Located in Abcoude, this property is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at ARTIS and Vondelpark, while Ziggo Dome and Rijksmuseum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Johan Cruyff Arena or Olympic Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
What's nearby
Gaasperpark - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Academic Medical Centre - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
Ziggo Dome - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
AFAS Live - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
Johan Cruyff Arena - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Abcoude Station - 5 min drive
Gaasperplas Station - 8 min drive
Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Ollie's coffee and more - 3 min drive
De Eendracht - 3 min drive
Snackbar - 4 min drive
Food Master - Amsterdam Zuidoost - 10 min drive
Acqua Farina Pizza en Pastabar - 3 min drive
About this property
Windmill close to Amsterdam, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room, view
Visit Amsterdam while staying in the countryside, 3 km from city limit and 20 minutes by train to Amsterdam central station, in a real windmill. A stylish living room, country kitchen and 3 bedrooms with lush beds, a great view and great authentic / chic style. Total freedom as you rent the entire mill. Romantic and family friendly. Closest neighbor is at 100 meters away: all privacy with garden, free parking, and a river to swim in!
Property manager
Maarten
Premier Host
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German
Amenities
Parking available
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Windmill close to Amsterdam, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room, view pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Windmill close to Amsterdam, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room, view?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Windmill close to Amsterdam, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room, view?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Windmill close to Amsterdam, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room, view located?
Situated on the waterfront, this property is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Academic Medical Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gaasperpark and Vinkeveense Plassen. Johan Cruyff Arena and RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km). Abcoude Station is 26 minutes by foot.
Windmill close to Amsterdam, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room, view Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Highly recommend!! Maartan is a fantastic host and the mill is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The connection with Mondrian was amazing and the whole village was outstanding. Wonderful stay!!
It was so charming. Kitchen and living space on main floor. 2 bathrooms. Master suite on the third floor. Lots of ladders, so must be able to climb! The countryside was gorgoeus. They were fixing the blade of mill when we were there so we didnt get to see it run. Did not affect our opinion. Charming town, Great bars and food. Maarten was a gracious host. We had everything we needed including bikes to ride to the city.
We only were able to stay for a single evening, but it was an experience we will not forget. The place is beautiful and how often do you get to stay in a windmill? Maarteen is incredibly helpful and was a welcoming host. We are incredibly thankful to have had the opportunity to visit this unique accommodation.
I'm not sure I can do this property justice. The charm of this windmill is unmatched by any place I have ever stayed. Every time I walked to another room or opened another door there was something incredibly authentic and interesting to look at. The location of this property is also unmatched. From the goats to the horses, donkeys and cows. It was a countryside wonderland. I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the host. He was beyond accommodating and communicative. If I could give this place 10 stars I would.
The Windmill was a fantastic and unique stay. After a few days in Paris our family loved coming to the calmness of the wide open country and the windmill was a very cool experience. Maarten was always available to answer any questions and kept a phenomenal house.
The milk is amazing. The host is responsive and accommodating. I’m looking forward to a future stay.
LAUREL G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dennis H.
8 June 2018
Great place to stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at the mill. Maarten is an outstanding host. He answered all of our questions promptly and made us feel very welcome. The property itself is great. We enjoyed the historic mill, the rural setting, the nearby town and easy rail access to Amsterdam. We will definitely try to stay here again if we return to the area.
Dennis H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ellie L.
27 February 2018
Wonderful experience!
This was a unique and special place. Maarten went out of his was to make us feel welcome, comfortable, situated and settled. Go if you can!
If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a windmill surrounded by farm fields with sheep/goats/cows and more this is the place!
Close to a wonderful town with great pre made food from gourmet type shops and restaurants, so eat out or bring food back and watch sunset at the windmill at the outdoor table as we did.
Thatched roof, well appointed and cozy inside - we will hopefully be back!
This was a fantastic Dutch experience. Great location to bike and Abcoude was fun to explore. We recommend Ollie's and Acqua Farina. We rented a car so we could visit other areas and go into town for groceries. The train station was very convenient. Staying in a windmill like everyone else mentions...truly a unique experience. Our host was very responsive and easy to communicate with.
My family and I loved this property! Such a charming town and unique way of experiencing Amsterdam. Peaceful surroundings and the windmill had everything you could need to be comfortable. Maarten was very responsive during our stay, even helping us get a doctor’s appointment in town. We traveled to four countries during our European vacation and our family all agree that this was our favorite part.
Jefflyn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Pia P.
16 September 2016
Authentic Dutch
Wonderful experience. We were there on National Monument Day and Maarten showed us how the mill was run and operated. Thank you Maarten you were a great host.
My family and I (two tween boys) had a wonderful few days in Abcoude in the windmill. The pictures are true to life so we felt we already knew the place when we arrived. Maarten was wonderful to deal with it was a huge bonus for him to have bikes available for us to use. We went on bike rides into town every day! We would highly recommend the windmill for a few days outside of Amsterdam.
Geraldine H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
John M.
6 May 2019
Once in a lifetime !!
How many people get to stay in a real windmill ! This place was amazing. There were 6 of us and our adult children enjoyed this setting beyond our imagination. There were goats and sheep in a picturesque setting that could be a painting. Maarten was very responsive and it was very nice to relax here after a hard day of touring. Abcoude is beautiful little town as well.
This was an awesome experience to have stayed in such an amazing place. A short trip to Abcoude
This is so perfect. Uber to station for 5 euro and they all turned up. Abcoude is just a lovely town and from the station it’s about 22 min to Amsterdam central. The accommodation is just perfect and we spent a day just lazing around and a walk into town. It just perfect and communicates with Martian we’re smooth and trouble free
Thanks
Mary M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samantha T., Delaware, USA
11 November 2018
AMAZING!
I traveled to Abcoude with a group of 5 others and we all agreed that staying in the windmill was the highlight of our European trip. Maarten was so kind in offering to pick us up from the train station and gifting us a bottle of wine upon our arrival. He even had the windmill on when we got there! The views and the small town of Abcoude were fantastic and definitely things we will always remember!
The windmill and Abcoude were absolutely what we were looking for in our stay in the Netherlands. The windmill was 100% as advertised, and I agree with Maarten that you should not over plan your stay because Abcoude and the countryside around the windmill offer so very much to do and explore. We especially liked Anna Haen and Jasmyn (we had amazing meals at both). The people were incredibly friendly, and the town itself was both quaint and welcoming. For a good morning coffee and delicious breakfast don’t forget to go to Ollies the American pancakes were especially delicious (served with real maple syrup!).
I can’t say enough, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely come back!
Kerry L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
7 January 2019
FANTASTIC - HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP!
I can't recommend this place enough! The interior is incredible, and offers so much room - way more than we expected. The exterior speaks for itself - how cool it is to stay in a working windmill! The hosts were extraordinarily kind - they even gave my little girls Dutch souvenirs. Location was great - uber picked us up and dropped us off in a timely manner. Short walk or bike ride into Abcoude. We spent two weeks traveling through Europe and this was most definitely the highlight of our trip. Thanks to the best hosts ever!
How amazing to stay in a real working windmill! The mill itself is cozy and comfortable inside. Two toilet rooms (one on first floor, one on second) and one bathroom with shower/tub and two sinks. The outdoor space is so lovely- gorgeous view, goats and sheep nearby, beautiful canals. This is the mill Mondrian painted- how special! See one of the paintings in the Rijkmuseum when you visit. Lovely cycle into town. The kitchen doesn’t have space for an oven (which was totally ok, just didn’t plan for it), and we still easily cooked some nice meals. Dishwasher was a plus! Washer dryer combo worked perfectly. Our three boys had so much fun in the outdoor space. We were so lucky to have Maarten’s lovely daughter come show us how the mill works. Robert (who cares for the goats next door) is the kindest person in the Netherlands and let our kiddos help him with the goats one evening. We’ll remember our stay always!