My loft – a real loft, not a so-called loft- is located in a National Monument: the former Military Hospital, within the ancient city center of Amsterdam. The rear windows do have a view on a canal.
The apt. has (very) high ceilings (up to 6 meter). It is spacious, smashing and light.
It is at walking distance from the River Amstel (4 minutes), the Hermitage Museum (6 minutes) and the City Hall and Opera (10 minutes). Tram and metro are around the corner and – of course; this is Holland- a bike is in the basement.
The 77 sq. M. (800+ square feet) apt. is fully equipped (Cable TV, Flat Screen, Hifi, dishwasher, Wifi, washing machine, no dryer though – I use the balcony :-) and is suitable for 1 person – or 2, when the bed is replaced by a Queen-size bed.
The house is beautifully furnished with 18th century French Directoire and Empire and Dutch early 20th century Art Deco furniture and everything is of the highest quality – as can be seen on the pics. More pics avaible.
Of course there are books in English.
I would like to swap for an apt. in Manhattan, pref. in a tall building, pref. Lower Manhattan. Soho, TriBeCa, Clinton, Hells Kitchen, Union Square, FiDi (I LOVE the FiDi), etc; you’ve got the picture. The more South, the better. Though I also like Midtown.
Last year, I’d spend 3 months at the Upper West Side, which is NOT my neighborhood; Still, I will consider.
No need to say Amsterdam is the perfect operating base to discover Europe. Trains to Brussels (2 hours, one way starting 27 USD), Paris (3 hours, 35 USD), London (5.5 hours, 70 USD), Berlin (6 hours, 56 USD), Mediterranean (Nice, Marseille, 8 hours, 63 USD) Vienna (11 hours, 132 USD). I think you've got the picture :-)
Well, hope to get in touch. But please, do only reply when you have serious plans to come to Europe.
Swap (or rent) our cozy yet large 2 bedroom/2 bath, canalside duplex apartment this winter - Long OR short term (min 2 weeks,) until May 2010.
This is more like a home, than an apartment, with the rare combination of having the canalview,as well as a large inner courtyard and separate garden in the back ~ ~
Upper level, just 7 steps up from street:
Livingroom with soaring ceiling, view of canal, woodburning fireplace and flatscreen TV
2nd bedroom/study with fold-out sofa, desk, shower en-suite, wc, soaring ceiling, view onto inner courtyard.
Stairs to lower level (LL can also be accessed from street, through bicycle room or entry from main hallway)
Huge Live-in kitchen. 1700's beams.
Flatscreen TV
Sofa
Large dining/work table.
French doors open to inner courtyard with picnic table and plants.
Laundry room with full-size washer and dryer.
Open office area between kitchen and MBR
MBR with french doors that open to garden.
Queen sized bed, en suite large bathroom with tub and shower ...
VERY QUIET, save for church bells.
Rowing machine in MBR.
Entry possible from fietsberging, straight into kitchen.
Use of 1 bicycle
Children are welcome, but the apartment is not actually child-proofed, and toddlers would be tough.
Dogs are negotiable - we have a 10 year old miniature poodle whom we'd prefer to have join us at your place.
DETAILS RE: NEIGHBORHOOD
This is the 'short list' of what you'll find nearby this fantastic neighborhood ~You couldn't find a more central location, with its wonderful blend of families, students, seniors, both international and local ~ not to mention, canals and bridges!
5 minute walk to:
the Waag - cafés, bio-market, daily flower/vegetable market, restaurants, galleries ~
Waterlooplein (flea market)
Rembrandt House
Opera House (Opera,Ballet!)
Rembrandtplein (clubs, cafés, movies!)
Tuschinski (movies!)
Nes (live theater!)
Metro
10 min. walk to Amsterdam Centraal Treinstation
15 min. walk to Public Library (AWESOME!!)- smaller branches within 4 minutes
My husband and I are from the US (east and west coasts) and have been living here for several years. What started out as 'a year abroad' with our kids in 2000, turned into something very different, as we have now made Amsterdam our home. The kids are now young adults living in NYC, and since my mother is there as well... the short trips to visit are not long enough in which to do all we'd like to with the family, nor do they allow for us to travel to more family and friends across the US easily. Hence, the idea for a long-term exchange.
