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10 out of 10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam.

Rent The Dutch Buoy, our gorgeous 17th century canal house, in Monnickendam! This picturesque fishing town Monnickendam - a Dam (= protection against low and high tides) built by the Monks 750 years ago - is lying 8 kilometers East from Amsterdam. Only a 20 minutes' bus lane far from Amsterdam Central Station!

Cheaper, more authentic & safer to stay in a small town than in the metropolis.

Living at two levels in a monumental canal house
Both first and second floor has its own bedroom and bathroom. The first floor has a communal kitchen and living room. Very suitable for two couples, a couple with two children, three friends and three employees. For the long term rentals - 1 month and longer - we sign the rental agreement with your company. Completely and modern furnished with high-end utilities & facilities. For the short term rentals - minimum 4 nights - we have a third bedroom for the 5th and 6th renters.

Need more information? Please contact Rein Willemsen, 0031654207625

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In the heart of 750 old Monnickendam you are living in our high-end, authentic monument - The Dutch Buoy - in the old harbor. Your car has free parking in front of our door. Bus frequency is 5 buses per hour to Amsterdam. Our concierge can pick you up from Amsterdam International Airport and after a 35 minutes drive you are stepping into the Middle Ages. Within a 100 meters walk you will find restaurants (pubs, bakery, grocery, cheese shop, butcher, flower shop etc.).

First Floor Description
Welcoming by our concierge at the crow step. Keys for green front door. Stepping the staircase to FIRST FLOOR (60 square meters). You get what you see: an attractive LIVING / DINING ROOM, red brown parquet and stunning panorama over harbor. Ultra-modern kitchen with Gaggenau hardware: exhaust system, gas cooker, top stove, fridge, dishwasher and deep-freeze cabinet. Casseroles and utensils from Michel Montignac. First BATHROOM with bubbling bath, shower, toilet bowl and wash basin. A STORE ROOM with the towels and bed-clothes. And the first BEDROOM with a Timothy Oulton King Size Bed, The Brigadier, 180 X 200. This bed is designed for today's deep diverse, high climbers, dream chasers and high flyers who each day strike out to change the world ... again. The Brigadier mattress, 32 cm - 12 ½ "thick, Has Two full layers of individual calico pocket springs and Energy is richly extravagantly upholstered with New Zealand wool, 100% long stranded cotton and the finest Mongolian horsehair. Your nights will never be the same.

Warm Home like your own Home .... and More ....... but Different
Temporary (for weeks or months) from home, you can expect a fast WiFi, laser printer, perfect lightning equipment, top beds, streaming stereo music, a sensational LED HD Philips television, a Jacuzzi etc. The longer stay, the higher your expectations. Our authentic town house exceeds your high expectations with five star amenities. Modern furniture, excellent bed clothing, entertainment technology, exclusive art and celebrity facilities. Our concierge respects your privacy and being there when needed.

Need more information? Please contact Rein Willemsen, 0031654207625

Second Floor Description
Staircase to SECOND FLOOR (40 square meters): second BEDROOM. From an Excellent Queen Size bed you are looking into the electrifying monumental fishery harbor. Oak floor. Second modern BATHROOM - gorgeous view of Lake District - with shower, toilet bowl, urinal and two wash basins. READING CORNER adjoining the library with two cozy arm chairs. STORE ROOM with Miele Washing Machine & Condense Dryer. And the third BEDROOM with an excellent queen size bed for the 5th & 6th renters.

Concierge and Cleaning Lady
Owner is represented by the Concierge. Your communication partner during your stay. They are responsible for The Dutch Buoy. The concierge knows locally and regionally everything about week (end) trips, shops, guided tours, public transport, etc. They are steering the Cleaning Lady. Long term renters get weekly a 3 hours house & laundry cleaning. Short term renters (= 7 nights or more) get one midweek cleaning for free.

Dutch Buoy Specialties:
• Own Concierge & Cleaning Lady
• Two New and Separated (for each floor one) Heating Boilers
• Very Luxurious Facilities and Accommodattion
• Both Short (= minimum 4 nights) and Long (= 1 month or longer) Term: First in, First Choice
• Long Term Rent depends on Season = Average € 2900 per month (including € 250 (= Utilities, WiFi) + € 320 (= Weekly Cleaning & Laundry). Municipal tourist taxes is € 1.90 per person per night.
• Short Term Rent depends on Season = Average € 245 per night for 4 persons. Municipal tourist taxes is € 1.90 per person per night. Maximum capacity = 6 persons. The 5th and 6th person are paying 35 euro each per night extra. We have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Free Parking and Zero Parking Costs
• Excellent beds & pillows and luxurious soaps / lotions
• Details are considered a priority for your stay.

