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  Home ID# 27914
Joined On: Feb 28 2010
Expires On: Feb 28 2012

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Traditional Dutch country home near Amsterdam

Our white semi-attached family home was built in 1922 and the outside has maintained its original style like every house in our area: the traditional Dutch facades give you the impression you go back in time. The interior of our home is light. On the ground floor the living area leads into an enclosed garden (no grass) and an efficiently modest kitchen. On the 1st floor a large bedroom sleeps 2, and a small bedroom sleeps 1. Very steep ("Amsterdam-type") steps lead you to the top floor with one more bedroom and, behind a boxing-bag, our 'lazy TV-watch corner couch'. The railway station is nearby. So are the trains. With open doors/windows you will notice them pass by, but only on your first day. The street has no traffic (besides pedestrians and people on bike).
Neighbours are friendly and, on sunny days, may be found seated on the bench in front of their house holding a mug of coffee.

Location: Bussum, Noord Holland, The Netherlands
Type of residence: Single family home
Our home can accommodate: 4
No. of bedrooms: 3
No. of bathrooms: 1
Max occupants allowed: 4
Amenities:
  • Private hot tub/ Jacuzzi
  • Shared swimming pool
  • Shared tennis court
  • Adult bicycles
  • Garden / Backyard
  • Patio / outdoor dining
  • Cable / satellite tv
  • Video / dvd
  • Stereo
  • Washer / dryer
  • Microwave
  • Fireplace
  • Domestic help available
  • Dishwasher
  • Internet access - High Speed
Some accessible features:
Children Amenities:

My Surroundings / Locality

Nature:
Lakes for sailing/surfing/swimming (20 minutes by car), the North Sea or newly gained land ((1 hour by car/train), aquarium with dolphin show (1.5 hours by car/train). National Park De Veluwe (biking! and gallery!) (1 hour by car), the Keukenhof-flower fields (1 hour by car), etc.

Cities:
Amsterdam/Naarden fortress and other towns or castles (20 minutes by car/train).
Rotterdam (1.5 hours by car).
Bruxelles/Antwerp (2.5 hours by car/train).
Paris (5 hours by car/train).

My Hometown

Quiet town (30.000 inhabitants) where 80 years ago wealthier people from Amsterdam built their still existing mansions. Has some shops (basic and fashion), restaurants and pubs. Distance from the house:
<5 minutes on foot gets you to soccer field, indoor pool, squash/fitness hall, forest and meadows.
<10 minutes on foot gets you to the shops and restaurants, a library and the railway station.
<15 minutes bike/car gets you to a small movie theatre and a museum.



Nearest well known city:Amsterdam
Nearest airport:Amsterdam Schiphol airport
Type of region: Town
Local Attractions:
  • Shopping
  • Restaurants
  • Theme park(s)
  • Tourist attractions
  • Local major sporting venues
  • Good public transport
  • Theater
  • Health club
  • Galleries / Museums
  • Mall(s)
  • Outlet mall(s)
  • National / State park(s)
  • Urban park(s)
  • Recreation area(s)
  • Walking / biking trails
  • Ocean
  • Beach / seaside
  • Lakes
  • Forest
Restrictions / Conditions:
Local Activities:
  • Biking
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Canoe / kayaking
  • Horseback riding
  • Surfing
  • Sailing
  • Children's activities
  • Fishing
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Special Features
  • Experienced Exchanger(s)
  • Destination Open To Offers
  • Dates Open To Offers
  • Completely smoke free
  • Your pet allowed
  • Car exchange available
Our Travel Plans
My/Our Exchange Party:
No. of adults: 1
No. of children: 0
No. of teens: 0
Exchange Destination(s): –Canada-Vancouver area
–USA
–Scandinavia
–Any
Exchange Destination(s):
Open to offer
Yes
Dates of Exchange: From: Mar 01 2010
To: Mar 01 2011
Dates of Exchange:
Open to offer
Yes
Duration: During school holidays
Duration Open To Offer: Yes
Number of Previous Exchanges: 2
Languages Spoken / Written: Dutch/English/French/German
Exchange Party: Mom: (Biologist/teacher/innovation consultant) with son (18) and daughter (16). Exchange experience with mountain cabin and city apartment in Switzerland. Open to any offer, nature or city.
Type of Exchange Requested: –Home Exchange
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