We have not previously exchanged apartments per se, but have on two occasions stayed in other people's homes while they were away, and can provide references from both.
We're very familiar with old properties and the eccentricities of same, and are sensitive to expensive heating costs ~
For this exchange, we are only interested in Manhattan - In order to maximize responses, let's just say anywhere below the 90's ~
We are open to both long and short term exchanges -
**UPDATE: APARTMENT AVAILABLE TO RENT FOR €2950 PER MONTH.
We are Israelis on a "relocation" and come to Israel quite often. We are planning to be there in Mid-February and for Pesach (end-March/beginning of April).
If you have a house or apartment that is of simialr standard, we would be happy to hear from you. Our preference is for Tel Aviv (and if you have parking this is definitely a plus, and if you are willing to trust us with your car even better!). We would however be willing to exchange for something in Herzelia Pituach, or one of the northern neighborhood of Tel Aviv.
We will arrive in Israel on December 30 and leave on January 4. If you have a house or apartment that is of simialr standard (doesn't have to be as big), we would be happy to hear from you. Our preference is for Tel Aviv (and if you have parking this is definitely a plus, and if you are willing to trust us with your car even better!). We would however be willing to exchange for something in Herzelia Pituach, or one of the northern neighborhood of Tel Aviv.
The neighbourhood where I live is multicultural and artistic with a very popular park (Westerpark, 5 minutes walking) that
has an arthouse, cafes, clubs and terraces. The apartment is also only 5 minutes by foot from the beautiful Old center (the Jordaan) and
from a brand new swimming pool. There are many dutch and oriental shops and supermarkets and a great nightshop.
You can find public transport (tram and bus) right in my street.
I have free use of high speed internet (6mbps), digital television with 90 channels (european, american, oriental) and
free use of telephone when you call within the country (i.e. international and cellphone calls not included).
If you're interested, I can send you a link with more information,
Kreuzkölln is a very popular area in Berlin with vibrant nightlife close by and very
good U-bahn connections (Hermannplatz U8 and U7). Close to Mitte and Kreuzberg.
My room is 20m2 with a double mattress. Two people can fit in the room but there is also
a couch that is possible for third person to sleep on if necessary.
My flatmate is a very nice female French photographer.
And yes, the flat has a baby crib and chair. Large kitchen with sofa.
The flat we are willing to share is located in a quiet shopping street of Paris 15th arrondissement - 15 minutes walk from the Eiffel tower and 15 minutes tube from Champs-Elysée.
We have a kitchen with all required appliances, 1 bath tube, separated toilets, 1 LCD TV, DSL internet, Wii console... No free parking :(
This is a very nice swap for 2 couples (maybe with 2 kids) looking for a conviently located spot in semi-central Paris. A true picture of the real Parisian life far away from the tourist crowded area while close enough to the major must-see areas.
The apartment is located near public transport (train, tram, taxi station, bus). Supermarkets, bars, bakeries, etc. are at walking distance. There is plenty of parking space in front of the apartment building.
Please contact us if you are interested in swapping with us! We would like to move to Amsterdam beginning of February 2010 and would stay there for some months, depending on how we like the experience. Even if you only want to swap for some weeks, let us know! That way we will have some time to look for our own place in Amsterdam!
The home is all hardwood flooring except bathroom. Detail are obvious in the decor. Many of the items have been collected by my partner and I while traveling. I have lived on four continents and we have both traveled extensively. This "share" thing will be a first for us. But it seems to make so much sense..the idea of an unknown individual romping in your bed is disconcerting though. Before comsummating any kind of deal in this area, we would need to be assured of integrity. That may require a hefty deposit..as we would willingly offer if a venture were conceived and culminated
We are Israelis on a "relocation" and come to Israel quite often. We are planning to be there in Mid-February and for Pesach (end-March/beginning of April).
