Our house is over 100 years old and carries a lot of local history. The studio you’re staying in once served as a butcher’s shop, and later as a carpenter’s workshop — you can still feel a bit of that old craft spirit in the walls. We bought the house in 2023 and renovated this space ourselves, with love, patience, and many weekends covered in dust. We used cement and béton ciré to create a natural, warm texture and installed new windows and a new entrance door for comfort and light. The tables and décor pieces were designed and restored by Viktoria using epoxy, giving old wood a second life with a unique artistic touch. We hope you enjoy the mix of history and modern comfort — it’s a special place to us, and we’re happy to share it with you

Schiedam, a small and charming Dutch town full of history, warmth, and quiet beauty. Here, life moves just a little slower. Cobblestone streets, gentle canals, and old houses whisper stories from centuries ago. Schiedam is known for its majestic windmills — some of the tallest in the world — standing proudly along the water. They once powered the city’s famous jenever distilleries, and today they create one of the most picturesque skylines in the Netherlands. Take a peaceful walk along the Lange Haven canal to see them up close, and maybe stop for a tasting at the Jenever Museum to experience this old tradition. The town center is full of small cafés, bakeries, and local shops, where you can sit by the water with a coffee and simply watch the world go by. Art lovers will enjoy the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, located in a former monastery, and the many little galleries and studios hidden in side streets. And when you feel like exploring further, Rotterdam is just 10 minutes away by train — close enough for adventure, but far enough to return to peace. If you like the sea there are two beaches just 30 min. drive by car or by train.