Decide if it's right for you

(Almost) anyone can become a Guest Address host, and it’s a lot of fun. Are you curious about what a Guest Address must meet? Read the house rules and regulations carefully, and then decide if it’s right for you.

A Guest Address:

  • Has a separate and clean bedroom.
  • Provides made-up beds of good quality, in standard sizes, with clean bedding.
  • Has a shower and toilet, which may be shared.
  • Provides a clean towel for each guest.
  • Provides a fire-safe* sleeping area with a window that opens and is accessible via a fixed staircase.
  • Has a place to store bicycles as safely as possible.
  • Offers a warm welcome, including to Friends traveling alone.
  • Prepares a nutritious breakfast in the morning.

The overnight rate is always €27.50 per Friend. Children 12 and under pay €15.
You can read more about prices in the House Rules. There you’ll also find what you can expect from a Friend.

* In the Netherlands, a fire or smoke detector is required on every floor.

Read the House Rules

Get your affairs in order: city hall, taxes, and insurance

Even though you’re not a commercial entity, local regulations may (sometimes) apply. In some municipalities, registration is required, and you’ll usually have to pay a tourist tax.

The foundation is not a party to the agreement between Friends and Guest Addresses. You are personally responsible for a number of matters. It’s a good idea to look into this before you host Friends:

  • Municipality: Regulations vary by municipality. Therefore, check how your municipality handles registration and tourist tax.
  • Taxes: The price of the overnight stay may affect your tax return; check what applies to you.
  • Insurance: It’s a good idea to verify whether damage caused by or to Friends is covered under your home contents and liability insurance.

We have a separate information page on these topics. It’s a good idea to read it before you sign up.

More about regulations, taxes, and insurance Wondering if damage is covered?

Considerations

Moet ik altijd beschikbaar zijn?

Nee. Je geeft zelf je beschikbare periodes, dagen en beltijden op, en je mag altijd zelf bepalen of je iemand ontvangt.

Ik heb ook een B&B / Airbnb, kan dat samen?

Sommige Logeeradressen hebben een dubbelfunctie. De bewoners houden hun huis vrij voor commerciële doeleinden én voor Vrienden op de Fiets. Wij hebben geen bezwaar tegen deze combinatie, zolang het Logeeradres zich voor Vrienden houdt aan onze (T)huisregels, waaronder de vaste prijs. 

Wie ziet mijn adres?

Je gegevens zijn online alleen zichtbaar voor ingelogde Vrienden. Vermelding in de gedrukte adressengids en als routepunt (POI) in routeplanners is optioneel. Dat bepaal jij.

Ben ik nu voor altijd Logeeradres?

Nee, dat mag wel maar hoeft niet! Je kan natuurlijk elk moment je Logeeradres weer opzeggen. 

Would you prefer to speak with someone in person first?

Our Help Desk is happy to assist you: whether it’s about your home, your concerns, or practical questions. Feel free to contact us.

Or check out the Frequently Asked Questions—you’ll find (almost) all the answers there.

Call or mail the Helpdesk FAQ

Disclaimer

The Vrienden op de Fiets Foundation accepts no responsibility or liability for the quality of guest addresses, the conduct of Friends affiliated with the foundation, or damage caused by guests at guest addresses; nor for damage suffered or caused by guests while traveling or elsewhere; nor for incomplete or incorrect information in the booklet or on the website. None of the (digital) publications of Vrienden op de Fiets may be copied, reproduced, or otherwise used for any purpose other than that for which they are intended without the explicit permission of the Vrienden op de Fiets Foundation. All rights reserved.

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