Before we dive into the details, could you briefly introduce yourself (and if relevant also your family members | name, age, place of residence)?

My name is Joris Dassen (47), a single father that lives together with his daughter (4) in the Netherlands (Maastricht). I call the SpronkenHouse our second home (not simply just a vacation home).

We would love to share a bit about you as a person with our customers. Would you like to tell us more about yourself? For example: your interests, free time activities, work, family, holidays?

I am a very active personality that loves all kinds of outdoor sports like hiking, running, cycling, Kitesurfing and motorcross. This is one of the reasons why I spend a lot of time in the SpronkenHouse, I can do almost all of these sports there.

When and in what way did this property come into your life and what motivated you to make it a part of your life?

There are a few artists in my family and one of them (Xander Spronken) created this sculpture. As I am also a investor in very specific real estate (monuments mainly) and I have experience in the hotel industry, it was a logic question from Xander if I would like to be the owner of his creation since he knew I was going to open it up for others to rent and experience his life work. I own the SpronkenHouse since 2018.

Can you tell us more about the process of renovating and furnishing your property?

I was a process of a few years together with Xander to keep the spirit of the house as pure as possible. For me personally the main goal was to buy all the lands around the house to make sure nobody would build close to it so I could preserve the tranquility and privacy.

On a personal level, what makes your property truly special for you? Any standout memories or moments that make it dear to your heart?

The moment I arrive at the property, a real sence of peace falls upon me. A sensation that I never felt in any other place in the world. Also the climate was a huge surprise, I used to live in Los Angeles for 4 years (eternal spring is what they call it there) but the weather at the SpronkenHouse, is even better then what I was used to in Los Angeles!

How would you describe the atmosphere and interior of your property?

Very zen.

Which part of your property do you love the most, and why?

The property consists of two houses, both are equally beautiful for me.

What makes the location where your accommodation is located unique and special?

No light pollution and 35 km of unblocked views! You can clearly see the "milky way" at night.

Are there any sustainable or eco-friendly applications associated with your property that you are proud of?

Yes, I have cut the gas system completely and installed 66 solar panels on the roof together with 64 KWH lithium Ion batteries to provide free energy for the heat pumps of the floor heating of floor cooling/ warm water system /airco's. I also installed an electrical car charger.

What motivated or inspired you to rent your property to guests?

The property consists of two houses and I personally just need one of course. Except from that, the property has major maintenance costs and I have a lot of fun renting it to likeminded people who appreciate all the passion that I put into it and creating a memorable experience for my guests.

Can you paint a vivid picture of the overall experience someone can expect when staying at your property?

It depends on the lenght of the stay, for someone who only visits for 3 night the will come to recharge and relax (maybe even use our private chef throughout their stay). For someone who visits for a week or more they will also experience the many things to do like visiting all the beautiful authentic villages all around, do beautiful hikes in the nature preserved areas or for example rent a racebike and start experiencing the mountains around the property (even the famous "Vuelta" passes near the house).

In what ways does your property stand out from others? What unique features or characteristics make it a one-of-a-kind experience for guests?

It is truly a unique house (very unique architecture) because of the warm colors, the immense amount of daylight and beautiful playful shadows. The way it's build and the materials used make it truly unique (build based on the Fibonacci Sequence).

Can you share the best compliment you've received from a guest?

That they had an amazing experience and they would like to return again. That particular family came back already 6 times for 3 weeks each time!

What do you hope guests will take away or remember most from their stay in your accommodation?

That they leave completely recharged with good energy!