Gastvrij ontvangst. Wij voelden ons meteen thuis. Uitstekende locatie op fietsafstand van Adam. Mooie fietsroutes in Waterland. Zijn ook naar de kust ...
Read More...Ben & Corry
Netherlands
Jun 7, 2021 - Jun 12, 2021
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 25/Jan/2022
We have two adult children who live elsewhere.
Additional languages spoken
German, English
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Teacher (Retired)
Ben & Corry
Netherlands
Joop
Netherlands
Anette and Chris
Germany
Gastvrij ontvangst. Wij voelden ons meteen thuis. Uitstekende locatie op fietsafstand van Adam. Mooie fietsroutes in Waterland. Zijn ook naar de kust ...
Read More...Gastvrij ontvangst. Wij voelden ons meteen thuis. Uitstekende locatie op fietsafstand van Adam. Mooie fietsroutes in Waterland. Zijn ook naar de kust gefietst. Gezellig appartement en heel vriendelijke ontvangst. Leuk contact met de buurman. Hebben ook van het balkon genoten. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar.
Read Less...Christine
United Kingdom
The apartment is beautifully furnished and well equipped. Lots of useful information & maps available. Sjaak and Jeanne were so helpful and made the c...
Read More...The apartment is beautifully furnished and well equipped. Lots of useful information & maps available. Sjaak and Jeanne were so helpful and made the cycling holiday such a success. We loved it
Read Less...Eric
France
Position idéale pour visiter Amsterdam et la Hollande septentrionale (Waterland, Haarlem, ...) notamment à vélo grâce aux excellents vélos laissés à n...
Read More...Position idéale pour visiter Amsterdam et la Hollande septentrionale (Waterland, Haarlem, ...) notamment à vélo grâce aux excellents vélos laissés à notre disposition par nos hôtes et au réseau illimité de pistes cyclables. L.’appartement est idéalement situé au centre d’un joli village aux maisons pittoresques et au calme campagnard. Accueil attentif à tout ce qui pouvait contribuer à l’agrément de notre séjour. Et quel plaisir de trouver à notre retour une maison impeccable, le jardin soigné, le chat content, et une aquarelle de notre maison peinte par Jeanne!
Read Less...Luciano
Italy
Elisabeth
Germany
Jeanne's and Sjiak's home is lovely and the region around it is like a "fairy-tale" landscape, which I explored by bike, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the ...
Read More...Jeanne's and Sjiak's home is lovely and the region around it is like a "fairy-tale" landscape, which I explored by bike, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the sandy coast by car. I had a wonderful time.
Read Less...Elke
Germany
Catherine
United Kingdom
I received a warm welcome (with added bonus of helpful neighbour) to a lovely apartment in a pretty village in a beautiful area. Waterland lives up t...
Read More...I received a warm welcome (with added bonus of helpful neighbour) to a lovely apartment in a pretty village in a beautiful area. Waterland lives up to its name, with many reed-lined canals and ditches, dotted with occasional woods. It is perfect cycling and walking country, with pretty villages and towns all around. Ilpendam has a shop, café and bus stops (20 minutes to Amsterdam). Before you arrive you should familiarise yourself with the OV (ie travel) chipcard system. Current costs are: 4.20 euros train airport-Amsterdam central station, 2.83 euros bus Amsterdam cs- Ilpendam (return journey to town therefore 5.66 euros). Remember to check OFF vehicle as well as on (go to Tramplein in Purmerend for refund when you forget). Bring mosquito repellent (you can buy window netting in many stores - check expatica website). ‘Huisvuil’ on the pavement is where you put the rubbish bin. And ladies: always carry 50 and 20 cents pieces for WCs. Then you will have a magical holiday.
Read Less...Michèle
France
L'appartement est très agréable, confortable et lumineux, dans un magnifique village très paisible, idéalement situé pour découvrir Amsterdam et la na...
Read More...L'appartement est très agréable, confortable et lumineux, dans un magnifique village très paisible, idéalement situé pour découvrir Amsterdam et la nature dans le Waterland qui porte si bien son nom! Et la pratique du vélo y est souveraine!
Read Less...Nora
France
Ik heb er de beste herinnering aan, een mooi en gezellig ingericht appartement, veel ruimte, genoeglijk.
Read Less...Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Nederland |
Open to all dates | Frankrijk | Duitsland | België |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We are interested in exchanging between june till septembre 2020
You can reach the citycenter of Amsterdam by public transport (each 10 minutes a bus) within 15 minutes. Volendam, Marken, Purmerend and Hoorn are historic places nearby. In case you like sailing, there is plenty of opportunity nearby to rent canoes or so-called 'whispering boats' for a boat trip through the beautiful landscape of 'Waterland' with its many birds and farmlands. Our house is an apartment at the first floor, build in 2008, in a little village near Amsterdam. There is free WIFI in the house.
