Callinghe

Saint Maartenszee was our vacation destination in August. However, the accommodation was absolutely terrible. We stayed at the otherwise beautiful holiday park Duinland. The Duinland 90 accommodation is absolutely not recommended! The backrest of the kitchen chair was stuck with tie-wraps. And this is a family accommodation. Safety for small children doesn't seem to check out!! Food remains in the kitchen cabinet. Socks from the previous tenant??? In one of the bedroom closets. Mattresses with yellow and brown stains. How can you rent something like this?? The bedrooms are far too narrow. The beds are placed so close to each other that no one can get to the bathroom at night without crawling over the footboard. Despite complaints, there seems to be no improvement. The complaint form on the aforementioned website is apparently outdated and doesn't work. Never again, especially because other reviews are also bad. The office should be banned! A pure money grab! Why the cleaning staff didn't notice these defects remains a mystery...

Very fine experience with Callinghe in the contact.

First of all: the house was fine and matched the photos. But: - The mentioned facilities include children's beds and a high chair, which then had to be booked for an additional fee. - The cleaning was just okay, nothing more. - The customer service is very unfriendly and not helpful. Because of a verifiable lack in the house (leaky windows, water infiltration) which we also had problems with, we have been having email arguments with the agent since then about the fact that we should have reported the lack via the app. An email with self-help is not welcome here. It's also getting very nasty quickly. A pity.

Absolutely unfriendly staff. I have rarely seen such unfriendly customer service. You don't feel welcome here. If you have questions, complaints or requests, you only get a nonsensical answer and nothing happens. The apartment was more dirty than clean. Of course there were no cleaning products. Booking here was a complete mistake; never again. This beautiful region unfortunately does not deserve this.

We tried to book a vacation here. Keizerskroon 58 would be the cottage. I booked and paid immediately, two days in a row. As soon as the first installment was refunded, I inquired what was going on. Only when the second installment was refunded did I receive a response. This contained no explanation for the refund or even an apology. Instead, I was asked to deposit the amount into another account. Immediately after that, on the same day, I received a payment reminder. I was surprised. I had not only paid, but I had also communicated. Subsequently, I canceled the vacation. That went completely smoothly. We want a relaxing vacation with two small children with disabilities. If so much goes wrong with the organization beforehand, what will it look like when we arrive? It’s a shame about the time lost on planning and such. We prefer to stick to our usual holiday accommodation.

Never again! We booked through FeWo and were extremely disappointed with the apartment in Callantsoog! -Not clean -Only one key -Very small parking spaces -Completely outdated -Bad internet

One star for absolute customer hostility... Arrived yesterday at 2:30 PM, after the lunch break at the office. Not a single good day, no question about the journey, only an impolite 'You are far too early.' Ultimately, I was thankfully at the wrong office; I had made a mistake in the house number! A pity; last year the service staff were very friendly. The young lady this year doesn't seem to enjoy her job... Keep your eyes open when choosing a career.

We rented a beach house in hats. Perfect place

We rented Buitenplaats 103 for the summer of 2024. It was far too expensive and the service was terrible. The campsite behind the house is very noisy until 1 to 2 am. When we arrived, the mattresses were still damp and sweaty, as were the bathrooms. It wasn't clean, it smelled unpleasant, the rooms were extremely warm, everything was very worn out and greasy, and there were mosquitoes everywhere. A beautiful throw, which we had forgotten, turned out to be missing.

We stayed 2 nights at De Vlijt on Texel and the location is absolutely pleasant: quietly situated, close to De Cocksdorp, and ideal for exploring Texel further. The studio was neatly, spaciously and practically furnished, and met our expectations in terms of basic amenities. What unfortunately disappointed us were a number of things you would not expect at this price level (220 euros per night). For example, we paid extra (30 euros per night) for a third bed, but it turned out to be a bed with an uncomfortable, poor mattress. Very unfortunate and disproportionate to the surcharge. In addition, our daughter was severely bitten by mosquitoes during her stay. There are no mosquito nets available, nor insect repellent or any form of prevention. When we reported this at the restaurant (which is connected to the accommodation), we were told that “the restaurant is separate from the studios”, with no empathy or solution. Upon contact with the host, we only heard that mosquito nets cannot be installed (yet), but that they are “working on it”.

