Review 1 = Felt like royalty staying in this beautiful house (their saying in our guestbook)
We loved our stay. Netty was an added bonus. She was a doll and made sure we were well taken care of. The house is on the water, great restaurants near by. Very easy access to bus then train to Amsterdam. All of us loved it here. So clean, comfortable and easy. Thank you. I would stay here again and again.
American Review from Michelle, 5 stars out of total 5 stars, vrbo.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 21. till 26. September 2024.
Review 2 = We loved our time at the Dutch Buoy!
We loved our time at the Dutch Buoy! It was the perfect place to relax after our day in Amsterdam. Ben, the concierge answered all our questions and was very helpful. Monnickendam is a lovely picturesque town. Everything you need is right there. We would definitely stay at the Dutch Buoy again!
Review 3
German Review from Indra-Isabell, 6 stars out of total 10 stars, booking.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 14. till 18. August 2024.
Review 4 = Beautiful house in a picturesque village
The house has as described, well equipped, with lots of space to relax. Convenient for travel to Amsterdam and nearby towns. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance, and a bakery a short walk away. Everyone had a lovely vacation.
American Review from Colin, 5 stars out of total 5 stars, vrbo.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 6. till 11. August 2024.
Review 5 = Sehr sauberes, gepflegtes Haus mit top Ausstattung. Optimal gelegen im Ortskern. Sehr ruhig im Gegensatz zum
nahe gelegen Amsterdam.
Wunderschön gelegen, im alten Ortskern. Sehr gepflegt. Tolle Betreuung vor Ort von Ben.
American Review from Colin, 9 stars out of total 10 stars, booking.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 6. till 11. August 2024.
Review 6 = Rein and Ben are responsive and friendly
Rein’s place has beautiful views of the canals, harbor and boats. Monnickendam is a beautiful spot. The canal house matches the pictures and descriptions. Rein and Ben are responsive and friendly.
Chinese Review from Eric, 5 stars out of total 5 stars, airbnb.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 15. till 19. July 2024.
Review 7 = Wonderful property in the quiet part of town
American Review from Sule, 5 stars out of total 5 stars, vrbo.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 19. till 24. June 2024.
Review 8 = Schöne Unterkunft mit Blick aufs Wasser.
Sauber, modern und gemütlich.
American Review from Paula, 10 stars out of total 10 stars, booking.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 7. till 11. June 2024.
Review 9 = Lovely home in Monnickendam
Just a short bus ride to Amsterdam, this apartment was great. It's right on a beautiful canal with restaurants and shops right outside the door. It had everything we needed for a great stay. The owner and their "concierge" were easy to work and communicate with. Hopefully, we can make it back to The Dutch Buoy some day.
American Review from Terry, 5 stars out of total 5 stars, vrbo.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 15. till 19. May 2024.
Review 10 = Lovely town and condo
Five adults stayed the one bed is in a open loft area but since it was siblings it worked. Easy access to Amsterdam and also taking a ride to other areas. Had all things we needed walk to store.
American Review from Candace, 5 stars out of total 5 stars, vrbo.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 9. till 15. May 2024.
Review 11
American Review from Ross, 10 stars out of total 10 stars, booking.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 4. till 8. May 2024.
Review 12 = Absolutely Magical
So much better than Amsterdam. A beautiful fishing village just a bus ride away from Amsterdam. We loved it. The location on the canal was incredible. The house inside was top notch. We had everything we needed and communication with Rein and Ben was excellent. If we ever return to the Netherlands we will definitely stay here again.
American Review from Deb, 5 stars out of total 5 stars, vrbo.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 29. April till 4. May 2024.
Review 13 = Lovely home in a quaint location.
We had an excellent stay at the Dutch Buoy! It was so nice to come back to Monickendam after all the activity in the city of Amsterdam. We felt very safe, the home is very cozy and comfortable. We really enjoyed the restaurants in town, the food and service is so much better than you can get in a touristy area.. We had no problem with riding the metro and bus. Thank you to both Ben and Rein for all of the guidance.
American Review from Deb, 5 stars out of total 5 stars, vrbo.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 29. April till 4. May 2024.
