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Johan & Monique

About Johan & Monique

On average receives a 9.5
Verified host
Languages spoken
German, English, Spanish, Dutch
Nationality
Netherlands

We are Johan and Monique vd Coolwijk. Living at the moment in the Netherlands, but stay regularly at our house in Spain, which we bought in 2000 as ruin. On the way, we have transformed the house into our palace with the help of many friends and family. In 2015 we got the opportunity to buy the house of the '' neighbors '' (2km away). We took this opportunity with both hands. Due to the fact that we ever want to make the switch to Spain. And then we have A to do something and B a bit of income too. We strive to make it as green as possible by means of wind and solar energy. The solar energy that we store in batteries, only for cooking and hot water, we are still dependent on gas for the time being. We also supply the house with our own spring water. This is about us and what we have in mind. We hope to greet you at our house.

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Average rating

9.5 / 10

Based on 36 reviews

Average per component

General impression 9.4
Location 9.4
Facilities 8.9
Equipment and state holiday home 9.3
Hygiene 9.7
Friendliness and service host 9.9
Price/quality 9.6
Child friendliness 9.1

an average of 9.7
With the family |
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an average of 9.6
Couple |
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We were looking for a quiet house and we found it! On top of the hill with beautiful views and it is really quiet. The route to it is unpaved and therefore dusty but doable with a normal car. The house is spacious with a nice b...

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Glad you had a good time. It was short, but nice to have met you! Who knows, maybe we'll see you in France!

August 2020

an average of 10
With the family |
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We had a great time. The location of the house is grandiose! What a view!!
Nice and quiet and calm. House is eco-friendly yet fully equipped.

The owners are very friendly.

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Landlord's response

Dear Samir and family, glad you had such a good time. Nice to have gotten to know you, while enjoying a cup of coffee!!
Greetings Johan and Monique

November 2019

an average of 9.1
With the family |
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We enjoyed this place, surrounded by nature, with a lot of privacy. A wonderful place to be and enjoy the sun, tranquility and cooling pool. We received a very warm welcome and received many good and fun tips about activities a...

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Landlord's response

Thank you for your nice words! The bumpy road will certainly be fine and it is also part of the nature reserve, but given the prolonged drought, it can only be leveled after a heavy rain shower. Where we have enough of it in th...

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August 2020

an average of 10
With the family |
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After a warm welcome by the owner at the bottom of the mountain, you drive straight into the peace and quiet. It is almost a miracle that you can still find such undeveloped places in the touristy south of Spain. The cottage is...

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Thank you!! We also enjoyed your photos and messages about all the trips you have done.

August 2020

an average of 9.1
Couple |
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A lovely house, in a beautiful setting. The silence is deafening!

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Landlord's response

Dear Martin and Corinne,

Thank you for the positive review of our finca!
Very nice to have met you and that you enjoyed it so much on
our dream hideaway.

Kind regards Monique and Johan

August 2020