Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life!

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A house with a thatched roof, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a lawn.
A spacious living room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows allowing natural light.
A stone house with a gabled roof, a bay window, and a garage.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a wooden bench.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a pendant light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kagerplassen
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Oud Ade, ZH
  • Place, Kagerplassen
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Zweiland
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Keukenhof Gardens
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life!

Villa pura vida is located in a unique part of the Netherlands: in the middle of the Randstad and in a Dutch polder landscape. By the water with large garden and wide view. Connected via the Zevenhuizervaart to the Kagerplassen. Spacious, luxuriously furnished and fully equipped. Large Ofyr BBQ and outdoor kitchen. Wood-fired hot tub in the garden, sauna with relaxation area in the houseboat, beautiful 12-person sloop in the boathouse and 2 canoes ready for departure. (optional) To enjoy !
Villa Pura Vida is a thatched 10 pers. villa, built by ourselves in 2004. It is really a lovely house and we have lived in it with great pleasure for 16 years. Thanks to good friends we were able to add some nice extras (such as hot tub and sauna, which you can book as extras) and this is how villa pura vida was created ...
The house surface is approx. 220 m² and the outside area that you have privately available at the villa is approx. 400 m².

The House

Ground floor :
entrance with toilet, wardrobe, large open kitchen with cooking island, living room with large natural stone table (10 pers), large sitting area with 3 sofas, lounge chair, tree trunk table, fireplace (gas), flat screen TV 55 inch (digital, international channels + Netflix) , open staircase, patio doors to garden and veranda, 1 x double bedroom with a double bed. Also a space + bay window adjacent to the living room of approx. 16m² (former office) which is now furnished as a "game room" with all kinds of board games ranging from cards to yatzee, scrabble, casino game, stratego, etc. for all ages. In addition, an Xbox and a Wii including a number of games and a TV for gaming.
1st floor: landing, 1 x 2 person bedroom with a double bed, 1 x 4 person bedroom with 1 x kingsize bed and 2 x 1 single bed, bathroom with toilet, large double sink, spacious walk-in shower with rain shower, hand shower and wall nozzles, very spacious 2 person bedroom and bathroom ensuite with 1 x king-size bed, seating, large sink, whirlpool bath for 2 people, walk-in shower with rain shower, hand shower and wall nozzles, toilet.

kitchen facilities :
Cooking island with 5-burner gas stove, vegetable sink, water grill, deep fryer, American fridge and freezer combination including ice maker, 2nd flushing facility, combination microwave, dishwasher, oven.
In addition, there is a kettle, a Senseo and a Dolce Gusto coffee machine, a blender, soda stream, electric juicer, Sabatier knife block, pans, crockery, glassware and cutlery for 10 guests. So you will lack for nothing!
Also in the house:
washing machine, dryer, ironing board, iron, a Philips solarium, gourmet set, fondue set, various fitness app. and WIFI.
Optional : private chef

Outside :

Veranda at the house (approx. 30 m²) with lounge set, seating high (4 pers) and low (2 pers).
Large private garden on the water (approx. 350 m²) with jetty, garden furniture incl. 10-person outdoor table, lounger, 2 hammocks, outdoor shower and outdoor games such as you fo, kubb, badminton are available. Also an outdoor kitchen with 2nd refrigerator and large wood-fired Ofyr BBQ. Also at the front of the house there is a terrace + large patio table + chairs.

Further outside and optional:
Use of our houseboat which has been transformed into a sauna boat with relaxation area and large (8 person) Finnish sauna. Use of the large (10 person) wood-fired hot tub. From the sauna boat you look out over the garden and the hot tub and from the hot tub you have a glimpse into the sauna boat. Use of our beautiful white sloop of 8 meters x 2.70 meters, including seat and relaxation cushions and suitable for a maximum of 12 people. Only including private skipper for hire who will bring a large cool box with ice for your drinks on board .. Use of our two 3-person Canadian canoes for a trip through the rural ditches or the Kagerplassen. A dinghy with a whisper motor for a trip with a little more pace is also an option. And if you want to cycle a bit, there are 3 bicycles available here. The bicycles are at your disposal free of charge, the other options are subject to costs.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11196898
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oud Ade

Located in Oud Ade, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Duinrell is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Keukenhof Gardens and Zandvoort Beach. Consider Cpunt for a night out or Naturalis Biodiversity Center if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Oud Ade, ZH

What's nearby

  • Kagerplassen - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zweiland - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre - 27 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Keukenhof Gardens - 29 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 34 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Leiden Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Polderfabriek - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC Leiderdorp - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life!?

As of 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life! on 7 Sept 2026 start from £1,048, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life! located?

This family-friendly Oud Ade villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kagerplassen and Kever. Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Hortus Botanicus are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Hosted by Alex van der Meer

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