Review 14 = Lovely accommodation, beautiful village
So much better than Amsterdam. A beautiful fishing village just a bus ride away from Amsterdam. We loved it. The location on the canal was incredible. The house inside was top notch. We had everything we needed and communication with Rein and Ben was excellent. If we ever return to the Netherlands we will definitely stay here again.
Canadian Review from Barb, 5 stars, vrbo.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 15. April till 20. April 2024.
Review 15 = A magnificent place to get away and enjoy the countryside
A magnificent place to get away and enjoy the countryside. The house is a wonderful place - highly recommended.
American Review from Afredo, 5 stars, airbnb.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 25. till 29. April 2024.
Review 18 = Great location.
American Review from Laura, 5 stars, vrbo.com, stayed in The Dutch Buoy from 17. till 24. March 2024.
Renting 1st & 2nd floor of our 17th century canal house. Completely furnished with high-end utilities & facilities. Modern stylish furnished. Beautifully situated in the heart of this 760 years old fishing-village, Monnickendam.
Our delightful and historical house, has been appointed to a very high standard with many interesting and charming interior design features. Our house is beautifully situated in the centre of Monnickendam with a wonderful view across the canal and the traditional Dutch sailing barges that moor alongside.
You are living in a 14th century fishing-village! Close at hand is a small supermarket, bakery, pastry, butcher, pubs, cheese shop, restaurants, etc. all within walking distance. The view from the living room is very pretty - the canal with its boats and a church with the steeple lit at night. Our concierge services are a bonus, always helpful when called upon.
FIRST FLOOR DUTCH BUOY
Attractive LIVING/DINING ROOM: red brown parquet (Padoek), fast WiFi, Edra Broom chairs, huge OLED TV Sony Bravia, stunning panorama over Fishing Harbor.
Ultra-modern KITCHEN: all Gaggenau hardware: exhaust system, gas cooker, top stove, fridge, dishwasher and deep-freeze cabinet. Casseroles & utensils Montignac.
FIRST BATHROOM: bathtub, Jacuzzi, shower, toilet bowl and wash basin.
FIRST BEDROOM: Timothy Oulton King Size Bed, The Brigadier, 180 X 200. Brigadier mattress, 32 cm – 12½ ” thick, has two full layers of individual calico pocket Energy springs & is richly extravagantly upholstered with New Zealand wool, 100% long stranded cotton & finest Mongolian horsehair.
SECOND FLOOR DUTCH BUOY
SECOND BEDROOM: from our Excellent Queen Size bed you are looking into an electrifying monumental fishery harbour. Oak floor.
SECOND (modern) BATHROOM: gorgeous view over District Lake – with shower, toilet bowl, urinal and two wash basins.
LIBRARY with two leather chairs.
THIRD BEDROOM: an Excellent Queen Size Bed.
STORE ROOM with Miele washing machine & condense dryer.
https://keukenhof.nl/en/news/latest-flower-report/
In the week of 6. May 2024, due to the warm weather and the heavy rainfall the past weeks, we expect less bloom in the park. The flower bulb fields outside Keukenhof have been cut, so it is visible that the end of spring is approaching. The last late blooming species are in bloom in the park. The other flower beds have finished flowering and have been cut. The gardeners maintain the park optimally and plant extra tulips and other flowers in some areas. The flower mosaic next to the Oranje Nassau pavilion is also in bloom.
The park is designed in English landscape style; other parts of the park offer surprising vistas. The more than 2500 trees are filled with leaves, giving the park character. The towering rhododendrons bloom luxuriantly, forming an impressive wall of flowers. The azaleas give the park a beautiful deep pink colour.
Even in the last week, we continue to showcase flower shows. In our pavilions, there are still various flower shows to see. A beautiful carnation and summer flower show in the Oranje Nassau pavilion, a colourful flower and plant show in the Willem-Alexander pavilion, and a must-see orchid show in the Beatrix pavilion.
In the last week, there are extra events in the park. In the inspirational gardens, there is delightful lounge music on weekdays. On May 11 and 12, it’s Romance at Keukenhof. Spread throughout the park, we surprise visitors with various classical performances and costumes.
These pictures are shot on 30 April 2024.