Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam

Escape city bustle at this peaceful garden retreat with grazing sheep and cows, stunning views, minutes from Amsterdam's Gein subway station.

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This unique private house near Amsterdam offers countryside tranquility with views of pastoral landscapes. Enjoy the picturesque river, nearby playground, spa tub, and free in-room WiFi. The Dutch countryside is perfect for biking and walking excursions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Map
Abcoude, Utrecht (province)

What's nearby

  • Gaasperpark - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Vinkeveense Plassen - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • AFAS Live - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Ziggo Dome - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Johan Cruyff Arena - 11 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Weesp Station - 6 min drive
  • Gaasperplas Station - 6 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food Master - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Koekenbier Abcoude - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ollie’s Coffee and More - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Acqua Farina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tong Ah - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam

Family-friendly farm stay by the river
At Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local meal delivery service, smoke-free premises, and books
  • Golf privileges (optional) and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam have comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and travel cribs
  • 2.5 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam located?

This family-friendly Abcoude farm stay is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gaasperpark and Academic Medical Centre. Vinkeveense Plassen and AFAS Live are also within 6 mi (10 km). Gein Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Charming unique private house overlooking pastures near Amsterdam Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“GEZELLIG” as the Dutch say. This cottage is situated on the Hein River nestled between two quaint villages, Abcoude and Vesp. Its idyllic. Great for cycling. Two properties down the road, you can buy farm fresh cheese, milk, and yogurt. The scenery is so Dutch! Windmills, sheep, cows, and blooming sunflowers.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maisie G.

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

Great stay

We had a lovely stay. Everything was perfect and I have no faults with this property or the host. It was in a lovely quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane g.

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

Idyllic

After arriving here we decided we didn’t want to take any side trips. It soothed our souls.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Wonderful stay

Four of us - own cars, own bikes. Fabulous house in a wonderful spot. Stephanie is a gracious and delightful host and her holiday home is perfect. Can’t recommend highly enough. Five Stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful. Excellent location easily close to shops and easy transport to tram/train. Stephanie was excellant host very helpful and kind. Only drawback was mosquitoes come with after bite and repellant. Otherwise house was roomy and well equipped
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Perfect Cottage

We were 2 couples spending a week in the area. The cottage and garden are beautiful. It was great to have 2 ensuite bathrooms. The cottage was clean, attractive, and very comfortable. Stephanie always responded quickly and offered good information. Ihighly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great relaxing stay

Really enjoyed our stay. Owner was very nice and helpful for navigating the area. Gave us some good tips for getting around. Nice, quiet, remote location on some beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

william k.

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

Enjoyed our stay

There is a lovely garden with a deck where we are entertained by the birds, the mallards, the cows and the flowers . Very convenient location, we can always find a great outdoor cafe for lunch. We like the kitchen, which is large and has a gas stove.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

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

Great location

Very well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Beautyful vacation home, great area, very friendly owner

We had a marvelous stay in a lovely house. Everything was perfect, the kitchen, the bedrooms, the gallery. Nearby the train station, great for families. Absolute recommendation, thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hank A.

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

Serenity in Abcoude.

I'd stay here again. The temp in the house was a little cold but we adjusted.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tawanna A.

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

Beautiful Surroundings

Lovely history in a beautiful setting with a charming house. Excellent in most all ways. Surrounded by canal, farm and historic windmills. Very quiet and conveniently located to many wonderful places to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

This place has it all!

Stephanie has provided a beautiful, spacious place in a bucolic setting. The town of Abcoude has a number of nice restaurants which Stephanie recommends, a gas station and local grocery store. we would definitely stay there again if we are fortunate enough to be able to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin H.

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

Idyllic place im a calm surrounding

We had a wonderful time in this idyllic place at the river,surrounded by cows and near a farmers shop.The house was clean and had a huge kitchen.There were also mosquito-nets for protection.We enjoyed a week and spend a day renting bikes to explore Abcoude and the nearby area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Quiet stay

This property was beautiful and peaceful. It was a lot of space for our family of 4. Check in and out was easy. A car is recommended if you are visiting other places, but not necessary. We used the train station, which is about a 20 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

janice H., United States

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

A real gem near Amsterdam,

This place was a perfect place of respite after a day of sightseeing around South Holland. The garden and grounds were so beautiful we almost hated to leave the house to travel for the day. Stephanie is an excellent host. She helped us navigate our way into Amsterdam (local train station) and to find local restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeEtte M.

