Amsterdam, Netherlands
Platinum
Member since
2014| Exchange dates | Duration |
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| April 01, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | 1 weeks |
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We are always interested in exchanges with big cities in Europe for a week or so. |
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Nice and quiet apartment overlooking canal in centre of Amsterdam
Apartment opposite Hermitage Museum, in the former Jewish quarter, around the corner of Waterloopleinmarket, National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Zoo and Botanic Garden. Metro and trams 2 minutes walk, supermarket, bars, zoo, cinema's, restaurants - all within a 10 minutes walk.
The house is a monument; we renovated it 15 years ago. It is about 80 sqm, big living-room with a great view, 2 bedrooms (2 beds in total of 1.40 x 2 m ), beautiful compact kitchen and small bathroom ( shower ). No car, since living so central, we do not need it, and bicycles or public transport are much easier.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 0 Children
- 25 Exchanges made
Occupation
- retired professor mediastudies university of amsterdam
- freelance editor (& retired from everything else)
Our Home
- House Type: Flat
- Floor: 3rd
- Environment: In the city
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Sleeping Capacity: 4
- Total Area: 80 m2
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Central heating
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Television
- Piano
Outdoor
- Balcony
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Portugal
- Andalusia, Spain
- Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Sicily, Italy
Spoken Languages
- English
- Français
- Español
- Deutsch
- Dutch
Our Neighbourhood
Occupation
- retired professor mediastudies university of amsterdam
- freelance editor (& retired from everything else)
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- dog (vizsla)
About Our Family
Our sons are grown up so most of the time we travel just the two of us. Since 2021 we have a very nice dog, Bowie, a shorthaired vizsla. He won't be travelling with us either (unless it is no problem for you). He will stay with our oldest son when we are away.
Lifestyle
We have traveled a lot but there is still a lot of world to explore. On summerholidays, or long weekend citytrips, enjoying art & culture, good food. We love to just walk around and be part of a new surrounding.
References
This member has completed 25 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Alghero, Italy
IT06442
Bordeaux, France
FR1001763
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
MX1005255
L'Armentera, Spain
ES730999
Paleo Tsifliki, Greece
GR054This Amsterdam exchange was full of interesting and charming moments. The location itself was the high light of this home, and not only that, the hosts were so friendly, well travelled and cultured. Their welcome was warm and generous. In mornings and evenings having the chance watching the tourist-boats jam in the canal was amazing , as well as the oportunity to choose among the closest sights as are Hermitage museum,just across, or the Hortus botanicus or the Opera and ballet building..or just a little bit farther the Rembrant house.....Thank you Karen and Eric
London, Great Britain
GB1004347
Barcelona, Spain
ES1528
Kastrup, Denmark
IS006
Sardegna, Italy
IT1006528
Anglesea , Australia
AU0247Yes, it was lovely. Very central with a pleasant outlook. Very helpful hosts.
NEW YORK, USA
USNY1035
Wien, Austria
AT12107
Firenze, Italy
IT1017357La casa è perfetta , vcinissima al centro e a tutte le attrazioni di Amsterdam.
Karen è una perfetta padrona di casa ci ha accolti al nostro arrivo e tutto è andato benissimo!
Abbiamo fatto delle gite in bici nei paesi limitrofi ad Amasterdam
Aveiro, Portugal
PT1014345
Paris, France
FR1002663Karen's apartment in central Amsterdam is absolutely wonderful, exquisitely decorated, very confortable, sunny, and there are 2 pianos! It was a great pleasure to rediscover the city from our temporary home! My daughter and I were so lucky to be able to exchange with Karen, herself and her partner were so generous, helpful and pleasant to get to know. They were also very careful with my apartment, and left everything spotless.
I wish I could go back to Amsterdam tomorrow!