At the beginning of this year, we sold our holiday home through Callinghe. From the very first moment, we felt competent and well supported by the real estate agency. We were particularly impressed by Sandra's pleasant, friendly, positive and expert attitude, even in difficult situations! We are very satisfied and wholeheartedly recommend real estate agency Callinghe!

Super friendly staff

We booked holiday home de Blenck 3 in Callantsoog. Unfortunately, it was a dilapidated and dirty house, and even the new bathrooms didn't help. A smelly drain in one bathroom and a plague of silverfish. The kitchen cabinets were dirty inside and out, the blinds were dirty and torn, etcetera. Rusty nails protruded from the garden fence, etcetera... I can’t even list everything. We filed a complaint with the local office and sent photos... but unfortunately, no response. First and last time we booked.

On July 16th last year, I booked and paid for accommodation via Booking.com with Callinghe holidays for the Vlijt First class studio’s in Texel for the period from August 30th last year to September 1st last year. Upon arrival on August 30th last year, it turned out that Callinghe holidays had cancelled my accommodation. It was stated that my reservation was an error booking. This meant for me that there was no booking, and therefore no accommodation. The amount of the accommodation was €249.50. My question to Callinghe holidays is can I receive my money as soon as possible, because I did not use the aforementioned accommodation. Callinghe holidays does not intend to refund my money. Why I do not know. I am no longer receiving a response from Callinghe holidays. I find this very customer unfriendly.

Very friendly service during the key handover. It couldn't be easier. Very helpful, as we had brought the wrong sheets with us, and they lent us the correct ones. The accommodation was booked via FEWO.

The apartment had serious defects and was in poor condition. There was no response to emails with complaints. A personal visit led to a friendly rejection. WhatsApp also offered me real help. Upon departure, I showed the numerous defects again through photos and received another friendly rejection: 'I will see what I can do for you' – namely nothing. We have had so many nice holidays and great accommodations in Julianadorp and Callantsoog, but De Wijde Blick 110 was by far the worst, the noisiest, above a delivery entrance on the main road with a bus stop. Our reserved parking space was available twice, with number , and the other owner complained. The parking space that actually belonged to the apartment was unusable because it was too narrow to get into, even with a small car. And I had specifically inquired about a few points before booking, otherwise I would have rented another property. I have rarely been so irritated, rarely given such a bad review, but here it is clear and demonstrably justified. Far too much money for a dilapidated apartment with countless damages and deficient service. Other holiday homes of other owners and rental companies in this large building are probably in much better condition, we got the impression. Other rental companies or landlords arrange it properly and don't just postpone it. Or they offer a voucher or something else for justified, multiple complaints. This was simply a ruined vacation. What a waste of money and precious holiday days.

Very ‘meager’ kitchen equipment (only 3 different teaspoons and 2 coffee mugs, for a house with 4 to 5 people). The house was very dirty, dishes and cutlery unwashed, beds dirty, shower not clean, hair and cobwebs everywhere... Well, it did look neglected; the front door was very difficult to open and close. The sofa was broken (a dog had probably tried to chew on it) and the blinds in the living room wouldn’t close either. The bathroom was difficult to enter because the shower wall was simply too small for this ‘tiny’ bathroom. The wardrobes in the bedroom couldn't be opened completely, probably because the beds were in front of them. Otherwise, nothing would have fit. The number and placement of the power outlets, for example, evoke the early 1980s. Not much has changed since then. We have stayed in Dutch holiday homes before, but for this price you can certainly find something better. You quickly notice that houses are decorated with a little ‘love and humor’. Or maybe not, just like us. We won't be coming back.

Most horrible landlord ever, rude, misleading. Our weekend getaway is forever recorded as the biggest failure ever

We have rented holiday homes through Callinghe several times in Callantsoog and always been very satisfied. The process runs smoothly, the staff are very friendly and respond quickly to all your questions. We always like to return! 😊 We look forward to next time. …

This is the second time we have rented a vacation home in Callinghe and we are very satisfied each time. The booking process was very easy and clear every time. When I made a mistake with the information the first time, I was quickly and kindly helped. The staff is always very friendly and helpful on the phone. The vacation homes are clean, neat, equipped with all comforts and very comfortable. We felt very at ease and would like to come back!

Very good rental company. Friendly, skilled, helpful and multilingual. I feel like I'm in good hands here.

We booked a holiday home in Callantsoog, Garnekuul 7, via Callinghe. The house had two bedrooms and was advertised for four people. We cannot recommend the house. The kitchen equipment was minimal and the tableware was considerably damaged. The coffee maker only made two cups of coffee, meaning not all four people could have a cup of coffee during breakfast. There was no regular frying pan available – only small and medium-sized frying pans. After consulting Callinghe’s office, the homeowner came to measure the bottoms of the pots and pans with a measuring tape. He then sent these photos to Callinghe, but there was no further response. The house is located right on the edge of the holiday park and you can hear the road. We would have liked to leave a review about the house. However, the link to Callinghe’s review was not available. When I asked about it, I was told that a new page had been created and the link no longer worked. Therefore, I will evaluate this mediocre holiday home and the treatment by the Calllinghe staff here. There are other holiday home rental companies that I would recommend.

Very friendly people

We booked a chalet in Callantsoog through this agency. Unfortunately, Chalet Bello was an absolute disaster, and the agency, Callinghe, was also very unprofessional and unfriendly towards our customers! We had no heating or hot water in the chalet! The toilet was dirty, just like the sheets. And this lasted all night, until we left the next day. Not a trace of help from Callinghe! They even threatened us on the phone! Really terrible agency! Never again!

We booked our holiday home here, Duinland 181. And I must say, the house was really great. It matched the photos. Upon arrival, there were even fresh flowers on the table. The kitchen was fully equipped. The garden was completely fenced off. Parking wasn't directly on the property, but you could drive into the garden to unload and load your belongings. There was a large sofa and two extra armchairs, so there was enough space to sit if you were with a larger group. We were only two of us, so it was perfect for us. The bathroom had sufficient storage space. There were also plenty of coat hooks in the house. And also plenty of lamps. Sometimes you have too little light in holiday homes. The heating was easy to regulate via the thermostat. 4 stars instead of 5 because you always heard a loud clicking sound in the master bedroom at night. Unfortunately, it woke you up. Maybe it was due to the heating. The noise kept coming and going. The laminate flooring looked a bit dated and the shelf in front of the mirror in the bathroom was a little unstable. The TV was a bit small, but that may be our personal preference. We would definitely book the house again.

I booked a vacation for my mother-in-law. Everything went very well. Friendly and competent.

everything went very smoothly

My partner, my dog and I rented a small cabin for a week. We got the keys, but it was difficult the first time to get onto the premises because the gate did not recognize our license plate twice. So we had to drive back to the reception twice. We also had to drive through the campsite twice because the cabin number was difficult to read. The cabin itself is very cute (but way too small for two people with luggage! There's hardly any storage space for our clothes), but during the week a few things crept in that were unpleasant. 1. You sweat at night or you attract mosquitoes. It was terrible! 2. The outside of the cabin is poorly maintained. 3. When it rained, which unfortunately happened on 5 of the 7 days, everything got wet. We couldn't leave the door open because then it would rain inside, and then there was also the damp air, as already mentioned. 4. Unfortunately, there were dead mosquitoes stuck to the walls. There were spider webs, and under the bed and in the corners there were dust bunnies with old hair. Fortunately, I vacuumed them myself. The curtains were dirty! 5. The walls are incredibly thin. We could hear the neighbors when they went to the toilet. I felt uncomfortable when I watched TV or talked in the evening. Overall, it was okay for a week. But I wouldn't go there again.

Very friendly people there and very helpful!

First and last time via Callinghe. The ladies on the phone are properly neat, unfortunately he who calls himself manager can still learn a thing or two from his colleagues. Mr. was not very fond of my nagging regarding an item on the invoice of €25 for …

I booked the accommodation SANDEPARK 66 via Callinghe. Luckily, it was only for a week. The house is in bad condition. Many things are broken, and some are very dirty. The area around the house is in a very neglected and …

Nice rental company, everything was very well organized.

We were always very satisfied! Friendly staff, good service, lucky with the weather - what more could you want?

Read reviews in advance! In October we booked a vacation home through this company and a …

Great rental company with friendly people and good service. Nice vacation spots!

Very friendly advice

We booked in October 2022. Upon arrival, we received the key and our bedding. Okay. Then we were taken to the place where our vacation cottage would be. It was there, but it was occupied. The previous guests were still not …

Beautiful to see how Delftware is made. Special history and well worth the effort.

House rented via this company. The house itself was certainly neat but all the hassle should be able to be a bit better. Towels which you have to order separately are old and thin €9,50 per person feels like a lot of money. Consciously chose a larger house with …

Beautiful place, many holiday homes, a real recommendation

Very friendly staff

Very professional and friendly!

The accommodation was good, but the service from Callinghe was mediocre.

Everything is perfect

Good experience. Smooth check-in and check-out. Friendly customer service. Had a lovely holiday at Eureka bungalowpark.

We discovered Julianadorp by chance and booked our first holiday apartment via Callantsoog. We were very satisfied. We stayed there twice last year, and this year we unfortunately only had a gap in the booking, but everything was again…

Very straightforward and friendly. Communication in German went without problems.

Good and close to the beach, unfortunately it's a bit old and needs some cosmetic renovations

Sandra is a very competent and kind painter.

Super friendly staff and great service

Unpleasant place, never again! We already booked an apartment in Callantsoog for a week through Callinghe in 2020 and were unable to arrive because we would have to quarantine for 14 days after arriving in Germany. We had to…

I can wholeheartedly recommend them. They give excellent, expert and fast advice.

😀 …

Very nice place! Beautiful beaches!

I have requested 3 payments without problems 👍👍💐…

If travel restrictions apply due to the coronavirus, you cannot rebook or receive a refund. The reason: the corona pandemic has been known for a year and a half.

The booking process went (almost) flawlessly. The only difference between the e-mail and phone number concerned the key handover. Further, the booking was easy. Chalet Guus on Texel was also very nice and modernly furnished. …

The staff is very friendly, super helpful and competent 👍👍👍👍 …

After much back and forth, we have finally found a good solution, after everyone struggled due to the Coronavirus crisis. We look forward to next week and hope to be able to write a positive review after our vacation…

Excellent service, even outside of business hours, no problem

Nice and friendly.

Beautiful vacation homes in North Holland by a fantastic beach. Year after year. 😀 …

We booked about 10 years ago at Callinghe and were always satisfied. This time too, for a spontaneous short vacation from Friday to Monday, we were quickly helped. We stayed in apartment 2.08 in the building 'de Wijde Blick' and found …

I have been traveling via Callinghe to Groote Keeten for more than four years. Excellent service, always friendly and helpful.

A vacation exactly as you want it. Callantsoog is a religion 💗 …

German-speaking, very friendly, well structured.

Big disappointment!! Never book here again!! Before we booked in November 2020, everyone was very friendly and told us that a vacation in 2021 should definitely be possible and that they would do everything to make that possible…

I will never book here again. We wanted to reschedule our summer 2021 vacation, which we had booked before Christmas, to the autumn or next year due to the coronavirus, because the infection numbers in the Netherlands are not favorable and we in …

They have been reliable and helpful with problems for years. Everyone knows each other and always has a competent contact person.

The service during the corona pandemic was poor. Although we were able to move our Easter vacation to the fall, we could not choose an alternative accommodation.

Without Corona, everything would have been even better and more beautiful!!!

Can I, given these numbers, worry-free spend my vacation in Callantsoog?

Everything's fine

Last year we were very satisfied with our apartment in Julianadorp. This year, however, it was completely different because of the coronavirus: we could not travel to North Holland during the autumn vacation because it is a risk area, and after the …

Everything great

We are very satisfied!!!

We have been absolutely satisfied with Callinghe so far. We've always been lucky with our holiday apartments. They were very clean and exactly as described. The bookings went quickly, and the ladies in the booking department were…

Any problems with the FW - in this case the toilet - will be resolved quickly.

The entire staff is friendly, kind and very helpful. After about 40 vacations, I have never had any complaints. Please continue like this.

The non-refund of bookings during this period is highly questionable. The option to offer a voucher valid only until the end of the year is also unacceptable, as is charging fees for each voucher issuance. I don't think you can retain your loyal customers in this way.

We have been renting from Callinghe in the Wijdeblick for several years. Always well assisted.

Calling appears to have been particularly customer-unfriendly during the coronavirus pandemic: our request to postpone our planned trip in December due to the travel warning was rejected because the travel date is not until after the current end of the …

We had booked a vacation home for six people for the weekend of September 30th to October 4th. Due to North Holland's classification as a risk area and the associated mandatory quarantine upon return, …

Good communication, friendly and caring. Helpful at the reception desk in Callantsoog. In our cottage it got unbearably hot, Callinghe provided a fan. Relaxed about the fragile small tableware breaking, we could simply replace it ourselves instead of settling up.

Not recommended! Appointments are not kept. We only went to North Holland for the house Ruighe Hoeck 7. I specifically asked the broker from Callinghe in advance whether we could have the viewing on the day of the viewing…

We stayed in July with three people at Bungalowpark de Zandloper. Two weeks after departure, the deposit would be refunded. Four days after departure, we received a phone call: there were missing planks in the fridge and a stool on the terrace ...

'Your true character only comes out in a crisis,' Helmut Schmidt once said. Unfortunately, that is not the case at Callinghe Rentals!

We incorrectly did not receive our deposit in full. This concerns an existing stain on the table, existing damage to the sofa, etc. Callinghe did not perform a check-in and check-out. Please note! This looks like a revenue model.

Unfortunately, we cannot recommend Callinghe, and in particular director C. Petrus, as a business partner. The sale of our chalet went very quickly, almost too quickly, and the business …

He advised us excellently on the purchase of a holiday home and accompanied us to the notary. The rental management is also very well organised, and any problems are resolved immediately.

Super friendly and welcoming team! The apartment was amazing! We'll be back! 👌 …

Everything ok.😎👍Great house. (Park Duinland 114) With a fence around so our dog can't sneak over to the neighbors. Behind the house is a stream with mosquitoes and a field to let the dog out, but of course take a bag...

Seamless booking, friendly service on the phone and in store. Always very helpful with all our questions and concerns!

We spent four days with six people in a vacation house. The house is located close to the sea (2 minutes by car/10 minutes walking) and …

What a serve top

So awful! Multiple phone calls, multiple emails, we even drove back to the property because we were interested. It's always the same... incredibly busy, we skip everything, the realtor contacts us. NO! 👎 He simply NEVER contacts us! Not recommended! Bad service!!!

Friendly service for years!

We rented a chalet in Campanula Park. That is not recommended. They claim things that are untrue to collect the deposit, for example, burns in the floor, while we don't smoke and didn't even have a lighter or matches with us. …

Excellent apartments for rent. Friendly staff. Good service.

Everything is great! Very friendly and patient.

We rented a holiday home. They charged €50 for the basic cleaning. Upon arrival, the house was dirty. The toilet hadn't been cleaned, the coffee table was sticky, and the garden furniture and barbecue were covered in dirt. Otherwise, it was fine.

We were at the dining table preparing fondue on New Year's Eve 2017/18, just as we did 15 years earlier, and accidentally set off a fire alarm. We received a bill for this, the amount of which was not disclosed to us. …

An office with a focus on the customer. We were looking for a holiday home and received extremely correct assistance, despite not ultimately buying through this real estate agent. This was not due to the real estate agent but to the available offer at that time.

Just meets the minimum requirements! Typical online rental! We strongly recommend private landlords! …

Very friendly staff, rent clean and good houses, are willing to help, speak Dutch, German and English

Our house was beautiful and very close to the beach