Naarden, Netherlands
Platinum
Member since
2014| Exchange dates | Duration |
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| July 12, 2025 - August 14, 2025 | 3 weeks |
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We would love to go to Ireland, England or the US East Coast this summer! Bretagne and Normandy are also options. But we're open to everything. Please surprise us :) |
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Wonderful 1920s family home in Naarden, Amsterdam area
We have had 13 home exchanges and love this way of travelling to get to know other families, countries and cultures! We are open for exchange offers for Summer vacation. We hope to go to somewhere close to the sea- Ireland, England, the US East Coast, but we also love Bretagne and Normandy. We are more or less flexible but would like to go for 3 weeks.
Our wonderful home with large, private garden close to Amsterdam and close to nature is available for exchanges. We have had many succesfull exchanges in the past and love to discover new places close by and farther away!
Our family of four (Martijn, 46; Julia, 44; Anna, 14; and Isaac, 11) live in Naarden, which is a great town, close to forests and just 20 mins by train or car from Amsterdam. Lots of great facilities in the area for kids, including several big nature playgrounds with restaurants on biking distance. Tons of walking and hiking opportunities as well as a nice town with restaurants and shops. Our house is about 150 m2 and has 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. We have bikes for everyone and lots of toys and games to use!
In the area:
- Gooi and Vechtstreek: forests, the oldest natural reserve in Holland, lots of beautiful country houses and wonderful towns: http://www.vvvgooivecht.nl/nl
- The cutest and nicest amusement park in Holland on biking distance: http://www.oudvalkeveen.nl/
- The wonderful town of Naarden Vesting, an old fort, with old cobblestone streets and fortified walls: http://www.infonaarden.nl/
- Amsterdam Museum Quarter: 20 mins by car or public transport http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/areas/amsterdam-neighbourhoods/centre/museum-quarter
- Beach: 50 mins by car
- Cycling and walking routes through the countryside
- Unique natural reserves with woods, heath, old forts and lakes
- Schiphol Airport 30 mins away by train
- Cities of Utrecht (20 mins by public transport) and The Hague (60 mins) close by
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 2 Children
- 14 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Policy advisor at the ministry of Culture
- Manager at a media archive
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Environment: In the suburbs
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 5
- Living Area: 50 m2
- Total Area: 151 m2
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
- Piano
- Guitar
- Other musical instruments
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
- Park / playground
- BBQ
- Garage / private parking
- Bicycles: 6
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Croatia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Europe
- Ireland
- England, UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Portugal
- Sweden
- Norway
- Belgium
- United States
- Hamburg, Germany
- Berlin, Germany
- Netherlands
Spoken Languages
- English
- Français
- Español
- Deutsch
- Dutch
- Czech
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Schiphol - 35 km
We live in a quiet, dead-end street. The town of Naarden Vesting, a charming old town, is about 15 mins walking away. So is the center of Bussum which has lots of shops. We are quite close to the highway which makes Amsterdam close by. From our house, it is a 5 mins walk to the forest where you can walk for hours.
Occupation
- Policy advisor at the ministry of Culture
- Manager at a media archive
Children
- Boy - Age: 11
- Girl - Age: 15
Pets
- We do not have pets.
References
This member has completed 14 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Ghent, Belgium
BE1002624
Heidelberg, Germany
DE7960
Girona, Spain
ES1002139
Orpesa, Spain
ES863093
Ivry-sur-Seine, France
FR0130710Très bon contact avec la famille avant l'échange. La maison est ravissante et parfaitement conforme à l'annonce.
Cléry-en-Vexin, France
FR1001343
Belz, France
FR1010523
Frascati, Italy
IT06755The exchange was very nice. The house is wonderful. The area is very interesting and in a perferct position to look Amsterdam and a loto of other town. It is possible to reach the station by feet and the trains, and the timetable are very good to go around. We had a very good comunication with the family.
Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy
IT176
Santo Stefano Belbo, Italy
IT48322Una splendida famiglia! Abitano in una bellissima casa in un quartiere residenziale rilassante e vicino a tutte le comodità. Ideale per visitare Amsterdam e dintorni (grazie alla stazione ferroviaria a 5 min in bici dall'abitazione).
