Title: Comfortable holiday home just 300m from the center. Close to the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Comfortable holiday home just 300m from the center. Close to the beach Apartment in Castricum with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90700000/90690900/90690872/8ce889b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90700000/90690900/90690872/d0afbcd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90700000/90690900/90690872/0120e99c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90700000/90690900/90690872/456fe9c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90700000/90690900/90690872/6e74da12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Comfortable holiday home just 300m from the center. Close to the beach provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Comfortable holiday home just 300m from the center. Close to the beach Apartment in Castricum with kitchen and patio This smoke-free apartment features parking and Internet access. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dishwasher, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio. Guest accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90220000/90219971/w4032h2769x0y0-66943efe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New luxury apartment for 2 persons in Castricum, near dunes and beach. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Castricum, this apartment is near the beach. Zaanse Golf and Spaarnwoude, Openbare Golfbaan are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cheese Market and Amsterdam The Style Outlets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at DSB Stadion or AFAS Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. [Visit our Castricum travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castricum.dx6136906) [View more Apartments in Castricum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castricum-Apartments.d6136906-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.54571%2C4.66548&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zeZYoHfS7QFtAlSN0kZ-FP4SfE4=) Castricum, NH ### What's nearby - Egmond aan Zee Beach - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles - J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles - Noordhollands Duinreservaat - 16 min drive - 7.6 miles - Cheese Market - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles - Circuit Park Zandvoort - 34 min drive - 18.7 miles ### Getting around - Castricum Station - 8 min walk - Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 33 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Snackbar De Toren - ‬12 min walk - ‪Buna Koffiebar - ‬3 min walk - ‪De Roset - ‬4 min walk - ‪Steakhouse Bij de Buurvrouw - ‬7 min walk - ‪Marx O'Larry's - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Comfortable holiday home just 300m from the center. Close to the beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Comfortable holiday home just 300m from the center. Close to the beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Comfortable holiday home just 300m from the center. Close to the beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Comfortable holiday home just 300m from the center. Close to the beach located? > Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Noordhollands Duinreservaat, J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse and DSB Stadion. Molen van Piet and Hoogovens Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). Castricum Station is 8 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Comfortable holiday home just 300m from the center. Close to the beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petra E. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Entspannen an der Nordsee Wir haben die Zeit in Castricum sehr genossen und konnten uns gut erholen. Die Vermieter waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Toll war es, dass sie uns 2 Fahrräder zur Verfügung gestellt haben, sodass wir uns darum nicht kümmern mussten. Der Vermieter hat uns sogar mit dem Fahrrad begleitet und einige Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt. Die Lage der Wohnung war perfekt: nahe bei der kleinen Innenstadt und am Bahnhof und der Weg zum Strand durch die wunderschöne Dünenlandschaft war phantastisch. Mit dem Zug waren wir schnell in Amsterdam und Alkmaar. Und im Garten gab es sogar ein paar liebenswerte Hühner. Vielen Dank für die Gastfreundschaft, wir kommen gerne wieder. Petra und Manfred ##### Petra E. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan K. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt Die Wohnung war in einem sehr guten Zustand und es war alles sehr sauber und ordentlich. Wir würden jederzeit wieder in die Wohnung fahren. ##### Jonathan K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petra L. 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfekt Alles Tip top. Sehr nette Gastgeber!! Danke ##### Petra L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulrike B. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Alles bestens Wir haben uns in der Wohnung sehr wohl gefühlt. Es fehlte an nichts. Die Vermieter waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und hatten immer ein offenes Ohr. Würden wir auf jeden Fall im nächsten Urlaub wieder buchen. ##### Ulrike B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monika J. 14 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Eine schöne Wohnung in einem netten kleinen Ort, insgesamt ein erholsamer Urlaub! Eine schöne und gepflegte Wohnung mit gut eingerichteter Küche und schönem Bad. Die Matratze könnte allerdings mal erneuert werden. Besonders gut ist es, dass man 2 Fahrräder vom Haus nutzen kann um die Umgebung bzw. das Meer in recht kurzer Entfernung zu erkunden. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Viele Geschäfte und Restaurants sind fußläufig im Ort zu erreichen. Vom nahegelegenen Bahnhof erreicht man günstig und schnell Amsterdam oder Alkmaar. Insgesamt empfehlenswert! ##### Monika J. Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Witold Z. 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aktive Urlaub Fahrrad und Strand Sehe schöne und gut ausgestattete Ferienwohnung mit sehr netten Gastgebern. ##### Witold Z. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen O. 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Castricum, Nähe Ortsmitte Ein entspannter Aufenthalt bei sehr netten Vermietern. Die Vermieter wohnen im Erdgeschoss im Haus und helfen bei allen Fragen gerne. Die Wohnung hält was sie verspricht. Anfangs konnten wir, da die Vermieter in Urlaub waren, in der Einfahrt parken, ansonsten muss der Wagen in Parktaschen auf der Strasse abgestellt werden. ##### Ellen O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva W. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super schöne und gepflegte kleine Wohnung Wir hatten einen wunderschönen und unkomplizierten Urlaub bei diesem Vermietern. Sie sind unheimlich freundlich, die Wohnung war sauber und schön eingerichtet und als Willkommensgruß gab es sogar frische Blumen. Die Wohnung ist ruhig gelegen und im Ort erhält man alles was man braucht. Einzig die Matratze könnte man mal erneuern. Ansonsten alles top. ##### Eva W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie R. 14 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Toller Kurzurlaub Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Wohnung ist sehr schön eingerichtet, sauber und es ist alles verfügbar, was man so benötigt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Auch die Fahrräder, die wir nutzen konnten, waren sehr praktisch. ##### Stephanie R. 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