This was our second exchange with Douwe and Anjo. We have been fortunate to meet in person! Their home in Alkmaar offers every comfort and is in a gre...
Read More...Mark & Cecile
Canada
Jul 11, 2023 - Jul 23, 2023
Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 05/Mar/2025
Additional languages spoken
Western Frisian, English, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
Douwe works in IT. Anjo is retired teacher.
Mark & Cecile
Canada
Jennifer
Greece
This was our second exchange with Douwe and Anjo. We have been fortunate to meet in person! Their home in Alkmaar offers every comfort and is in a gre...
Read More...This was our second exchange with Douwe and Anjo. We have been fortunate to meet in person! Their home in Alkmaar offers every comfort and is in a great location. 15 minute walk to the center and the famous Alkmaar Cheese Market every Friday and 5 minutes walk to the train station that will get you anywhere you want to go. Anjo and Douwe and easy to communicate with, friendly, accessible and offer a perfect exchange!! Thank you Anjo and Douwe! To be continued.....
Read Less...Jennifer
Greece
Sonja
France
It was our first time to exchange houses and it went very well. We have met Douwe and Anjo because they came to us and stayed the night and we went to...
Read More...It was our first time to exchange houses and it went very well. We have met Douwe and Anjo because they came to us and stayed the night and we went to Alkmaar the next day. I knew the house because I was born in the same neighborhood. So I knew there were a lot of stairs. But the house was nice, cosy and very clean. And nearby everything you needed. It was a very good first house exchange.
Read Less...Maura
United Kingdom
Douwe was so welcoming of me and also left a range of excellent information about the home and area. The home was lovely, comfortable and very central...
Read More...Douwe was so welcoming of me and also left a range of excellent information about the home and area. The home was lovely, comfortable and very central to everything in the beautiful city of Alkmaar. We hope to return!
Read Less...Martine & Jean-Jacques
France
We spent great days in Alkmaar, beautiful town from where it is easy to visit every part of North Holland. The house is a typical dutch house, nice an...
Read More...We spent great days in Alkmaar, beautiful town from where it is easy to visit every part of North Holland. The house is a typical dutch house, nice and very well equipped, and located in a quiet area, close to the city center. A big thank you to Douwe and Anjo for their kindness and their hospitality !...
Read Less...Donna
United States
We had a great time but it was a long time coming. It was delayed a year due to COVID. Alkmaar was in a very good location. We could go to City Cente...
Read More...We had a great time but it was a long time coming. It was delayed a year due to COVID. Alkmaar was in a very good location. We could go to City Center each day in Alkmaar to explore. The town was wonderful and we enjoyed the canals and the cheese market. We were able to see a festival the happens only once a year. It was great fun. We spent time in Amsterdam and Rotterdam and the city called Utrecht by train.We would be happy to entertain Douwe and Anjo in the future. I highly suggest this exchange for anyone who wants beautiful canals, great food, and very nice people.
Read Less...Martin und Carola
Germany
Das Haus von Douwe und Anjo ist perfekt um Alkmaar (Zentrum) und die Umgebung zu erkunden. Das historische "Trapje on Trapje af"-Haus hat viel charme,...
Read More...Das Haus von Douwe und Anjo ist perfekt um Alkmaar (Zentrum) und die Umgebung zu erkunden. Das historische "Trapje on Trapje af"-Haus hat viel charme, ist sehr interessant und vor allen Dingen perfekt ausgestattet. Die Umgebung ist ruhig, das Meer sehr nahe. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt und können das Haus empfehlen.
Read Less...Jennifer
Canada
Douwe and Anjo's home was spotless, welcoming, comfortable, had everything you need and more, and a perfect location to explore Alkmaar and the countr...
Read More...Douwe and Anjo's home was spotless, welcoming, comfortable, had everything you need and more, and a perfect location to explore Alkmaar and the country! We were so lucky to have met Douwe and Anjo who went above and beyond in welcoming us. We look forward to reciprocating when they come to Calgary. Thank you!! Jennifer & Tom
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Cosy house near Alkmaar railway station in quiet green neigbourhood. House with split levels.
Entrance floor with toilet and bathroom. Downstairs the kitchen. Upstairs the living room.
Then the computerroom and bedrooms.
It's a 5 minutes walk to railway/bus station. From here you can go easily to Amsterdam (30 min), Haarlem (30 min) and Hoorn.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet green neigbourhood, just outside the towncentre. 5 minutes walk from railway/bus station. Golfcourse nearby. Northsea beaches and dunes are on bicycle distance.
