Location: Amersfoort, Netherlands, Europe (30 Minutes from Amsterdam, 45 Minutes from Schiphol Airport)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
Amersfoort is a quaint and charming city located in the heart of the Netherlands (e.g. 30 minutes from Amsterdam city center by public transport, 45 minutes from Schiphol Airport by public transport; less then 1,5 hour drive from the FLORIADE exhibition in Venlo ). Our vacation home "Johan" is situated in the historical city center of Amersfoort. The old building originates from approximately 1750. The name "Johan" is derived from Johan van Oldenbarneveld. He was an influential statesman who was born near our B&B in September 1547.
Our recently renovated vacation home features all of today's modern conveniences and design. Maintaining and blending its original 1750 architectural details with contemporary Dutch design created a comfortable, homey setting to relax in style. It features two bedrooms, a luxurious bathroom, and an open-design living and dining space with comfortable furnishings and seating for six. It's kitchen is fully equipped for all of your needs. Our home accommodates sleeping for six. Too boost your experience choose amongst our many upgrades for a nominal fee: crib rental, child's bed rental, breakfast served, room tidying, afternoon tea and biscuits, fresh squeezed juices with cut fruit, etc.).
Each destination worth visiting (within the Netherlands) is max 1.5 hours' drive away. The house is also very convenient for overseas professionals working in or near Amersfoort for a longer period of time up to three months.
We are fully trained in English and can accommodate all of your language needs. We also speak German and French.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking : In consultation we can help you with this extra service.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Video Game Console : In consultation we can provide this additional service.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Live Theatre
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
€135-€160/night (3 night min) .. €800-€950/week
Rates include 1-6 guests
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
This is me, Ingrid. Together with my husband, Henk, we purchased the "Johan House" in 2008 when our backyard neighbor moved out making it available. This opportunity happens only once in a lifetime. We meticulously renovated it to meet all of our dreams and are thrilled to open it for business. Next to running the vacation home, we also have a catering business, so if you would like to have a meal prepared, ask away!
Why the Owner Chose Amersfoort
Amersfoort is a quaint and charming city located in the heart of the Netherlands. Amersfoort is a city with a small town coziness and with big city benefits. All facilities like shops, restaurants (you will find a.o. Asian, French, Spanish, Italian, and even TV-award winning Dutch kitchen), museums, cinema and theater are within walking distance. The city of Amersfoort organizes many free of charge open air festivals suitable for kids and/or grown ups.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Some of the key features of the "Johan house" is its unique central location in a very old and charming city center, yet very quiet and safe at night. Around Amersfoort are many natural parks and reserves which can be visited by boat, bicycle or car. We rent out bicycles and can help you in making a nice "green" itinerary. Public transportation is extremely well organised. All big cities in the Netherlands have direct connections with Amersfoort Central Station.
