If you are looking to stay in The Hague for any amount of time, whether for business or pleasure, you must book a room with Véronique and Hendrik at their "Joyful Villa." My experience with the Vrolijk family surpassed all expectations and then some. I cannot emphasize enough how helpful and kind everyone in this house is! I stayed in The Hague for two and a half months and loved every minute of it. Everyone made sure that I was well looked after. Véronique allowed my mother to stay with me for the first week of my trip at no extra cost, even giving her a personal museum card. She provided me with a tram card, exceptional guidance, and even left me little treats now and then! Of course, you can also make use of their kitchen which has a stove and refrigerator readily available. I was also given the choice of several bicycles/locks to use. Moreover, Véronique and her family were eager to help at a moment's notice and were very understanding hosts.

Additionally, this home could not be better situated. It is two minutes away from a bus stop and tram station that can take you to the beach boulevard in under 10 minutes. It is surrounded by beautiful parks but is also right next to a tram line that will take you to Centraal Station in about 10 minutes as well. From CS you can access virtually all parts of the surrounding area by tram, bus or train!

Also, the house is a short bike ride away from Albert Heijn, the local supermarket chain. If you are not European I suspect you will be just as impressed with the quality as I was. The wifi at home was even better than the two international organizations I worked at during my time in The Hague. The bathrooms are clean, the showers run perfectly, and the laundry room has an energy-saving washing machine/dryer.

I probably am forgetting to list other amenities that the Vrolijk home offers, but I can certainly vouch for all of them! If any musicians are thinking about staying with Sophie's family, you will feel right at home here! This is a very musical family and I, along with another guest, would often practice in our rooms without any issue. At the moment, Véronique and her husband may be taking over the Airbnb from Sophie. So if you see a listing under their names rather than Sophie's, know that my review applies to her page with equal enthusiasm. In sum, I really have to stress how kind and compassionate this family is. They will truly do everything to make your stay the best it can be, and then they'll go a step beyond even that.

They will cater to your every need and solve any unforeseen circumstances you might face. I wish Sophie, Véronique, and Hendrik the best and thank them for such an amazing trip!