Nice marked bike routes to explore the Alkmaar surroundings. Alkmaar museum and old town are on a 10 minutes walk.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Old towns of Amsterdam, Haarlem, Hoorn, Enkhuizen.
Alkmaar cheesemarket.
Northsea beaches/dunes.
World heritage Purmer, Schermer, Wormer.
Zaanse schans.
Zuiderzee museum.
Isle of Texel.
Broeker veiling.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Make yourself at home in our house. Respect the house and treat it as it is your own house. Please use the things in kitchen, garage. Use the bicycles, but lock them carefully.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 05/Mar/2025
Additional languages spoken
Western Frisian, English, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
Douwe works in IT. Anjo is retired teacher.
Mark & Cecile
Canada
Jennifer
Greece
This was our second exchange with Douwe and Anjo. We have been fortunate to meet in person! Their home in Alkmaar offers every comfort and is in a gre...
Read More...This was our second exchange with Douwe and Anjo. We have been fortunate to meet in person! Their home in Alkmaar offers every comfort and is in a great location. 15 minute walk to the center and the famous Alkmaar Cheese Market every Friday and 5 minutes walk to the train station that will get you anywhere you want to go. Anjo and Douwe and easy to communicate with, friendly, accessible and offer a perfect exchange!! Thank you Anjo and Douwe! To be continued.....
Read Less...Jennifer
Greece
Sonja
France
It was our first time to exchange houses and it went very well. We have met Douwe and Anjo because they came to us and stayed the night and we went to...
Read More...It was our first time to exchange houses and it went very well. We have met Douwe and Anjo because they came to us and stayed the night and we went to Alkmaar the next day. I knew the house because I was born in the same neighborhood. So I knew there were a lot of stairs. But the house was nice, cosy and very clean. And nearby everything you needed. It was a very good first house exchange.
Read Less...Maura
United Kingdom
Douwe was so welcoming of me and also left a range of excellent information about the home and area. The home was lovely, comfortable and very central...
Read More...Douwe was so welcoming of me and also left a range of excellent information about the home and area. The home was lovely, comfortable and very central to everything in the beautiful city of Alkmaar. We hope to return!
Read Less...Martine & Jean-Jacques
France
We spent great days in Alkmaar, beautiful town from where it is easy to visit every part of North Holland. The house is a typical dutch house, nice an...
Read More...We spent great days in Alkmaar, beautiful town from where it is easy to visit every part of North Holland. The house is a typical dutch house, nice and very well equipped, and located in a quiet area, close to the city center. A big thank you to Douwe and Anjo for their kindness and their hospitality !...
Read Less...Donna
United States
We had a great time but it was a long time coming. It was delayed a year due to COVID. Alkmaar was in a very good location. We could go to City Cente...
Read More...We had a great time but it was a long time coming. It was delayed a year due to COVID. Alkmaar was in a very good location. We could go to City Center each day in Alkmaar to explore. The town was wonderful and we enjoyed the canals and the cheese market. We were able to see a festival the happens only once a year. It was great fun. We spent time in Amsterdam and Rotterdam and the city called Utrecht by train.We would be happy to entertain Douwe and Anjo in the future. I highly suggest this exchange for anyone who wants beautiful canals, great food, and very nice people.
Read Less...Martin und Carola
Germany
Das Haus von Douwe und Anjo ist perfekt um Alkmaar (Zentrum) und die Umgebung zu erkunden. Das historische "Trapje on Trapje af"-Haus hat viel charme,...
Read More...Das Haus von Douwe und Anjo ist perfekt um Alkmaar (Zentrum) und die Umgebung zu erkunden. Das historische "Trapje on Trapje af"-Haus hat viel charme, ist sehr interessant und vor allen Dingen perfekt ausgestattet. Die Umgebung ist ruhig, das Meer sehr nahe. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt und können das Haus empfehlen.
Read Less...Jennifer
Canada
Douwe and Anjo's home was spotless, welcoming, comfortable, had everything you need and more, and a perfect location to explore Alkmaar and the countr...
Read More...Douwe and Anjo's home was spotless, welcoming, comfortable, had everything you need and more, and a perfect location to explore Alkmaar and the country! We were so lucky to have met Douwe and Anjo who went above and beyond in welcoming us. We look forward to reciprocating when they come to Calgary. Thank you!! Jennifer & Tom
Read Less...A perfect exchange!
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