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Lovely lake house in Haarlem near Amsterdam and the seaside
Swimming and relaxing in the hart of the Netherlands
We invite you to our lovely home at the coast and in the centre of Holland and the nortern part of Europe. There is a main house and a tiny house with a connecting door. The main house sleeps two, the tiny house can sleep up to four because of the couchbed.
Because of the open water at the back of our house we find the house not suitable for children that don't know how to swim. There is no fence between the garden and the water.
Haarlem is a charming 'golden age' city with lots of culture and restaurants.
We live near the beach, it will take you 30 minutes by bike or you can take the car and be there in 10 minutes. All interesting cities are within easy reach by train or car. For example: you can get to Amsterdam in 15 minutes by train, Rotterdam in 50 minutes. By train you reach Paris in less than 4 hours, Brussels and Antwerp less than 2 hrs. Germany also close by; Berlin, Cologne.
You can park on the lawn in front of the house.
Prior exchanges:
Summer 2025: Leigh on Sea
Summer 2017: Munster, Germany
Summer 2016: San Sebastian, Spain
Summer 2015: Neuried, Germany
Summer 2014: Dresden, Germany and Berlin, Germany
Autumn 2013: Gent, Belgium
Summer 2013: Saint Lary Soulan, France
Saint Germain de Marencennes, France
Summer 2012: Herrala, Finland
Summer 2011: Barcelona, Spain
Summer 2010: Gemmenich, Belgium
Herxheim, Germany
May 2010: Sint-Truiden, Belgium (weekend)
May 2010: Harderwijk, Netherlands (weekend)
Easter 2010: Paris, France (Easter weekend)
Summer 2009: Golfo Aranci, Sardegna
Spring 2009: Kleve, Germany (weekend)
Winter 2008/2009: Brugge, Belgium
Autumn 2008: Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Summer 2008: Ardeche, France
Listing Overview
Property
- Bedrooms 2
- Sleeping Capacity 6
- Bathrooms 2
- Living Area 55 m2
- Total Area 120 m2
House rules
- Small children are welcome Yes
- Pets are welcome Yes
- Non-smoking house Yes
- Pet care wanted Yes
- Car necessary No
Exchange dates
| Exchange dates | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible |
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| July 06, 2026 - August 10, 2026 | 3 weeks | No |
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We are looking for an exchange either immersed in nature or close by the sea. We are flexible both in time and location. Our house is available for a few weeks but we are looking for a place to stay for 7-10 days. Please contact us to discuss possibilities. |
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Exchange periods
| Earliest date | Latest date | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible dates | |
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Exchange period
1
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Earliest date
2026/07/06
July 06, 2026
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Latest date
2026/08/10
August 10, 2026
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Length of stay (nb of days)
3
Weeks
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Flexible dates
No
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Neighborhood
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Best beach in Holland (8.3 km)
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Dunes and forest (3.6 km)
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Shopping street Cronjéstraat (0.9 km)
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Ideal with younger children (4.7 km)
About the neighborhood
Quote from the Lonely Planet:
"Everybody loves Haarlem, and it’s not hard to see why. This achingly pretty city of cobble-stone streets, historic buildings, grand churches, even grander museums, cosy bars, top-class restaurants, and antique shops is a sure-fire heart-warmer. It’s more than easy to visit as a day trip from Amsterdam, but as a place with so much on offer in such a compact area, you may find yourself turning the tables on the capital and using Haarlem as a base to explore the surrounds."
A website that might give you some more information is http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Netherlands/Provincie_Noord_Holland/Haarlem-461150/TravelGuide-Haarlem.html.
The Oosterplas and Bloemendaal beach are part of the national park Zuid Kennemerland. To get an impression please refer to this beautiful brochure. http://www.np-zuidkennemerland.nl/documents/documents/ab6ad2.pdf
One of the main touristic destinations in spring is de Keukenhof (http://www.keukenhof.nl/index/en/) where you can see all kind of bulb flowers in bloom. Nice if you visit us in spring!
Nearest Airport: Schiphol
House amenities
Vehicles included in exchange
- Use/Exchange of car 1
- Number of bicycles 3
- Number of children's bicycles 0
- Number of electrical bicycles 0
- Use of boat 1
House essentials
House features
Instruments
Accessibility
References
Your exchange partner’s home satisfaction rating is 5.0, based on 1 references.
Magnifique logement. Très bien situé, propre, charmant. Hôtes d'échange très attentifs et accessibles.
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Member since
2008
- 22 Exchanges made
Our children are grown so we don't always travel with them
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