Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Member since
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House in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Our house is in IJburg, a recent addition to the city. It is a real Dutch experience, because it is located on reclaimed land, which used to be water until only a few years ago. It is an area with interesting architecture. All types of shops are available here as well. It has the best of both worlds, since we have the peace and quiet of the suburb and easy access to the busier areas in the city centre. We are just 15 minutes from the city centre by tram.We also have a cat, which is incredibly sweet and which we bought during COVID 19, appropriately called Covi. There are good connections to other places of interest in the area. You will find castles, windmills and the best city beach within a few miles from our house. We are a family of four with a great deal of experience in home exchanges (25 + exchanges). Our sons do not always travel with us. We will take very good care of your house. We have a cat, Covi, that was born in August 2020. It lives mostly outside.
Our Family
- 4 Adults
- 2 Children
- 29 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Gerard has been retired as a teacher since July 2022 and is currently a city guide in the city centre. Monique is a teacher of English and counselor at a secondary school. Mees studies International Tourism Management in Breda, Koen studies economics in Amsterdam.
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 3
- Environment: In the city
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 6
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In my house
- Pets - Allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Central heating
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Park / playground
- Garage / private parking
- Bicycles: 3
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Great Britain
- Verenigde Staten
- Rome, Italië
- Spanje
Spoken Languages
- English
- Dutch
Our Neighbourhood
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Nearest Airport: Schiphol -
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Beach (1.1 km)
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IJsselmeer (0.9 km)
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Harbour (0.9 km)
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Shopping centre (0.5 km)
Suburb to the east of Amsterdam, within easy reach of the city centre (15 minutes by tram).
Occupation
- Gerard has been retired as a teacher since July 2022 and is currently a city guide in the city centre. Monique is a teacher of English and counselor at a secondary school. Mees studies International Tourism Management in Breda, Koen studies economics in Amsterdam.
Children
- Boy - Age: 20
- Boy - Age: 19
Pets
- Cat
About Our Family
We are a family of four (+cat) and enjoy our exchanges very much.
We have been on exchanges in:
France: Paris (2x), Normandy, Bretagne
Germany: Berlin
Great Britain: Kent, Edinburgh, London (2x), Bath
Ireland: Burren area
Italy: Tuscany, Rome
Netherlands: Nijmegen, Enschede
Portugal: Gold Coast
Spain: Barcelona (3x), Blanes, Benicassim, Sevilla, Malaga, Madrid
USA: New York (3x), Bay Area (2x), Hawaii, Sarasota (FL), New Jersey, Portland ME, Chicago
Lifestyle
We really love traveling and we have always had good experiences. Our children are used to the system and enjoy the exchanges as well. We are fond of sports (especially football) and music.
References
This member has completed 29 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: