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Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102476 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Property manager

Alex van der Meer

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf privileges
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 2476 sq ft (230 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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

About the area

Map
Oud Ade, ZH

What's nearby

  • Leiden University - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Corpus - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Keukenhof Gardens - 20 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Keukenhof Castle - 20 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Duinrell - 22 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪de Vergulde Vos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Zijl - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪lola's voorheen Lowietje aan de kaag - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie Coazy - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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, 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Kagerplassen, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Hortus Botanicus. Old Observatory and Sint Annahofje are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Netherlands
Alex the host was great. House layout worked great for our family of nine
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., Stow, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in Netherlands
8 members of my family (ages 3-81) stayed here to unwind after our daughter's wedding in Belgium. It was just what we needed! We intended to see the Keukenhof Gardens, but they were sold out for the day. Nobody was disappointed because saw the tulips from the car, and we all loved just being at the house! American VRBO website is a little misleading ... the sauna and hot-tub is NOT included, but I highly recommend adding them to your reservation if the weather is cool. Also, we rented a canoe for the day and paddled around the canals -- definitely worth the €25. There's a bedroom on the main floor which was good for Grandma. The steps to the other bedrooms would have been difficult for Grandma and were hard for the 3-year old. Overall, a fantastic trip in a wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate J., Atlanta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home for a Week with Friends/Family
This home was perfect for our group of seven, which included four children age 10 and under. The bedrooms were comfortable, the kitchen was well appointed, and the living room and backyard were spacious places to gather. We enjoyed being in the quiet countryside with views of windmills, canals and sheep, and were surprised at how easy it was to visit various towns/cities via car or train from Leiden. Alex was easy to communicate with and always available to answer questions—we very much appreciated his hospitality. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would strongly recommend this home to others looking for a similar experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
This property was perfect for my family of 6. It was centrally located to various sites and to visit family’s. Katherine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxurious villa! Enjoyed our stay!
Luxurious villa! We enjoyed our stay! Appreciated the use of the bikes so that we could ride to Leiderdorp to get our groceries.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dutch oasis
This place was so wonderful! We absolutely loved the house, the hot tub, the sauna, the beautiful full kitchen…and Alex was so kind and helpful. We had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manfred K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus, freundliche Vermieter
Ich kann das Haus nur empfehlen. Die Ausstattung ist überdurchschnittlich gut. Vom Eiswürfelmacher im Kühlschrank bis zur Whirlpoolbadewanne im Bad, es ist alles da. Das Einzige was nicht vorhanden ist ist eine normale Kaffeemaschine. Dafür gibt es aber eine Senseo und! eine Dolce Gusto Maschine, für den Koffeinschub ist also gesorgt. Der Empfang durch Alex war sehr freundlich und unkompliziert. Das Haus liegt etwas ab vom Schuss, die Anfahrt war besonders bei Gegenverkehr etwas abenteuerlich, aber alles in allem hatten wir ein tolles Wochenende und würden das Haus immer wieder buchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sander B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Erg mooi huis met letterlijk alles erop en eraan en een hele fijne tuin. Eigenaren waren vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Alex is super nice. The house is too and so is the garden. A few minor drawbacks: the stairs are pretty dangerous for elder people, the is a rather loud constant noise in one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt 👌
Von A bis Z einfach nur perfekt! Der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich und das Haus wie beschrieben. Der Garten ist zudem großartig und die Umgebung wunderschön. Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus
Die Lage und das Haus waren sehr schön. Netter Gastgeber der immer hilfreich war. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very, very nice House and Garden
Overall i can say that we ready enjoyed our short holiday trip with some collegues and friends. Everything was prepared as anounced and there was not a single thing missing. Standard is very high and the design of the garden is really inspiring. There is just one point that could be improved: If you want to use the boat, the hot tub or canoes, you have to pay them as an extra service, as they are not included. 3 normal Mountainbikes are included. Best wishes to Alex, the stay was great. Hopefully we will see us again. Philipp Eickhoff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super schön!
Das Haus war toll, die Ausstattung und Sauberkeit perfekt! Wir haben es sehr genossen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Ruhig - tolle Nähe zum Meer
Einfach tolle Unterkunft. Der Ort Leiden ist wirklich wunderschön!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa pura vida
Zeer mooie gezellige tuin Met hottub, sauna en BBQ.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Karl-Heinz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leider würde im Inserat nicht erwähnt,dass man alle Sachen( Whirlpool,Sauna und Boo extra bezahlen m
Bei den Extras waren wir enttäuscht,sonst war es ein schöner Urlaub.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank Peter S., Landau,Rheinland-Pfalz

Liked: Cleanliness
Herrliches langes Wochenende
Schöne Unterkunft mit allen Annehmlichkeiten und in der Nähe von Leiden.Unkomplizierter und hilfsbereiter Vermieter.Tolle Auszeit in Holland.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theo v.

Liked: Cleanliness
genieten in de polder
Fantastisch huis met allerlei luxe er omheen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine M., DEN HAAG

Liked: Cleanliness
Heel fijn verblijf
Ruime villa, van alle gemakken voorzien en mooi gelegen. Keukenspullen zouden iets mogen worden uitgebreid, heb dit ook aan de eigenaar aangegeven. Kosten van hottub, finse sauna etc. vonden wij aan de dure kant en hebben dan ook alleen van de kano's gebruik gemaakt. Kijken terug op een heerlijke week in een rustig gebied.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Urlaub
Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub in Oud Ade und möchten uns beim Vermieter für die Gastfreundlichkeit bedanken!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021