CLASSIC HOME: Oasis Near Amsterdam, Beach, Formula 1, +6 bikes

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Heemstede, North Holland

Grote Markt7 min drive
Circuit Park Zandvoort12 min drive
Zandvoort Beach16 min drive
The Hague (HAG)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Back 2nd floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Front 2nd floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Small bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1st floor (US 2nd) bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

1st floor (US 2nd) toilet

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor (US 3rd) bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Full home, practical, big & beautiful. Large, quiet garden in the back with three patio's catching the sun at different times of the day. Large kitchen that projects into the garden. Garden is very private. Views from top floor bedrooms. Bus stop in front of house. Near Amsterdam, Haarlem, beach and Keukenhof. 6 Bikes for free for guests. Only 25 bike minutes to Formula 1 races. Parking for 4 cars. 3 minute walk to shops, Amsterdam 20 minutes by car and 30 minutes by train. 20 minutes from Schiphol airport. We have been hosting for years with a 4.9 star rating and over 200 reviews with another well known rental site.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 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

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 deadlock

About the area

Heemstede

Located in Heemstede, this vacation home is by the sea. The 9 Streets and Flower Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zandvoort Beach and Keukenhof Gardens. Traveling with kids? Make time for Nemo Science Museum, or check out an event or a game at Circuit Park Zandvoort. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Heemstede, North Holland

What's nearby

Frans Hals Museum - 6 min drive
Corrie Ten Boom House - 6 min drive
Grote Markt - 7 min drive
Circuit Park Zandvoort - 12 min drive
Zandvoort Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

Heemstede-Aerdenhout Station - 2 min drive
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

Groene Druif Proeflokaal De - 11 min walk
Nolita Heemstede - 9 min walk
Cafetaria Restaurant Vita Nova - 14 min walk
Bakker van Maanen - 5 min walk
CÔTE café & interior - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CLASSIC HOME: Oasis Near Amsterdam, Beach, Formula 1, +6 bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Arika R.

26 Apr 2024

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

Excellent place 5 stars

There were 10 family members that stayed here. It was wonderful. The place was very clean, lots of space for everyone to move around. Location was great by the bus station. Peter and his wife were wonderful. Very nice couple to rent from.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

27 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful home in an excellent location!

My family and I just stayed in Peter and Nanda’s beautiful home in Heemstede and we absolutely loved it! The home is gorgeous, very well kept and the kitchen is truly a highlight - we spent the majority of our time together in there cooking, chatting and laughing! The location is unbeatable as you are right next to a bus stop that takes you anywhere you need to go - Haarlem station is only a 10 minute bus ride from the house. While their garden was only just starting to bloom, it was a lovely place to play with the kids and enjoy the sunny days we got. I can only imagine how beautiful the garden is as all the blooms come up. We are grateful for such a comfortable and nice place to come home to after our full, adventuresome days and absolutely recommend this home to anyone coming to the Netherlands!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

María Isabel M.

2 Jan 2024

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

Great

They were so kind and the house just perfect. Thanks Peter&Nanda!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karen S., Cambridge,Ontario,Canada

7 Nov 2023

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

Thank you for use of your home

While planning a family trip postponed due to the pandemic, this home was attractive due to high reviews. I contacted the owner with a request regarding our visit and he warmly agreed, contributing to the feasibility of our trip. Communication before travel with the host was clear, concise and helpful. The home was well situated in this beautiful town, close to public transportation and appropriately sized. The night prior to occupying the home, we received 5 pages of house rules. Included was a request to clean the property prior to departure. Having utilized various VRBO properties in various countries and never having to “clean” a property prior to departure. As landlords ourselves, we treat properties as we would our own. When we attended the home to deposit our suitcases, the owner expressed anxiety over the quantity of suitcases present (one per person!) as well as an empty beer case that we were unable to return prior to vacating our initial vacation home. The owner expressed concerns over how we might treat his property, despite our party consisting of working professionals. Due to the list of rules, we spent the last day of our vacation cleaning as we were concerned of repercussions relating to failure to return the deposit or poor review. I appreciate it was a joy for you to return to a clean property and your gratefulness for the care shown for your house, but excessive rules and homeowner anxiety caused undue stress. Overall, vacation property is recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

17 Oct 2023

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

Family event

We came from overseas for a family event and needed a home away from home for 9 people. Peter’s home was fantastic! There was room for everyone and many quiet corners so we were not living on top of each other. The house is beautiful and had everything we could possibly want. The kitchen is fantastic, the garden is beautiful, and the hosts couldn’t be more welcoming. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Your host

I am a recently retired elementary school teacher and my Canadian husband Peter is a former executive and business owner. We love traveling and are frequent guests as well as hosts. We have many friends and family abroad and two adult children whose careers have taken them globetrotting over the past decade. As a result our house has always been full of guests coming and going which is how we got started hosting guests and eventually renting out our home to guests during our own vacations. We have been doing this for years with a 4.9 star rating and over 200 reviews with another well known rental site.

Why they chose this property

We have lived in Heemstede for over 30 years. This is perhaps the most attractive part of The Netherlands. Close to Amsterdam, Haarlem, the beach and bulb fields: these are the reasons that we love living here and the same reasons why our home has been very attractive to large and extended families looking for a unique location for their vacation.

The house itself is a charming classic Dutch home built before the war. The location is extremely convenient within walking distance of a multitude of shops and restaurants in Heemstede.

What makes this property unique

The kitchen has been extended into the very private back garden making it the main attraction of the house. Even on rainy and winter days there's tons of light, a large table, comfortable chairs and floor heating making it a natural hub where we have spent countless evenings entertaining company and where we begin each day with a cup of coffee and a newspaper. As much as we enjoy our vacations, there's no place like home.

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