Family-friendly vacation rentals in Amsterdam

This is our third time staying at Tine’s cottage over the past nearly ten years. It feels like a home away from home. We love Tine and she treats everyone like family. In case you don’t know already, this cottage sits on a quiet street, with its own private parking, entrance, and privacy. It is a very short walk into the backside of Zaanse Schans by the Windmills. You can borrow one of Tine’s many bicycles or simply walk the flat peaceful lanes into the open air park and experience clogs making, cheesemaking, stroopwafels, historic homes and neighborhoods well preserved, shops and gifts, a museum, and the most beautiful intact and functioning windmills you’ll find anywhere in the area - plus much more. It’s only 7-8 minutes to the Zaanse Schans train station and a straight shot in 15 minutes on the train to Centraal Station. Also very easy to get to Keukenhof via train, car, bus, etc. Grocery stores and restaurants close by. Our favorite spot out of all we’ve stayed at in Holland!

Maison très agréable et très propre dans un quartier calme. Tout était très bien!

We stayed for a couple of days while visiting Amsterdam and Leiden - it was fantastic for the train and a real quiet cosy little place Kitty was a lovely host, she sent the most comprehensive directions I’ve ever gotten to find the place from the station and was super speedy to respond. Thanks for having us 😊

Our family (3 kids 9-13) really enjoyed staying at Elisabeth’s home. It was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. The location was beautiful and an easy walk to the village for shopping, dining and necessities.

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette maison qui est superbe ! Très spacieuse, propre et parfaitement équipée, aussi bien pour les adultes que pour les enfants. Tout le nécessaire pour les bébés est là (chaise haute, lit parapluie, tapis d’éveil…), ce qui est vraiment appréciable. Le quartier est calme, avec des supermarchés à proximité, et Amsterdam se rejoint facilement en 40 minutes de route. L’hôte a été adorable, très réactif et accueillant. Rien à redire, tout était parfait !

Ci siamo sentiti come a casa, zona tranquilla, con servizi tutti vicini a 3 km dal centro di Haarlem. Per raggiungere Amsterdam abbiamo utilizzato il treno che in 10 minuti raggiunge la stazione centrale di Amsterdam. Consigliatissimo.

Super Gastgeber, Netter Ansprechpartner, viele Materialien zu Verfügung, Shampoo, und Cafepads und Strandspielzeug. Super für Kinder, außer an der Treppe muss man etwas aufpassen. Wir haben uns pudelwohl gefühlt. Alles in der Nähe zu Fuß erreichbar. Ob einkaufen, Strand oder Dünen. Was will man mehr. Vielen Vielen Dank für unseren Kurzurlaubstrip bei euch. 🙂

If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam, I highly recommend staying in Haarlem, just half hour away. This home is highly recommended and the neighborhood is a much cleaner, tamer and friendlier Amsterdam. The city center is great with lots of good restaurants and shops and it’s all within a 10 minute walk from this charming home. As far as the hosts, Sjoerd and Judith are among the best and genuine hosts I came across with on AirBnB. Amazing and timely communication and very friendly. Highly recommended!

A little far from city center, but great place to stay outside of the city!

Lovely and authentic family home. Kids enjoyed the garden and park area, and we had everything needed to cook and get around the area.

Meine Familie und ich haben uns gleich wie zuhause gefühlt. Es war absolut wie beschrieben. Sehr idyllisch, ruhig und sobald die Sonne raus kam ein Traum um draußen die Zeit zu verbringen. Anita war super lieb und hat sogar etwas Kuchen gebracht. Es war wirklich super und dieses wunderschöne Grundstück einfach ein Traum.

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt in der Unterkunft. Als Ausgangspunkt war sie super gelegen und zur Metro und zum Einkaufen waren nur kurze Wege. Und von der Hektik in der Stadt, tat die Ruhe im Quartier sehr gut. Können dies nur weiter empfehlen. Die beiden sind sehr unkompliziert.

Very nice and stylish house. Elisabeth provided us very helpful information for the house and for activities and was always available in case of questions. The house is very close to the small village centre and also close to the beach, Harlem and Amsterdam - Just perfect :-)

Truly an amazing stay! The only downsides I believe were a lack of a microwave and toaster. I was also a little surprised by the unexpected tax I had to pay separately Idealy I hope for this Tourist tax to be included in the total payment next time please because nobody carries cash now days Other than that the view was spectacular! The place was super comfy and the area was very peaceful. Thank you so much! had a brilliant experience

Unser Aufenthalt in Francines Unterkunft war einfach großartig. Die nahegelegene Straßenbahn ermöglichte es uns, das Zentrum von Amsterdam bequem und stressfrei zu erreichen. Nach einem langen Tag in der Stadt war der Garten ein wahres Highlight – ein wunderschöner Ort zum Entspannen, der unseren Urlaub noch besser gemacht hat. Francine war immer erreichbar und hat uns mit vielen nützlichen Tipps versorgt, sodass wir uns rundum wohlgefühlt haben. Die Umgebung ist ruhig und ideal für Familienausflüge. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen!

Casa bella e molto confortevole. Hidde ci ha messo a disposizione praticamente tutta la sua casa. Ha un bellissimo giardino che consente di pranzare all'aperto. Zona estremamente tranquilla e silenziosa . Ci siamo trovati benissimo.

Yolande was erg vriendelijk en wij hadden prettig contact voorafgaand en gedurende het verblijf. We hebben een fijn weekend gehad in haar huis en zouden nog eens terug komen als we weer in de omgeving willen zijn.

Our second stay here, it’s a brilliant find, far bigger than it looks in photos! Very large bed, great kitchen, deep seats on sofa, fab location, lovely place to stay, highly recommend!!

Wonderful property, great hosts very good value for money, clean and tidy and would definitely return again thank you 5*

Very nice place in the heart of Amsterdam and yet nice and quiet inside. The loft has an incredibly comfortable bed while there is a very acceptable sofa bed below. There is also another solution for a smaller individual who wants to sleep alone. The kitchen is well appointed, no microwave but everything you really need. Andrew was very responsive, and the lock system works really well, giving multiple people free movement.

Edam is a great place where you can easily get everything you need on foot. It has lots of great restaurants in walking distance and everywhere has picturesque canals and waterways. Super friendly and relaxed home with top class amenities. Perfect for a family .

Een heerlijk weekend gehad in deze ruime woning. Alle voorzieningen zijn aanwezig. Ook genoten van de infrarood sauna.

We had the most wonderful stay in this charming cabin nestled on the property of a windmill in Alkmaar. From the moment we arrived, our hosts Kelly and Han made us feel completely at home. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect—so kind, welcoming, and full of great local tips. The cabin itself is a dream—coziness taken to the next level. Every detail was thoughtfully put together, and it was the perfect place to unwind to relax. Waking up next to a windmill felt like something out of a fairytale. Alkmaar itself is a beautiful village full of history, with adorable shops and restaurants to explore. The charming canals add to the magical atmosphere, and it’s easy to hop on a train to Amsterdam for a day trip. We’re already dreaming of our return and feel so lucky to have made such lovely new friends in Kelly and Han. Highly recommend this magical spot to anyone visiting The Netherlands!

Sander's place is one of the best place that I have ever stay with Airbnb. It comfort and details can even matched the big five stars hotel brands. I will definitely choose this place again when I am in Amsterdam.For those who have not decide your choice in Amsterdam, I fully recommend this place to you.