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About this property
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.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
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
About the area
Oud Ade
Located in Oud Ade, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Duinrell is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Keukenhof Gardens and Zandvoort Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Hortus Botanicus. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
lola's voorheen Lowietje aan de kaag - 13 min drive
Snackresto Het Pleintje - 15 min drive
Brasserie de Kromme Does - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life!?
As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life! on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$1,217, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Villa Pura Vida: Enjoy life!?
On-site parking is available at the 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 Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect location for our family. Easy access to so much the Netherlands has to offer. Host was excellent. We took advantage of the boat ride into Leiden and the chef. Food was fantastic. Arguably the best meal we had on our 8 day trip. Hopefully we can come back some day!
We feel so lucky to have discovered Villa Pura and Ode Ade. We had the luxury of staying in a beautiful Dutch countryside, access to water, and quick rides to big cities! Villa Pura is very special. It was enjoyed by our entire group which ranged in age from 13-84!
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.
Spacious and elegant object equipped with all you need
Stayed here for 3 nights with 4 pairs of adults. This location is a perfect stay for your break. A lot of space especially for you at the end of the street in a cosy little town. 4 bedrooms for ten people and one separate bathroom. The second bathroom is integrated in one of the bedrooms. A huge kitchen and enough stuff to serve the perfekt breakfast, lunch and dinner inside or outside the building. Thanks Alex for the perfect communication upfront and the support during our stay!
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!
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
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!
Zunächst schon im Vorfeld viel Information über das Haus erhalten, eine gute und zeitnahe Kommunikation war gewährleistet. Der Schriftverkehr erfolgte auf Englisch, Deutsch spricht man in dieser Gegend der Niederlande nicht. Über diverse Übersetzungsprogramme ist das aber kein Problem, vor Ort sollte man aber eben Englisch (oder Niederländisch) sprechen können. Der Empfang vor Ort war sehr herzlich, Alex zeigte uns das ganze Haus, erklärte die Technik, den Grill usw. - das Haus entspricht den Fotos! Einzig das Gartenmobiliar könnte ein "Fresh Up" benötigen. Der Grund, weshalb wir dieses Haus wählten, war die Küche! Großer Gasherd, Grill, Friteuse, großer Kühlschrank, Eiswürfel, Freezer, Mixer, SodaStream, Mikrowelle - alles da! Wie immer in solchen Häusern ist es aber leider so, dass die Pfannen und meistens auch die Messer weinig tauglich sind. Ich reise z. B. immer mit meinen eigenen Messern!Wir haben uns in der Woche sehr wohl gefühlt, tolles Haus, gute Ausstattung, ruhig und romantisch am Kanal gelegen (wer aus Großstädten kommt, ist Fluglärm gewohnt, störte uns jetzt gar nicht!). 5 Sterne sind hier leicht zu vergeben und verdient. Toller Urlaub, tolle Gastgeber, die auch immer erreichbar waren und auch der Check Out war herzlich! Danke Alex (und Jaqueline)
Die Kommunikation mit den Betreibern war sehr gut, ebenso die Schlüssel Übergabe.Wir konnten das Wochenende super mit unserer Mädels Truppe genießen und dank des guten Wetters auch die Kanu-Boote sehr gut nutzen.Wir waren ebenfalls sehr zufrieden mit der Sauberkeit des Hauses und konnten dank der gemütlichen Betten auch die Nächte gut verbringen.Alles in allem ein sehr empfehlenswertes Erlebnis
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.
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!
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!
Joshua H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
About the host
Hosted by Alex van der Meer
Languages:
English, German, Dutch
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