Need more information? Please contact Rein Willemsen, 0031654207625

Cheaper, more authentic & safer to stay in a small town than in the metropolis.

Property manager

Rein Willemsen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts cash
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rent Dutch Buoy Gorgeous 17th Century Canal 8 kms Amsterdam
Rent Dutch Buoy Gorgeous 17th Century Canal 8 kms Amsterdam

About the area

Map
Monnickendam, North Holland

What's nearby

  • De Waegh - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Dam Square - 19 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Anne Frank House - 20 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 21 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Noord Station - 10 min drive
  • Purmerend Overwhere Station - 14 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaasboerderij Henri Willig - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Het Broeker Huis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Strandvier - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Pieterman - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grand Café de Botterwerf - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam. located?

Located in the heart of Monnickendam, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Markermeer and within 9 miles (15 km) of Volendam Harbour and Museum Amsterdam Noord. WONDR Experience and Nemo Science Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dutch Buoy
It was a wonderful place. Loved the location with all the boats. Would definitely go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L., San Diego, California

Liked: Cleanliness
The most beautiful place to rest and relax
We loved our stay. Netty was an added bonus. She was a doll and made sure we were well taken care of. The house is on the water, great restaurants near by. Very easy access to bus then train to Amsterdam. All of us loved it here. So clean, comfortable and easy. Thank you. I would stay here again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a picturesque village
The house was as described, well equipped, with lots of space to relax. Convenient for travel to Amsterdam and nearby towns. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance, and a bakery a short walk away. Everyone had a lovely vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sule O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property in the quiet part of town
We stayed at this townhouse for 5 nights. Two kids, three adults. We were visiting Amsterdam and my elserly mother was with us. We spent most of our days in the city and the eveninings in Monickendam (hopefully I spelled that correctly). The house is spacious (for a European property) and nicely equipped. The neighborhood has a small number of excellent restaurants within walking distance. The tapa restaurant 200m from the house was our favorite (through our entire 5 week stay, including 5 days in Barcelona). The downstairs bedroom is the main bedroom but we reserved that for grandma. There is a small bedroom upstairs and a queen sized bed in the loft. Overall, 6 sleeping spaces. This is the only house we found that has an actual dryer. Most other places that list dryer actually mean a drying rack for your clothes. The caretaker met us at checkin time, delivered the keys, and showed is around the house. He also recommended restaurants to eat at. If you are arriving by car like we did, you need to prepare yourself for a surprise. Roads in old European cities can be narrow but this place is especially tight due to canals and houses being right next to them. In a few places, we folded the mirrors to get through. It was a bit nerve wrecking. The way to get to the city is to drive to the north park and ride and take the train from there. Overall it’s a 35-40 min trip but I highly recommend against driving into Amsterdam and parking there. Out of allowed room to write. Sorry
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in Monnickendam
Just a short bus ride to Amsterdam, this apartment was great. It's right on a beautiful canal with restaurants and shops right outside the door. It had everything we needed for a great stay. The owner and their "concierge" were easy to work and communicate with. Hopefully, we can make it back to The Dutch Buoy some day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely town and condo
Five adult stayed the one bed is in a open loft area but since it was siblings it worked. Easy access to Amsterdam and also taking a ride to other areas. Had all things we needed walk to store.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb G., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Magical
So much better than Amsterdam. A beautiful fishing village just a bus ride away from Amsterdam. We loved it. The location on the canal was incredible. The house inside was top notch. We had everything we needed and communication with Rein and Ben was excellent. If we ever return to the Netherlands we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in a quaint location.
We had an excellent stay at the Dutch Buoy! It was so nice to come back to Monickendam after all the activity in the city of Amsterdam. We felt very safe, the home is very cozy and comfortable. We really enjoyed the restaurants in town, the food and service is so much better than you can get in a touristy area.. We had no problem with riding the metro and bus. Thank you to both Ben and Reim for all of the guidance.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulette h.

