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Small appartment, quiet street in the center of Amsterdam
We live in the center of Amsterdam, near Nieuwmarkt and Waterlooplein, a 10-15 mins walk from Central Station. Although central, our street is very quiet.
Please note we live on the third floor and there is no elevator.
Our apartment is small and full of books and other quirky objects! Most of our furniture is vintage, reclaimed or self built.
Living room and workspace facing south at front.
We like family/board games so you'll find plenty, plus Apple TV and a projector.
We love bird watching and are lucky enough to have a lively tree in front of our window.
Two small bedrooms and kitchen at the back, accessing a balcony.
Our teen is 15 but has still some toys, specially dinos and lego. He has a "cabin" bed with an extra drawer bed for a second child or a guest. His room is a but tight/full, but fun.
The narrow balcony is on the north side. We leave it a bit wild and sometimes grow vegetables there. Since we have cats we have the balcony fenced, so no more bird visits, unfortunately.
The bathroom has a shower and washing machine. You can hang clothes to dry upstairs.
The kitchen is just renovated, and has a big fridge, dishwasher, electrical (steam) oven and induction plate.
Our quirky home reflects our personal interests like comics, art and vintage.
Mother-in-law lives 2 streets away so any help needed she will be happy to provide.
We have two young cats, so we prefer swaps with pet-care - and we will gladly take care of your animals while we trust ours to you.
Listing Overview
Property
- Bedrooms 2
- Sleeping Capacity 4
- Bathrooms 1
- Living Area m2
- Total Area 58 m2
House rules
- Small children are welcome Yes
- Pets are welcome No
- Non-smoking house Yes
- Pet care wanted Yes
- Car necessary No
Exchange dates
| Exchange dates | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 - October 18, 2026 | 5 days | No |
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looking for exchanges nearby for autumn holidays for only a couple of nights |
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| January 01, 2027 - December 31, 2027 | 3 days | Yes |
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(long) weekends possible if nearby |
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| February 19, 2027 - February 28, 2027 | 5 days | No |
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looking for a short period during school holidays, dates flexible within this week |
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| April 24, 2027 - May 02, 2027 | 5 days | No |
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school holidays might change/ non simultaneous possible (we have a shepherd's hut in nature nearby) |
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Exchange periods
| Earliest date | Latest date | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exchange period
1
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Earliest date
10/10/2026
October 10, 2026
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Latest date
18/10/2026
October 18, 2026
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Length of stay (nb of days)
5
Days
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Flexible dates
No
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Exchange period
2
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Earliest date
01/01/2027
January 01, 2027
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Latest date
31/12/2027
December 31, 2027
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Length of stay (nb of days)
3
Days
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Flexible dates
Yes
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Exchange period
3
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Earliest date
19/02/2027
February 19, 2027
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Latest date
28/02/2027
February 28, 2027
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Length of stay (nb of days)
5
Days
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Flexible dates
No
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Exchange period
4
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Earliest date
24/04/2027
April 24, 2027
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Latest date
02/05/2027
May 02, 2027
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Length of stay (nb of days)
5
Days
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Flexible dates
No
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Neighborhood
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Albert Heijn and Jumbo (0.2 km)
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Ekoplaza (0.3 km)
About the neighborhood
We live in the older part of Amsterdam, Lastage/Nieuwmarkt.
Despite being situated in the city center, our island and street are remarkably peaceful.
Rembrandt House-Museum is just at the end of the street.
From our house, you can easily explore the entire city on foot, by bike, or public transport, with two metro stations just a 5-minute walk away. We are within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station (10 mins walk), so a car is not necessary - we do not own one - and while parking in our street is not difficult, it's quite expensive.
Shops and several supermarkets just around the corner. There are lots of cafés and restaurants in the area, for all tastes and budgets. We are happy to provide tips for families. From Amsterdam you can also visit many places in The Netherlands on one day trips. Feel free to bike, but Amsterdam is challenging for less experiences bikers, as e-bikes are getting dominant and bikers are often ruthless. We have 3/4 bikes available, but as we like vintage, don't expect the top of the line 😅.
Nearest Airport: schiphol
House amenities
Vehicles included in exchange
- Use/Exchange of car 0
- Number of bicycles 4
- Number of children's bicycles 1
- Number of electrical bicycles 0
- Use of boat 0
House essentials
House features
Instruments
Accessibility
Destination Wishlist
- Open to any destination
- London, UK
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Sweden
- Germany
- Italy
- Brittany, France
- Normandy, France
- Dordogne, France
- Denmark
- Japan
References
Super appartement très bien situé proche de la gare et du centre. Famille super agréable
L'appartement de Sandra et de Alf est très cosy avec un charme tout particulier pour un salon lumineux rempli de livres d'art. Et nous avons apprécié leur engagement écologique. L'appartement est très bien situé : tout près du centre mais très au calme. Nous avons pu faire toutes nos visites à pied. Le contact avec Sandra et Alf a tout de suite été facile et chaleureux. Ils ont tout fait pour nous faciliter la vie chez eux. Tout était parfait à notre retour chez nous et, vidéo à l'appui, nous avons pu voir que notre petite minette Zoé avait aussi beaucoup apprécié leur compagnie !
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Member since
2023
- 4 Exchanges made
We are a quiet easygoing family of three, plus two cats.
Our home is filled with books, one of us works in art books and the other is a graphic designer.
Our teenager is passionate about inline skating, drumming and gaming.
We are an environmentally conscious family, and generally travel by train or bike (or both). We will travel long distances by train, even Amsterdam to Lisbon. It's our favourite way to travel. And we are used to puzzle the many connections to make it work! Please note we prefer exchanges that don’t require using a car.
We have two young cats, and are very experienced cat loving people (also for the less easy going cats!). We love pet-sitting, and we often care for our neighbours' chickens and cats. We gladly take care of all animals.
Destination Wishlist
- Open to any destination
- London, UK
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