We are a family of 5, Marc (47) Marianne (47) Tamar (16), Sophie (14) and Simon (11) Also we have two cats, Moos and Ginger, they are very friendly! We are lucky to live in beautifull  Heemstede, a small community located south of Haarlem and only 20 minutes away from 15 km west Schiphol Airport. Amsterdam can be reached within half an our by train or car. The North Sea and the large beaches are only 4 miles away and can be easily reached by bikes or car.
From our home there is a variety of trips and sightseeing possible. Besides our beautiful capital city Amsterdam - a must visit - Haarlem is nearby and had has a lot of historical features and numerous restaurants and shops. 
To the west there is a dune area extending to the beaches and beautiful hikes or bike rides are possible. To the south there are the famous Dutch tulip fields. Southbound other historical cities like Leiden, Delft, The Hague and Rotterdam are within easy reach (for wich we recommend going by train). Golf is possible on a course only 3 kliometres away.
Heemstede is an affluent community with large houses and with lots of green. Our house is a two under one roof built in the popular 'year thirty 30' style. Basic stores are 3 minute walking. Other stores 5 minutes. We have just had a renovation of our house. We have a very big livingroom and kitchen to relax and eat. The backgarden we wil finish in the spring. It is very nice for relaxing and with a nice and cool veranda. Most things kids need and enjoy are present.