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

Beyond Beautiful!

This surpassed our wildest dreams. Such a well-equipped “little” cottage. So roomy, beautifully decorated, just the perfect place for a family to stay on holiday. One disclaimer, it’s a bit far from Amsterdam and neither train station is all that close. If you don’t have a car, you’ll pay premium for Ubers back and forth. But I would still stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Beauttiful Dutch trip

Stunning countryside setting, with easy access to the local town of Abcoude and its station to then explore Amsterdam. The house its self was beautiful and everything we needed was there. Stephanie was on hand should you need any assistance. All in all a great trip and will hopefully return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

Perfect for an extended stay: quiet and beautiful.

We spent three weeks here using this charming home as a base for our travels throughout various parts of the Netherlands. It is easy to reach Amsterdam from here and our host provided us with great details about getting to and from the city. Stephanie was responsive when an issue arose with the hot water and she kept us up-to-date when a local marathon forced a road closure. The home had everything we needed to make our stay pleasant. If you are looking for a quiet country get-away, in a charming setting this is the perfect place for you.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., 06118 Halle Deutschland

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

beautiful

we had a great time in the house. The garden is incredibly beautiful. The equipment was more than sufficient. Were four. Arrangementsn were uncomplicated. Many thanks for the great accommodation Micha and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Great stay in nature

Stephanie’s place is an amazing converted barn surrounded by a lovely garden and farmland. The location is convenient to Amsterdam (25 min by train) and a short run or drive to the quaint town of Weesp. She takes pride in her property and is extremely helpful with local tips and ideas of things to do in the area. Be sure to walk to the local dairy farm for some Tasty cheeses, yogurt and milk. Very comfortable for our family of four to stay in for multiple days. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Enjoyable stay for a family

This guest cottage was excellent, with ease of accessibility to metro from both sides of Gwin Nord, which is just on the outskirts of Amsterdam limits. A rental car and parking near the city worked really well, but booking, walking and metro are options if you plan ahead. Also a good access point for those looking to explore outside Amsterdam: we were able to enjoy Düsseldorf, Eindhoven and Antwerp with this well placed VRBO just off A2. The accommodations were fantastic. A very spacious top level living area with wood stove and couch and large dining area, and a main floor with 2BR and 2BA is perfect for traveling families. We would recommend this place in a heartbeat, a scenic escape from the busyness and bustle of central Amsterdam, and a wonderful place to relax both inside and outdoors. Five stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Best of the best.

Anyone wishing to stay at this property will be amazed at how wonderful it is. It's location will give you a true experience of living on the outskirts of a lovely village. It has the best of everything. Easy transport into the city. Plenty of shops and places to explore. The accommodation is very clean and short of nothing. Our host was very helpful and recommended lots of things to do. It was a shame we couldn't stay longer. Do not miss the property, you will be amazed.

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Great house and location

A lovely house in a peaceful location. Spent a happy week here with my husband and adult daughter. House well equipped, especially the mosquito nets which were definitely needed but they worked as I didn’t get any bites! We enjoyed relaxing in the evening in the upstairs living room. Weren’t able to use the garden as much as we would have liked due to the weather but did sit outside a couple of times and enjoyed watching the wildlife and listening to the birds - first time I’ve ever heard a cuckoo! Only a 10 minute drive to Weesp where we caught the train to Amsterdam. Stephanie was a great host and answered my questions before we travelled very promptly. Would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anik H.

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Relaxing

Great place in a very quiet area. Owner is great and welcoming. The loft is a great place to wind down after a long day but be ready as it is very warm. House is very fonctional but two little things were unpleasant. There are ants pretty much everywhere and the timing for the gardeners was awfull. One morning they were triming and making lots of noise right beside my window, waking me up. And the next morning they were working in front of the washroom window while I was in the shower. It was interesting....but they did a great job with their work...lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023