofas, lounge chair, tree trunk table, fireplace (gas), flat screen TV 55 inch (digital, international channels + Netflix) , open staircase, patio doors to garden and veranda, 1 x double bedroom with a double bed. Also a space + bay window adjacent to the living room of approx. 16m² (former office) which is now furnished as a "game room" with all kinds of board games ranging from cards to yatzee, scrabble, casino game, stratego, etc. for all ages. In addition, an Xbox and a Wii including a number of games and a TV for gaming.
1st floor: landing, 1 x 2 person bedroom with a double bed, 1 x 4 person bedroom with 1 x kingsize bed and 2 x 1 single bed, bathroom with toilet, large double sink, spacious walk-in shower with rain shower, hand shower and wall nozzles, very spacious 2 person bedroom and bathroom ensuite with 1 x king-size bed, seating, large sink, whirlpool bath for 2 people, walk-in shower with rain shower, hand shower and wall nozzles, toilet.

kitchen facilities :
Cooking island with 5-burner gas stove, vegetable sink, water grill, deep fryer, American fridge and freezer combination including ice maker, 2nd flushing facility, combination microwave, dishwasher, oven.
In addition, there is a kettle, a Senseo and a Dolce Gusto coffee machine, a blender, soda stream, electric juicer, Sabatier knife block, pans, crockery, glassware and cutlery for 10 guests. So you will lack for nothing!
Also in the house:
washing machine, dryer, ironing board, iron, a Philips solarium, gourmet set, fondue set, various fitness app. and WIFI.
Optional : private chef

Outside :

Veranda at the house (approx. 30 m²) with lounge set, seating high (4 pers) and low (2 pers).
Large private garden on the water (approx. 350 m²) with jetty, garden furniture incl. 10-person outdoor table, lounger, 2 hammocks, outdoor shower and outdoor games such as you fo, kubb, badminton are available. Also an outdoor kitchen with 2nd refrigerator and large wood-fired Ofyr BBQ. Also at the front of the house there is a terrace + large patio table + chairs.

Further outside and optional:
Use of our houseboat which has been transformed into a sauna boat with relaxation area and large (8 person) Finnish sauna. Use of the large (10 person) wood-fired hot tub. From the sauna boat you look out over the garden and the hot tub and from the hot tub you have a glimpse into the sauna boat. Use of our beautiful white sloop of 8 meters x 2.70 meters, including seat and relaxation cushions and suitable for a maximum of 12 people. Only including private skipper for hire who will bring a large cool box with ice for your drinks on board .. Use of our two 3-person Canadian canoes for a trip through the rural ditches or the Kagerplassen. A dinghy with a whisper motor for a trip with a little more pace is also an option. And if you want to cycle a bit, there are 3 bicycles available here. The bicycles are at your disposal free of charge, the other options are subject to costs.

Property manager

Alex van der Meer
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Oud Ade

Located in Oud Ade, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Duinrell is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Keukenhof Gardens and Zandvoort Beach. Consider LVC for a night out or Naturalis Biodiversity Center if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Map
Oud Ade, ZH

What's nearby

  • Leiden University - 12 min drive
  • Corpus - 13 min drive
  • Keukenhof Gardens - 20 min drive
  • Keukenhof Castle - 20 min drive
  • Duinrell - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Leiden Lammenschans Station - 12 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 16 min drive
  • Lowietje Aan De Kaag - 13 min drive
  • Brasserie Coazy - 16 min drive
  • Bella Donna - 9 min drive
  • Sassem-city - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Pura Vida : Enjoy life ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Pura Vida : Enjoy life !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Pura Vida : Enjoy life !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Pura Vida : Enjoy life ! located?

This family-friendly Oud Ade villa is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Kagerplassen, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Hortus Botanicus. Old Observatory and Sint Annahofje are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Netherlands
Alex the host was great. House layout worked great for our family of nine
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus
Die Lage und das Haus waren sehr schön. Netter Gastgeber der immer hilfreich war. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very, very nice House and Garden
Overall i can say that we ready enjoyed our short holiday trip with some collegues and friends. Everything was prepared as anounced and there was not a single thing missing. Standard is very high and the design of the garden is really inspiring. There is just one point that could be improved: If you want to use the boat, the hot tub or canoes, you have to pay them as an extra service, as they are not included. 3 normal Mountainbikes are included. Best wishes to Alex, the stay was great. Hopefully we will see us again. Philipp Eickhoff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super schön!
Das Haus war toll, die Ausstattung und Sauberkeit perfekt! Wir haben es sehr genossen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., Stow, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing in Netherlands
8 members of my family (ages 3-81) stayed here to unwind after our daughter's wedding in Belgium. It was just what we needed! We intended to see the Keukenhof Gardens, but they were sold out for the day. Nobody was disappointed because saw the tulips from the car, and we all loved just being at the house! American VRBO website is a little misleading ... the sauna and hot-tub is NOT included, but I highly recommend adding them to your reservation if the weather is cool. Also, we rented a canoe for the day and paddled around the canals -- definitely worth the €25. There's a bedroom on the main floor which was good for Grandma. The steps to the other bedrooms would have been difficult for Grandma and were hard for the 3-year old. Overall, a fantastic trip in a wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alex van der Meer

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English, German, Dutch

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