Property Photos
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- Historic building, originates from about 1748 - Amersfoort Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Central Location to the Netherlands
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- Bedroom on first floor. Additional (child)bed can be placed. - Amersfoort Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Central Location to the Netherlands
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- Homy livingroom - Amersfoort Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Central Location to the Netherlands
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- Light and spacious bathroom
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- Your fully equiped kitchen
Traveler Reviews (14)
two couples from Ontario, Canada
Guest: Bernadine
(New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
The Johan house was a delightful place to stay! We stayed for 11 days and rented bikes so we could enjoy the quaint town, the surrounding parks and musuems. We rented a car for 1 week and found that the location of Johan house is within easy driving distance to most of the Netherlands. We visited Nord Holland, Zuid Holland, Flevioland, Gelderland and Drenthe. We took the train to Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The house was very functional and clean. We enjoyed Ingrid's hospitality and she gave us very useful information on where to travel and which sights to see. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared by Ingrid on our last evening. The dinner was very tasty and full of dutch cuisine surprises. I would recommend this property to friends and relatives. The overall charm of the house and its local in Amersfoort made our vacation in the Netherlands very enjoyable.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Canadian Home Run
Guest: Canadian Crew
(Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/25/11
This was our first visit to Holland, and staying at Johan B&B added to the richness of the experience. Ingrid and Henk were wonderful hosts who were most helpful in providing information on the markets, laundry facilities, and even local sites to see. For not knowing anything about the country, we ended up renting in a place which is very central in Holland. We enjoyed coming back to the house and resting after a full day of exploring and visiting with relatives. The house is situated in the older part of Amersfort and is best to be accessed by foot from one of the parking facilities on ring road (if you have a car). The house is located within walking distance (less than 5 minutes) of major shopping. My daughter and I really enjoyed all the shops and even made a day of it. I think the best part of the house was we were able to experience the local flavor of the area as it is not a really a tourist area. Another plus to the house and area is it is only a 10 minute walk to the train station which can get you to Amsterdam in about 35 minutes. We loved the comfort and the home atmosphere of this rental and would definitely stay here again if the opportunity presented itself.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Fabulous hosts. Superior time!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/29/11
Review Submitted: 08/10/11
We are no strangers to Holland; my husband was born here, and we make short visits every few years. However, establishing a home-base for weeks adds to the experience - especially by choosing central, convenient, interesting Amersfoort and Johan B&B and coming when we did on the eve of the Queen's birthday and during Holland's WWII Memorial week. This is a late posting on our terrific three-week stay (May, 2011) at Ingrid's and Hank's charming rental. Usually when we rent, we seldom see our hosts and receive little in the way of services. In Ingrid's case, we were overwhelmed with kindness and attention. We were welcomed with treats, she cleaned, even did our laundry and brought flowers weekly. She forbid us to vacuum on our own!!! Plus she provided invaluable tips that added to our pleasurable stay. The house is perfect: excellent kitchen with every convenience, great shower and beds, wireless (once we got it going....), private breakfast patio, walking distance to everything you could possibly need. Look no further...
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.
Family from Florida
Guest: The S Family
(Florida, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/06/11
Review Submitted: 06/29/11
The pictures on the web site accurately portray the house. It's nicely furnished, has great kitchen supplies, and is clean and comfortable. The beds were comfortable as well and there was plenty of bath towels and supplies. The owner was very kind and always willing to help us. We took an excursion with the owner, Ingrid, who owns a catering business, We went to the The National Park De Hoge Veluwe in her red VW bus. We were dropped off at the park entrance, given little snack bags and rode bikes to the museum entrance, toured both inside and outside, hopped back on bikes and rode to the other side of the park where we were met by Ingrid. We then were driven to the countryside and set up for an outdoor picnic. This was a five course mid-day meal with various traditional dutch dishes. It was delicious and we were made to feel very special. This was a wonderful way to see some of the countryside. We would recommend this house and the tiny town of Amersfoort. There was always something to see and do in this town. The architecture and shopping was awesome! All the restaurants we ate at were quite good, but the one that stands out the most was the Pompey. Excellent food and service.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Extraordinary house in amersfort
Guest: camila
(Bogota, Colombia)
Date of Stay: 04/24/11
Review Submitted: 05/02/11
We spend a week in amersfort at the end of april with our 2 sons and we really enjoy the house, it is beautifull, big, with all the amenities includedon the description Ingrid is an amazing person providing us tips on what to do and were to go. We reallly love our time there and will return as soon as posible.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Charming & comfortable
Guest: ENS
(Stamford, CT USA)
Date of Stay: 03/30/11
Review Submitted: 04/05/11
We just came back from a trip to Holland & stayed at this lovely home for 3 nights with our two sons, aged 9 and 2. It was such a wonderful change from hotels and so comfortable and delightful. We lived in Amersfoort many years ago, but had never seen the charming cobbled streets and old homes - we felt priveleged to have this exclusive address for a few days. The hosts are wonderful, warm and generous - they provided a wonderful lunch when we arrived and our sons adored the Easter eggs they left for us. The next time we go back, we will certainly consider staying here again. Only precautionary note - the parking situation is difficult - and there are many one way streets - best off parking in a garage and carrying your bags to the door.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Our Home Away from Home!
