Heiloo, Holanda


Member since
2007Datas para as trocas | Duração |
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Flexible dates
April 25, 2026 - August 29, 2026 |
1 weeks |
We are open to any offers for a reciprocal exchange: - for 7 to 10 days in May 2026, and for - 10 to 20 days in July or August 2026 We only travel by public transport, but you can have free parking across the street from your house if you like. |
1930's period house situated between Amsterdam and the beach
From our quiet village, the train drops you off in the heart of Amsterdam in only 25 minutes. So you can enjoy all the riches of this beautiful city while escaping the smelly crowds. You may like to alternate your city adventures with cycle rides to the beach (30 minutes), or take an evening stroll through the woodlands and meadows (10 minutes). In 15 minutes, you can cycle to the charming medieval city of Alkmaar, with its famous cheese market. Interested in nature? We have some unique and extensive sand dune ecosystems on offer (30 minutes by bike). Or you can take a train and boat trip to the island of Texel (2 hrs). You may also like to visit the famous artist's village of Bergen, with its beautiful architecture and mundane cafes. And if all of this has worn you down a bit, just relax at home with one of our 3.000 books.
Our house was built in 1935 and still has some authentic details, such as the colourful 'jugendstil' glass sliding doors. Downstairs we have a living room and adjacent conservatory, kitchen and library and a lavatory, upstairs one bedroom with double bed (1.40 m. x 2.00 m.), one with a single bed, a study and a bathroom. We usually keep the study for storing our own personal belongings, to leave more room for you. The rooms are small, but cosy and comfortable.
We have a sunny cottage garden with lots of flowers and even a little rooftop terrace for sunbathing. Have a look our garden through this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzwsVXFexmo.
Some caveats:
- We love pets and will be happy to look after yours, in return we ask you to water quite a few plants.
- We do not own a car, so we cannot exchange one; you can do very well without a car here if you have healthy legs (or rent an e-bike). Conversely, we need access to public transport at our home exchange address. The good news is that if you do come by car, there's a free parking lot across the road.
- That wonderful train that takes you to Amsterdam in a jiffy actually runs near our house, you can hear it go by.
A nossa família
- 2 Adultos
- 0 Crianças
- 17 Trocas efetuadas
Profissões
- freelance science writer
- retired philosophy teacher
O nosso imóvel
- Tipo: Casa
- Localização: Numa pequena localidade
- Quartos: 2
- W.C.: 1
- N.º de pessoas que podem dormir: 3
- Área útil: 80 m2
- Área Total: 140 m2
Referências de trocas efetuadas
Na minha casa
- Animais de estimação - Permitido
- Crianças pequenas - Permitido
Tipos de troca
- Troca de casa
Interior
- Acesso à internet sem custos
- Ar condicionado
- Aquecimento central
- Lareira
- Máquina de lavar roupa
- Televisão
Exterior
- Jardim
- Parque infantil
- Bicicletas: 2
Destinos pretendidos
- 42 Wuppertal, Germany
- France
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
- Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
- Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy
- Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Bristol, UK
- Bordeaux, France
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- England, UK
Línguas
- Inglês
- Francês
- Alemão
- Holandês
Onde estamos e o que há por perto

Aeroporto mais próximo: Schiphol Airport - 1 hour
The neighbourhood is luscious and sort of sleepy. Nevertheless, we are blessed with a fully equipped shopping centre at 5 minutes' walking distance.
Profissões
- freelance science writer
- retired philosophy teacher
Crianças
- Não temos crianças.
Animais de estimação
- Não temos animais de estimação
Texto de apresentação da família
We are an explorative couple, eager to get out of our bubble and discover other ways of living. We love books and we love plants.
Estilo de vida
We love books and we love plants. We prefer to travel by public transport or by bike.
Referências de trocas efetuadas
This member has completed 17 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:

Wien, Áustria
AT18216
Leuven Kessel-Lo, Bélgica
BE009Allemaal prima: aangenaam contact, info klopte, beide partijen waren na afloop tevreden.

Hamburg, Alemanha
DE48920Die Kommunikation mit Mariette und Harry war sehr gut.Wir haben uns in ihrem Haus sehr wohl gefühlt und gerne in ihrem Garten gesessen.Es ist sehr komfortabel eingerichtet.Ihr Haus hat eine grüne Umgebung,aber auch Nähe zum Meer und zu anderen größeren Städten.Mariette hat uns viele Möglichkeiten in der Umgebung empfohlen und ausreichend infos gegeben. Es war ein gelungener Austausch.

Berlin, Alemanha
DE7760
CAMBRIDGE, Reino Unido
GB091665All friendly communications with Mariette and they kindly attended to my poorly cat. Helpful visitor infomation and lots of reading material.

Doetinchem, Holanda
NL0307