We prefer a stay somewhere easy to reach by public transport, but its not necessaire.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We wonen in een lieflijk klein dorp onder de rook van Amsterdam. Het is een waterrijk gebied. Je kunt er een boot huren en het waterland bevaren. Het is ook prachtig om te fietsen en te wandelen.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house its a short walk to the café and the little shop in the centre of our village. In case you like sailing, there is plenty of opportunity nearby to rent canoes or so-called 'whispering boats' for a boat trip through the beautiful landscape of 'Waterland' with its many birds and farmlands.
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 25/Jan/2022
We have two adult children who live elsewhere.
Additional languages spoken
German, English
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Teacher (Retired)
Ben & Corry
Netherlands
Joop
Netherlands
Anette and Chris
Germany
Gastvrij ontvangst. Wij voelden ons meteen thuis. Uitstekende locatie op fietsafstand van Adam. Mooie fietsroutes in Waterland. Zijn ook naar de kust ...
Read More...Gastvrij ontvangst. Wij voelden ons meteen thuis. Uitstekende locatie op fietsafstand van Adam. Mooie fietsroutes in Waterland. Zijn ook naar de kust gefietst. Gezellig appartement en heel vriendelijke ontvangst. Leuk contact met de buurman. Hebben ook van het balkon genoten. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar.
Read Less...Christine
United Kingdom
The apartment is beautifully furnished and well equipped. Lots of useful information & maps available. Sjaak and Jeanne were so helpful and made the c...
Read More...The apartment is beautifully furnished and well equipped. Lots of useful information & maps available. Sjaak and Jeanne were so helpful and made the cycling holiday such a success. We loved it
Read Less...Eric
France
Position idéale pour visiter Amsterdam et la Hollande septentrionale (Waterland, Haarlem, ...) notamment à vélo grâce aux excellents vélos laissés à n...
Read More...Position idéale pour visiter Amsterdam et la Hollande septentrionale (Waterland, Haarlem, ...) notamment à vélo grâce aux excellents vélos laissés à notre disposition par nos hôtes et au réseau illimité de pistes cyclables. L.’appartement est idéalement situé au centre d’un joli village aux maisons pittoresques et au calme campagnard. Accueil attentif à tout ce qui pouvait contribuer à l’agrément de notre séjour. Et quel plaisir de trouver à notre retour une maison impeccable, le jardin soigné, le chat content, et une aquarelle de notre maison peinte par Jeanne!
Read Less...Luciano
Italy
Elisabeth
Germany
Jeanne's and Sjiak's home is lovely and the region around it is like a "fairy-tale" landscape, which I explored by bike, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the ...
Read More...Jeanne's and Sjiak's home is lovely and the region around it is like a "fairy-tale" landscape, which I explored by bike, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the sandy coast by car. I had a wonderful time.
Read Less...Elke
Germany
Catherine
United Kingdom
I received a warm welcome (with added bonus of helpful neighbour) to a lovely apartment in a pretty village in a beautiful area. Waterland lives up t...
Read More...I received a warm welcome (with added bonus of helpful neighbour) to a lovely apartment in a pretty village in a beautiful area. Waterland lives up to its name, with many reed-lined canals and ditches, dotted with occasional woods. It is perfect cycling and walking country, with pretty villages and towns all around. Ilpendam has a shop, café and bus stops (20 minutes to Amsterdam). Before you arrive you should familiarise yourself with the OV (ie travel) chipcard system. Current costs are: 4.20 euros train airport-Amsterdam central station, 2.83 euros bus Amsterdam cs- Ilpendam (return journey to town therefore 5.66 euros). Remember to check OFF vehicle as well as on (go to Tramplein in Purmerend for refund when you forget). Bring mosquito repellent (you can buy window netting in many stores - check expatica website). ‘Huisvuil’ on the pavement is where you put the rubbish bin. And ladies: always carry 50 and 20 cents pieces for WCs. Then you will have a magical holiday.
Read Less...Michèle
France
L'appartement est très agréable, confortable et lumineux, dans un magnifique village très paisible, idéalement situé pour découvrir Amsterdam et la na...
Read More...L'appartement est très agréable, confortable et lumineux, dans un magnifique village très paisible, idéalement situé pour découvrir Amsterdam et la nature dans le Waterland qui porte si bien son nom! Et la pratique du vélo y est souveraine!
Read Less...Nora
France
Ik heb er de beste herinnering aan, een mooi en gezellig ingericht appartement, veel ruimte, genoeglijk.
Read Less...Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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