Location: Warder, Netherlands, Europe (At the IJsselmeer, 2 miles to Edam-15 miles to Amsterdam) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Apartment
Country & Lake: This is an ideal place for your vacation in The Netherlands! Our house is beautiful located in the countryside at the IJsselmeerdijk very near Edam, an old "cheese" town. We rent a large luxury apartment with lots of windows with open views into the countryside. Read the guestbook to learn from previous guests!
The apartment has a lot of space with two floors (living/diningroom and kitchen, bedroom, bathroom with bathtub) and a view over the lake.
You will have the use of the relaxing space with a sauna, and fitness equipment (Bowflex Power Pro and Personal Power Plate). Outside on the terrace is a (Sundance) Spa. You can also use one of the other terraces upstairs too to eat and relax. There's a place to park your car, the area is very safe. There's a laundryroom with washingmachine, dryer and possibilities to iron. In the same space there's a computer for the guests to use to pick up or write emails. Or you can work WiFi in your room. You will have your own free entrance to the apartment.
It's a very beautiful place for writing, reading a good book (books available too in different languages!) and there are lots of opportunities to explore the countryside by foot, bicycle or boat. Besides Edam & A'dam there are a lot of interesting places nearby. You can also make daytrips to the Northsea & the bulbfields (April).
There is a little beach, over the dike where you can swim in the summer in the lake. The nearest public transportation is 3 miles (Edam), but we provide two bikes for the guests.
See and read more on our website! And read the independent GUESTBOOK with experiences from travelers.
We also have a small apartment available; contact us for availability and rates!
Enjoying the morning and improving weather on the deck at Country and Lake
VRBO Bear stayed here - 07/07/2005 This bear couldn’t believe what a nice find Country and Lake was! Located just outside the charming village of Edam, Country and Lake sits across the street from the beach and is surrounded by open farms. The friendly hosts write and direct plays in nearby Edam and are becoming well known around the world. They have been to Sundance by invitation of Robert Redford himself and have taken their work to Broadway and many other major cities around the US, Caribbean, and Europe. You will want to schedule plenty of time to get to know them better.
Both apartments are very nice. This bear and his friends loved them both, and felt right at home in the open surroundings. All possible amenities are offered, and then some, such as the use of bikes – the preferred mode of transportation for many Hollanders.
Nearby Edam is a real jewel. It's that little quaint European village you always dreamed of but maybe never found. Edam celebrates 650 years 'City Rights' in 2007. There will be festivities all over then. Today it appears to have lost none of its original charm. Well known for the cheese it exports, Edam is a place to get lost in for several relaxing days. Parking is easy in Edam, or use the bikes and be there just about as quickly.
You can catch a nice bus at Edam and find yourself in Amsterdam in less than half an hour. It’s so easy, and you can transfer to the trams and quickly make your way anywhere in Amsterdam, such as the Van Gogh Museum. If you fly into Amsterdam and rent a car, you’ll find the drive to Country and Lake short and easy.
Country and Lake is a great place to stay in Holland. You’ll feel welcome and right at home, can relax in the quiet surroundings, and yet spend all the time in Amsterdam or touring the surrounding countryside you want.
Signed, VRBO Bear
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: The washer is in the laundry room, shared with the other apartment.
- Dryer: The dryer is in the laundry room, shared with the other apartment.
- Linens Provided: We provide good soft linens, towels etc.
- Off Street Parking: On our path way
- Beds
- King Bed: 180 x 200 cm
- Child Bed: Camping bed, till about two years old, plus linens, etc.
- Convertible Bed (2) : 2 good sofa beds in the living room 111 x 194 cm
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: Actually a small DVD library
- Shared Hot Tub: Outside on the terrace very near the (indoor) finnish sauna. A Sundance Spa (Caprio) for 4 to 5 people, with strong massage jets, shared with the other apartment.
- Sauna: Finnish sauna and a resting room, shower and an outdoor shower (when it's not freezing, shared with the other apartment.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Everything you need is there
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: A Weber
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lake View: From the 2nd floor in the large apartment you have an open and direct view on the lake. The lake is across the dike opposite the house.
- Communications
- Cell Phone: Please ask
- Computer: There is one computer and printer with free internet access (DSL)that can be used if you are not able to bring your laptop and wifi
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Books & Magazines, Spa, Fitness, Laundryroom, Hair dryer, 2 bikes for the guests, Fast Internet Access(WiFi)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Please ask us first. we do have a friedly cat (Fred) and the neighbor has animals too (horses, cows and sheep).