Liked: Cleanliness
sweet fishing village
The Dutch Buoy provided plenty of room for our group of four adults. The view over the canal was fabulous. The village of Monnickendam was just what we were looking for. We used public transportation for a day in Amsterdam, and parked our rental car for free outside our VRBO. Day trips from there were easy. Rein and Ben were both very attentive--without being intrusive!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful little town. Easy commute to Amsterdam.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dutch Buoy was everything we hoped for and more!
Comfortable, peaceful and relaxing, which helped us to focus on our business needs as well as enjoy some downtime. Thank you to Rein for being so kind and informative during the booking process leading up to our stay. A big thank you to Ben for going out of his way to ensure we had everything we needed and were comfortable, as well as accommodating our very early check-out on a Sunday morning - you are a star! :) We will certainly be back and highly recommend the Dutch Buoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D., Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We couldn't ask for a better host. Unit was very clean and owner provided every compliment to make our stay even more enjoyable. Great location on lagoon overlooking dining/bar locations. Easy travel to Amsterdam via short walk to bus stop. All in our party loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher and Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in lovely and quiet village
Our family very much enjoyed the 4 nights we stayed at The Dutch Buoy. The house was as advertised - space most suitable for 6 people with 3 double beds and 2 full bathrooms. Overall very comfortable and well-appointed. Parking was very easy - either in front of the home or just around the corner. The village itself is quiet and humble, with several restaurants and shops. Amsterdam is easily accessible either by bus or car - quite honestly, after spending the day in the big city, it was a relief to return to the small town for a quiet evening. Many thanks to Rein for the arrangements and to Ben for the local hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful stay at The Dutch Buoy, Monnickendam
There are numerous positive aspects of the Dutch Buoy property, but I'll only mention the most notable ones. Firstly, Ben's greeting at the property was very welcoming. Throughout our stay, Ben was accommodating. The Jacuzzi is unique because it is self-drying and has no mold problems. The living room was inviting, and take advantage of the beautiful sunset view. The canal was full of sailboats during our stay, and it was quite the adventure to be there during their Zuiderzee Battle against the Spaniards, which happened in 1573, celebration. The locals all dressed up in period clothing. The beds were very comfortable, and the bathrooms were very nicely equipped. Of course, the bathrobes topped off the entire experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience!
We had an amazing stay at the Dutch Buoy. From the very beginning the experience was fantastic with great communication from the owner all the way to staying in a 16th canal house 20 minutes north of Amsterdam. The city of Monnickendam and the surrounding area was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. We had so much fun visiting the other smaller surrounding communities that we only visited Amsterdam twice. I would highly recommend this property if you are considering a visit to The Netherlands.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and the city is lovely. We plan to return!
Host was easy to communicate with and very helpful with transportation and reservations. Excellent time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
It was an amazing experience. We stayed downtown right near a canal. There were several restaurants around walking distance away. It was easy to get transportation into Amsterdam. Gave you an opportunity to see the countryside. The place itself was very comfortable. Ben was there to welcome us and helpful to answer questions we had. We did ask for an early arrival time and it was worked out. Thanks for making our trip a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Monnickendam!
A beautiful property , superb location and wonderful hosts. Rein, you, your wife and Ben could not have been more accommodating. Going out of your way to help when our luggage disappeared with the Uber driver ( which arrived back there next day ), the bike ride to the drug store and your beautiful home , all made our stay, perfect! Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
This was truly a special place to visit for my family. I plan to return next year for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic location
This is a lovely property in a perfect location. So easy to travel around and the town of Monnickendam is lovely. We had a great holiday here.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
The Dutch Buoy is a real gem, very well appointed and in a fabulous location. There were only four of us in our group so there was plenty of space but six would not have been a problem. Ben, the concierge, was really helpful and provided plenty of local knowledge. We were very comfortable and could easily have stayed longer. You get extra points for finding the freezer!

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas, New Year 2019/20
We had an excellent stay in Monnickendam. Apart from being very attractive, it is quite a compact place with all the facilities close by. Regular buses to Amsterdam and further north to Edam and Volendam. Excellent place for a get away...
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dutch Buoy
The service, accommodations, and location were excellent. Monnickendam is a lovely village and easily accessible to Amsterdam. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Guyton, ga

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dutch Buoy
We had a wonderful stay at the Dutch Buoy in October 2019. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. Our host, Rein, took very good care of us while we were there. He had a lot of suggestions on places to eat and visit during our stay. He helped us with our transportation and even had champagne waiting for us when we arrived! The house is very high end and welcoming. Unfortunately, we had a lot of rain during our visit, but the house was a beautiful place to escape while waiting for the sun to come out. Monnickendam is a beautiful little village. We particularly loved the Four Seasons restaurant. Transportation was easy by bus into Amsterdam. Our favorite tours were the Anne Frank House and a day trip to Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans. Thanks Rein! It was a trip of a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Majestic
This property was amazing! We were initially hesitant to stay outside of Amsterdam but NOT would regret it one bit. Rein, the property manager and Ben, the host were more than accommodating. They helped us with our "must sees" and our experience in the Netherlands would have been far from what it was by staying only in the City of Amsterdam. It is close to public transport so you are able to get to the city very easily. When you are done with bustle of the city, come home to the cutest old fishing village with tons of bars, restaurants and shops. It truly was the highlight of our trip to the Netherlands!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019