If you have a house or apartment that is of simialr standard, we would be happy to hear from you. Our preference is for Tel Aviv (and if you have parking this is definitely a plus, and if you are willing to trust us with your car even better!). We would however be willing to exchange for something in Herzelia Pituach, or one of the northern neighborhood of Tel Aviv.
One condition is that you threat my room, my roommate and other residents with respect. I want to trade places with a quit responsible person/couple. Not with party animals.
**UPDATE: WE ARE ALSO OFFERING OUR FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR €2950 PER MONTH.
Swap (or rent) our cozy yet large canalside duplex apartment this winter - Long OR short term (min 2 weeks) until May 2010.
This is more like a home than an apartment, with the rare combination of having the canalview, as well as a large inner courtyard and separate garden in the back ~ ~
Upper level, just 7 steps up from street:
Livingroom with soaring ceiling, view of canal, woodburning fireplace and flatscreen TV
2nd bedroom/study with fold-out sofa, desk, shower en-suite, wc, soaring ceiling, view onto inner courtyard.
Stairs to lower level (LL can also be accessed from street, through bicycle room or entry from main hallway)
Huge Live-in kitchen. 1700's beams.
Flatscreen TV
Sofa
Large dining/work table.
French doors open to inner courtyard with picnic table and plants.
Laundry room with full-size washer and dryer.
Open office area between kitchen and MBR
MBR with french doors that open to garden.
Queen sized bed, en suite large bathroom with tub and shower ...
VERY QUIET, save for church bells.
Rowing machine in MBR.
Entry possible from fietsberging (bicycle storage room), straight into kitchen.
Use of 1 bicycle
Children are welcome, but the apartment is not really child-proofed, and toddlers would be tough.
Dogs are negotiable - we have a 10 year old miniature poodle whom we'd prefer to have join us at your place. Zero is used to city and country living!
More details to follow ~
DETAILS RE: NEIGHBORHOOD
This is the 'short list' of what you'll find nearby this fantastic neighborhood ~You couldn't find a more central location, with its wonderful blend of families, students, seniors, both international and local ~ not to mention, canals and bridges!
5 minute walk to:
the Waag - cafés, bio-market, daily flower/vegetable market, restaurants, galleries ~
Waterlooplein (flea market)
Rembrandt House
Opera House (Opera,Ballet!)
Rembrandtplein (clubs, cafés, movies!)
Tuschinski (movies!)
Nes (live theater!)
Metro
10 min. walk to Amsterdam Centraal Treinstation
15 min. walk to Public Library (AWESOME!!)- smaller branches within 4 minutes
OUR FAMILY
My husband and I are from the US (east and west coasts) and have been living here for several years. What started out as 'a year abroad' with our kids in 2000, turned into something very different, as we have now made Amsterdam our home. The kids are now young adults living in NYC, and since my mother is there as well... the short trips to visit are not long enough in which to do all we'd like to with the family, nor do they allow for us to travel to more family and friends across the US easily. Hence, the idea for a long-term exchange.
We have not previously exchanged apartments per se, but have on two occasions stayed in other people's homes while they were away, and can provide references from both.
We're very familiar with old properties and the eccentricities of same, and are sensitive to expensive heating costs ~
DESTINATION COMMENTS
For this exchange, we are only interested in Manhattan - In order to maximize responses, let's just say anywhere below the 90's ~
DATES COMMENTS
We are open to both long and short term exchanges -
**UPDATE: WE ARE ALSO OFFERING OUR FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR €2950 PER MONTH.
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Our cat and our roomate will be around from time to time. Our roomate has an apartment in the basement; we share the kitchen. He is rarely home. He's a nice fellow and been a friend for 20+ years so no worries.
What we're looking for in Amsterdam:
Spaceious 1 bedroom (at least two rooms) or small two bedroom. Furnished with at least beds. Utilities and internet included for under EU$1100. We want to be located within the city so it's easy to get around by bike or transit.