Our self-designed, new (Feb 2020) countryside getaway is a 45 min drive from Amsterdam, in the middle of nowhere. From the house, you overlook the fields and dyke that surround the Markermeer: Holland in its purest form! You can sleep inside the Glass House (when the weather allows), a fantastic experience. The nature house is focused on a level of comfort but with fun, quirky details and a playful layout. Ideal for family with 2 kids + 1 baby. Not advised for 2 couples.

It's only a minute walk to the big Markermeer Lake. Simply cross the street from the parking, walk up the dyke, and the big Markermeer lake opens up to you. When you walk some minutes to the right, you'll find a waterfront park, down at the lake, which is a great place for a picnic, to play with a kite, sunbathe, and for a swim in the lake. A walk on the dyke is highly recommended in the evening, during sunset, as it gets a magical touch (or early morning...).The drive from the house/holiday park to the city of Hoorn, while staying on the dyke next to the lake, is breathtaking. We love this small detour when we drive back to Amsterdam. There is a tiny picturesque village/community named Oosterleek (less than 100 inhabitants, there are no shops. You can walk to/through this village, also with kids (about a 20 min walk). Oosterleek is the resting place of the Wesfriese Omringdijk between the VOC towns of Hoorn and Enkhuizen. The dyke is the starting point for cycling or hiking.