Guest: Steve
(Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States)
Date of Stay: 12/04/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
My wife and two daughters stayed in "De Johan" for the month of December 2010. We absolutely loved our time in "De Johan" and in Amersfoort. "De Johan" is absolutely beautiful, far exceeding our already high expectations. And we loved the location - within the binnenstad and only a few steps from wonderful cafes, restaurants, and shopping. I have been in the Netherlands since August and the binnenstad - the medieval center of Amersfoort - is perhaps the most beautiful in the entire country. The location of Amersfoort was ideal as well. Since the north-south and east-west train lines meet here, it made our daily excursions to various parts of the country easy and efficient. And Ingrid and Henk certainly made us feel at home. For example, Ingrid put out wooden shoes and treats for my daughters so that on our arrival we could celebrate Sinterklaas and then, a few days later invited us to go ice skating in the center of the binnenstad and paid for our skate rentals and chocomel! Furthermore, Henk invited us out to the beautiful countryside to pick out a Christmas tree and then purchased it for us and, on top of that, gave us lights and ornaments to decorate it! They also lent us a sled so that we could pull our girls around town. We certainly hope to return to the Netherlands as a family and if we do, we know where we will be staying! Vriendlijk bedankt Ingrid en Henk! We will never forget you or our time at "De Johan" in Amersfooort. We miss it already.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
Great family accomodation in the heart of Amersfoort
Guest: Steven
(Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/05/10
Review Submitted: 09/28/10
We stayed at Johan for two weeks and had a wonderful time. The house is in great position, right in the centre of the old city, and is very comfortable. It combines the historic charm of old Amersfoort with modern convenience and comfort. Our hosts were very helpful and generous with their time.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Fantastic stay in a charming town.
Guest: Craig
(Berlin, Germany)
Date of Stay: 08/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/15/10
This house lived up to all the descriptions on this website, and was all around fantastic. Ingrid was able to provide useful suggestions both by email in advance and in person after we arrived, and went out of her way to make sure that everyone in our party was comfortable. The house couldn't be in a better location. It's both central and quiet, a combination that's always hard to find. Amersfoort is well connected by rail, making it a great hub for exploring Amsterdam or other neighboring cities. The city is also very charming in in own right, and we spent many hours just wandering the local canals and relaxing. We would certainly recommend this property to everyone we know, and we wouldn't hesitate to rent it again in the future. Thanks Ingrid!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Great place to start a Holland vacation
Guest: Opa
(Maryland, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/26/10
Review Submitted: 08/11/10
As a Dutch born "Opa" I wanted to introduce my two grandsons--age 10 and 12--to life in Holland. I couldn't have picked a better place to start than the Johan B&B. From the moment the two boys climbed the steep stairs to their own 3rd floor hideaway they were hooked. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of floor space for their Lego blocks. Down a flight they liked the big shower head and on the ground floor they were intrigued by the typical Dutch "water closet." The house's location, two blocks from the Langestraat, Amersfoort's main shopping street, was ideal. In two days they found their own way to "Pataten van Van Gogh" and vowed they would eat them every day. For two boys with rather parochial American tastes, the presence of both McDonald's and KFC within easy walking distance was also a plus. The adults were especially appreciative of the warm reception--it included complimentary "drop," "stroopwaafels" and "ontbijtkoek"--the modern kitchen, the abundance of bath towels and a host of other small but important touches. The city map waiting for us with key locations such as the nearest "Albert Heijn" clearly marked was another indication of the extent to which Ingrid is attentive to the needs of her guests. This charming home is the perfect answer for visitors who want to experience the real Holland as opposed to a touristy hotel in Amsterdam. Try it and I'm sure you will agree.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+.
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