We loved our stay in the quaint village of Ilpendum. Brenda and Michael were kind and gracious hosts, who gave us great tips on sightseeing, and even brought us fresh fruit as a gift one day. The town has easy access to Amsterdam and there are lovely places to walk and bike in around the village.
For us this was a long weekend away. We loved the location of the property. Just a short bus ride from Amsterdam, but located in a beautiful little village with a shop, cafe/bar.
The property was very comfortable, stylish and had everything we needed. We chose to have a day away from the wonderful city and hired a boat for the day from our location. It was absolutely perfect for us all and our teenagers loved the whole experience too.
Thanks to Michael and Brenda for being wonderful hosts. We had a brilliant time.
We really enjoyed our stay. The owner was very friendly and the accommodation was cosy but well thought out. The village was quiet and the buses very regular into Amsterdam.
The only downside was that it appears to be holiday accommodation next door too. Unfortunately for us there seemed to be a group of lads staying there. The first time we heard them, we were all in bed and were woken up. We thought people were actually in our accommodation as it was very loud. Having got up to check, we thought they were on the roof! It sounded like fighting at first. Finally we realised it was just that the walls are paper thin and the lads were above us as well as joined on next door.
There are only net curtains, so you are on full show to anyone walking by when you are downstairs. However owner has kept the property to a good standard and I would recommend.
Hi! We are Michael and Brenda. Recently married, we love to enterprise and very fond of exploring. We have 2 boys Thorsten & Owen, 2 Beagles Oliver & James, a pack of chickens and geese and hope to add some deer to our family soon. Michael has a contracting company called TNS (Tile and Natural Stone specialist) and Brenda works at Jean Mineur Mediavision as a marketing manager in cinema advertising. Together we also run a boat rental company called Boot Verhuur Waterland. If you want to spend a wonderful day on our famous waters, rent a boat with a 50% discount when you stay with us!
Get a taste of real Dutch living in the authentic village of Ilpendam. Just 10 minutes away from Volendam or Amsterdam but with the peace and quiet to wind down after a day of adventures. Also Zaanse Schans or the beaches of Bloemendaal and Castricum are just a half an hour away. The breathtaking views of the apartment, the original beams and the tastefull decorations will make your stay memorabel. See you in Ilpendam!