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House
Primary residence
sleeps 6
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
270 m²
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Description

Fam. Hoekstra has described his/her home in English, Dutch.

What you will love about this home

OPEN FOR MAY|AUGUST 2025!! Urk is first mentioned in historical records dating to the 10th century. In 1939, a dike from the mainland to Urk ended the town's island status, just as the Afsluitdijk project was changing the salt water Zuiderzee surrounding Urk to the less saline IJsselmeer. Later in the 20th century, seabed areas surrounding Urk were reclaimed from the sea and became the Noordoostpolder. The mainstay of the town's economy has always been fishing. Religious life has also traditionally been very important to Urk's inhabitants, with active, conservative congregations of the Dutch Reformed denominations playing key roles in the life of the community. One of the oldest and most distinctive dialects of Dutch is the language which is spoken in Urk. Nearly everybody in this village speaks this dialect and uses it in daily life. Urk has the highest fertility rate in the Netherlands. 50% of the people is younger than 25 years old.

Our home dates to the 2003 and is a well-kept terraced house. It is just ten minutes by bike to historic Urk attractions, including the boulevard and the lighthouse. Arranged over two floors, and gardens in the front and the back of the house. Our home has one double bedroom and three children's rooms. We have a separate living room. We have also a bathroom with bath and shower and toilet. And also a toilet downstairs We have all the modern electrical appliances that you would expect, such as washing machine, washmachine, dryer, LAN and wifi connection. Our house is full of toys for anyone exchanging with young children up to 7 years old. We can offer a family with a toddler most of the things they would need - such as a high-chair, dresser, etc. Finally, we have a back garden with a barn and garden furniture and a lounge at the front of the house. In the barn are toys to play outside, bikes(kids and adults). We take great pride in our home, which is clean and in good decorative order.

What you will love about this neighborhood

Urk is an historical village nearby a lake. Our house is situated in a new district from Urk. And is within cycle distance from the historical center and the harbor. At the harbor you find shops, restaurants, etc. At 2 min. (walking) you find a bakery, butcher, greengrocer and a supermarket(shopcenter). We lives in a childfriendly neighborhood close by the forest and the lake. In the front of our home are lots of playgrounds. You can take our bikes to the polder and see the fields with tulips blooming in the spring. Visit by car the very old Hanze city's Kampen, Zwolle of Deventer. Also you can visit the villages in Friesland specially Stavoren and Hindeloopen, or the 'Venetia' of the Netherlands Giethoorn and the Weerribben. Amsterdam is one hour by car.

Additional information

The house is cozy, clean and tidy.
In an old village at the lakeside.
Close too wood, beach and harbor. a nice neighbourhood for children

Home ID

#1368116Copied URL!

Location

Countryside
Coastal

Amenities

Our basics

Fridge
Freezer
Oven
Microwave oven
Heating system
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Bathtub
TV
Smart TV
Computer
WiFi
Video game console
Phone

Unique Facilities

A/C
Private parking space
Jacuzzi
Fireplace
Private gym
Private backyard
Balcony / terrace
BBQ
Pool
Bicycle
Car

Kids Friendly

Kids' playground

Remote-friendly

Dedicated work space
High-speed connection

Eco-Friendly Amenities

Renewable energy provider
Low consumption machines
Public transport access
Solar panels
Selective waste sorting
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Allergies

This home has pets that can cause allergy symptoms!

Cat
Dog

House rules

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Plants to water
Cat to be cared for

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Yes, this home has a garden. You can find more details about the garden and other facilities on this page.
Yes, this home has a swimming pool. You can find more details about the swimming pool and other facilities on this page.
Yes, this accommodation has a wifi connection. We recommend that you discuss this with the host to ensure that the connection speed is sufficient for your needs.
Yes, this home has one or more parking spaces.
This accommodation has 4 bedrooms.
The surface area of this home is 270m2.
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