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- "Bulbfields", "windmills"
Rate Details (In Euros)
Low season ... €159/night (3 night min) .. € 954/week
High season .. €179/night (3 night min) .. €1074/week
Rates are based on 2 person occupancy: for more persons, add €20/nt
There is a possibility to accomodate 4 (two on sofabed)
The tourist tax is € 1.04 pppn
Payment possible with CREDIT CARD with PAYPAL
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Lovely Apartment in the Countryside Near Amsterdam
Year Purchased: 1988
Why the Owner Chose Warder
We rent a part of our house since 1998, because our daughter flew out to live on her own and our theatre got a beautiful new house in Edam, so we could move the office and atelier. Our private house was suddenly large for the two of us, so we decided to do something more with it to be able to maintain this beautiful place where we live and to share it with other people.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Our house is situated in a beautiful, still quiet area in the Netherlands. Near Amsterdam and near the lake. If you like to be in the countryside, but you don't want to miss Amsterdam with its interesting musea, canals and architecture, come and stay here. If you want to find out that the Netherlands is a beautiful country and has a lot more interesting things to offer than marihuana and the red light district, please come to our place and we can tell you all about it.
Amsterdam is 15 miles from here, very easy to reach by car or bus in 25 minutes to the center.
Edam is a lovely small 'cheese'town. It is 3 miles from the apartment. There are shops, restaurants, musea and a famous, beautiful old church , one of the largest in the Netherlands with stainglass wi
You can hike along the IJsselmeer and you can bike in the landscape (flat!) in the old 'polders' and stop for coffee and apple pie at the windmill about 3 miles ftom here. We do provide bikes for the
All the old towns along the lake are interesting: Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Medemblik. An intersting daytrip to Friesland and Hindelopen is also worthwile. Volendam is touristy, but a drink in the harbour and
Owner's Map of Warder
Mostly you will be in contact with me (Saskia), since my husband doesn't like computers at all. I live with my husband Onny in this house already more than 18 years. We lead a theatre group in the Netherlands where my husband is director and I am the playwright. The vacation rental is something we do beside this. We love to be in contact with people from all over the world and help them to explore the Netherlands. We love to travel ourselves too, as this picture shows, just taken in 2009 in Sedona.
Property Photos
- House with wooden 'kaakberg' with spectacular views - Warder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands - Vacation Rental Near Amsterdam, Edam & A'dam
- Living with 2 sofa beds, here one up and one down - Warder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands - Vacation Rental Near Amsterdam, Edam & A'dam
- Bedroom large apartment with windows at 4 sides and view on the lake - Warder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands - Vacation Rental Near Amsterdam, Edam & A'dam
- Full kitchen in large living room and seating for 6 persons
- Terrace summer with the outdoor spa backside
- Bathroom Large Apartment
- Beach at the lake
- Sauna
- Terrace spa in winter, every season is beautiful here
- Backside, stairs to the small apartment
- IJsselmeer (lake) view
- Work out in sauna room
- Computer room
- Biking along the dike
- Kitchen
- dining area
Traveler Reviews (46)
Exceeding expectations....
Guest: Irena, Susan, Stefan and Jurian(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/16/08 Review Submitted: 07/01/08
We enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing two weeks in the Country and Lake apartment - and we don't say that lightly since we travel with two small children (twin boys of 2 years old).... The actualy apartment, amentities and surroundings surpassed any expectations we had based on the descriptions on the Internet. The apartment is beautiful, clean, tastfully decorated (including beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers), and the view (typical Dutch) is magnificent. Many of the days we were there, we just stayed "home", with the kids playing in the big garden (including sandbox), and us, adults, enjoying the quiet and the view. Or we hopped over the dyke to play on the beach. Or we rode our bikes along the dyke to the quaint little town Edam. One of the days we went to Amsterdam to visit the zoo (Artis) and this was only a 40-minutes drive. Saskia and Onny were wonderful hosts and they helped us make the apartment child-friendly (they had two cribs for us available, put up a gate on top of the stairs, and even lent us some toys for the boys!). We were/are so pleased with our stay at the Country and Lake that we are considering coming back there for next year's vacation!
Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Picture do not do it justice
Guest: Glenn & Niky(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/22/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10
Our family stayed here for a week in June as a home base during our visit to The Netherlands. The owners were very welcoming and accommodating. We enjoyed being away from the city and taking day trips around Holland, both nearby and further away. We were driving so every place we visited was very accessible. The atmosphere both in the house and outdoors was very relaxing. Wonderful view of the ijsselmeer from the 3rd floor and of the beautiful green pastures all around from every room!
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We had a wonderful stay at Country and Lake
Guest: Sky(Northern California)
Date of Stay: 06/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10
We were there in June 2010 and our family of four (two teenagers) loved it and happily would recommend it for individuals, couples or families. The house was extremely well-built and comfortable. Its unique 3-level design reminded me of things one sees in magazine articles. The views of the surroundings were relaxing and beautiful and we enjoyed them at all hours of the day. And the location made it easy to get to everywhere we wanted to. Places like Amsterdam, Edam, Volendam and Hoorn, often on bicycle as the house is located on one of the major bicycling network routes. We also rented the adjacent small apartment which provided extra space for our teenage children who sleep and wake at different hours. There is a sparkling hot tub and dry sauna. And last but not least there was Fred (“Fret”) the cat who made himself available as a companion for those who wished and did not for those who didn’t. (We all did.) The house came with bicycles that were great for pedaling to the adjacent towns (and if you want to do longer rides on bikes more precisely fitted to you there are two good rental shops in Edam). Onny and Saskia are wonderful hosts. We look forward to staying there again.
