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Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Backyard is situated in Alkmaar, 40 km from Amsterdam Central Station and 42 km from Anne Frank House. Housed in a building dating from 1910, this apartment is 42 km from Leidseplein and 42 km from Royal Palace Amsterdam. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and A'DAM Lookout is 40 km away. The apartment with a patio and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Rembrandt House is 43 km from the apartment, while Dam Square is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 34 km from Backyard.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Alkmaar, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was comfortable, and very clean. The location was ideal for us. The room was very quiet overnight. The hosts were quick to respond and very accommodating.
  • Ildiko
    Romania Romania
    Everything was as expected. The apartment was close to the center (10' walking), the train station (3-4' walking). There is a shop right across the street (veggies, fruit, milk, no bread), a great bakery 10' walking (head to the train station, and...
  • Krisztina
    Hungary Hungary
    Very close to the train station (2 minutes walk). Plenty of opportunities for shopping. Clean and tidy apartment, fully equipped. Easy check-in, smooth communication with owners. Highly recommended
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backyard
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 4 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Dutch

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Backyard takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Backyard in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Backyard

  • Backyard is 700 yards from the centre of Alkmaar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Backyard can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Backyard may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Backyard is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Backyard offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • Backyard has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.