Owner response: Fred is very fond of the guests, probably because they have so much time to stroke him. But as mentioned, Fred is never annoying. If you want to be left alone, he feels that. Thank you for this very nice review!
Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
A terrific place to rent1
Guest: Doug Fort Collins CO(Fort Collins, Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/30/10 Review Submitted: 05/06/10
Our family stayed here for several days in May 2010. This rental was TERRIFIC! Very clean and neat and a great value. It is located in a beautiful setting and is quite comfortable. We enjoyed being away from the busy city and out in the country. Saski and Onny were very hospitable and took good care of us during our visit. We greatly enjoyed using the spa and sauna and slept very well in the comfortable beds. We would certainly not hesitate to stay here again and really enjoyed our visit here. I highly recommend the Country and Lake! Doug, Renee, Haley (5) and Henry (3) Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Owner response: Thank you all! Maybe some more stars...:)?
Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Christiane Brauns & Astrid Josten(St-Augustin -Germany-)
Date of Stay: 08/14/09 Review Submitted: 08/14/09
In May 2009 we stay for a couple of days at Saskia and Onny's beautiful apartment in Edam was a wonderful way to explore the beautiful Holland countryside. The apartment was deluxe - great views, comfortable beds and a spacious living area. Edam is a lovely town, close to many sights. We’ll come back.Christiane Brauns & Astrid Josten
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Great for a business trip too!
Guest: kiwideb(New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 03/05/08 Review Submitted: 04/04/08
Dear Saskia and Onny, David and I would like to thank you both once again for your kind hospitality during our recent stay. Both apartments were more than comfortable and the facilities were excellent - it really was a home away from home. As we were staying for work purposes, the quiet and peaceful surroundings were truly appreciated. If our work brings us to Europe in the future, both David and I have said that we would like to stay with you again - and hopefully next time it would be when the weather is warmer! Thanks again, Deb
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The Best of the Best
Guest: Marilyn,Matt, Asher & Lyndsey(Los Angeles, California)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/24/08
This is a hard act to follow...My first experience in Europe was at the Country and Lake property and it exceeded my every expectation by far. Do not hesitate about staying here, my recommendation is book as many nights as possible. I will be back! Thankyou Saskia and Onny for all your hospitality. Marilyn, Matt, Asher and Lyndsey
Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Stephanie & Volker Terres(Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07
Wir haben nur kurze 3 Tage in dem kleinen Apartment verbracht, aber es war sehr erholsam und ruhig. Die Einrichtung ist sehr liebevoll und schön und die Landschaft mit den vielen Pferden, Schafen und Kühen absolut idyllisch. Auch Edam ist ein sehr gemütliches Örtchen, die Restauranttips von Saskia haben uns sehr gut gefallen. Wir werden sehr gerne wieder kommen.Stephanie & Volker aus Trier
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Guest: Stephanie & Volker Terres(Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07
Wir haben nur kurze 3 Tage in dem kleinen Apartment verbracht, aber es war sehr erholsam und ruhig. Die Einrichtung ist sehr liebevoll und schön und die Landschaft mit den vielen Pferden, Schafen und Kühen absolut idyllisch. Auch Edam ist ein sehr gemütliches Örtchen, die Restauranttips von Saskia haben uns sehr gut gefallen. Wir werden sehr gerne wieder kommen. Stephanie & Volker aus Trier
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Guest: Tim & Jules Blackburn(Warrington, England, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/12/07
We enjoyed a most relaxing 4 day weekend here the first weekend of last December as a Christmas shopping trip to Amsterdam with our 2 young children - and still have great memories of a wonderful stay. Onny & Saskia were in the States but we had a wonderful welcome from one of their friends. It was a perfect base for Amsterdam shopping by car (about 30 mins out) - I recall reflections of the garlanded white lights everywhere over the canals and Edam was a beautiful place to visit / eat out. The 3 storey villa was well heated and insulated - it was 4 degrees celcius outside - we enjoyed both the sauna and the 39 degree celcius hot-tub snuggled down below the sides with the underwater lights on drinking a glass of red wine and watching clouds racing by overhead in December was memorable fun. Everything else was well-appointed too: elegant wood / chrome / white and black tones in open plan kitchen / diner / lounge on 1st floor with a 'good for the soul' top floor enjoying views on all four sides (including the lake) from the open plan main bed / bathroom. So if you were wondering what a December trip would be like here - it's great! Hence - me returning to vrbo site to look for a villa for a trip to the amalfi coast and thinking I should post a thankyou message here.
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