Amsterdam pur! Und das noch mit den 4 von Familie Witte bereitgestellten Rädern. Besser geht es nicht diese bezaubernde Stadt kennen und lieben zu ler...
Read More...Hella
Germany
Jul 10, 2021 - Jul 21, 2021
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 03/Jun/2025
We are a family with two boys aged 18 and 21. They might come with me, or not, depending on mood, destination and overall coolness of the exchange house. I am the director of the Academy for Theatre & Dance of ArtEZ University of the Arts. I am also a professional cook so prepare for a loaded fridge and all the equipment you should want. Or not, since there's a huge array of nice restaurants near by. We love hiking, biking, swimming and boating. When in more urban environments we like to visit musea, have nice meals, go to the market and have coffees on terraces. We sometimes travel with my partner and his 3 kids. We have been exchanging our home since 2002, and loved every bit of it.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Director of Academy for Theatre & Dance
Our personal links
Our pets
We have two cats (sisters)
Hella
Germany
Martin and Andrea
Austria
Amsterdam pur! Und das noch mit den 4 von Familie Witte bereitgestellten Rädern. Besser geht es nicht diese bezaubernde Stadt kennen und lieben zu ler...
Read More...Amsterdam pur! Und das noch mit den 4 von Familie Witte bereitgestellten Rädern. Besser geht es nicht diese bezaubernde Stadt kennen und lieben zu lernen.
Read Less...Robert & Helena
United States
Mathieu
Belgium
Christine
France
Anneke
Belgium
Danny en Anne
Belgium
We had a great exchange in Amsterdam. Mariska has a very nice house near the center of Amsterdam.
Read Less...Tom
Germany
Maritska's apartment is well located in the city and had everything we needed. It is a good starting point to explore Amsterdam. We had a great week. ...
Read More...Maritska's apartment is well located in the city and had everything we needed. It is a good starting point to explore Amsterdam. We had a great week. Thank you!
Read Less...Julia
United Kingdom
We had a wonderful time in Amsterdam and Maritska;s apartment was perfect for us. It is in a lovely central neighborhood, and we enjoyed the local sh...
Read More...We had a wonderful time in Amsterdam and Maritska;s apartment was perfect for us. It is in a lovely central neighborhood, and we enjoyed the local shops and cafes. Maritska has a fantastic kitchen which was great as we love to cook. We felt really at home and would happily return if the chance arises.
Read Less...Kepa
Spain
Elisabetta
Italy
Maritska hosted us in a truly nice and comfortable apartment. We had every site in Amsterdam at one Step, never had the need to use a bus. We enjoyed ...
Read More...Maritska hosted us in a truly nice and comfortable apartment. We had every site in Amsterdam at one Step, never had the need to use a bus. We enjoyed our stay a lot. As for their stay in our home, They left our apartment extremely clean and tidy, and a sweet note and flowers. Hope we'll see again And exchange again with them!
Read Less...Liesbeth
Belgium
We had a great time in Amsterdam, thanks to your useful tips. We really liked your appartment and the quiet neighbourhood, which is still so close to ...
Read More...We had a great time in Amsterdam, thanks to your useful tips. We really liked your appartment and the quiet neighbourhood, which is still so close to the center. Thanks also for the welcome lunch together and for letting us use your bikes... which are really a must in Amsterdam! We enjoyed the canals, the ferry, the Hortus Botanicus, the Ceuvel, Woeste Westen, the Dutch resistance museum, all the history and architecture... This exchange is worth repeating!
Read Less...Damiano & Silvia
Italy
We stayed very well. Good position in the town.
Read Less...Cristiana
Italy
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Youth Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Noorwegen | Ierland | Italië |
Open to all dates | Nederland | België |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We offer a 100 m2 ground floor family-apartment in Amsterdam, in a very quiet part of the centre of town, near science museum, maritime museum, and the dockland area. Also within walking distance are the Zoo, the Hortus Botanicus and the Rembrandt House. Everything else easy to reach by bike or public transport. Several bikes are available.
In the 19th century, the (A-listed) building was a fire station. Before that (17th century) it was a warehouse. Ceilings are 3,50 mtr. Three bedroom apartment all 1,40 or 1,60 beds. We have a very large garden with playground (to be shared with very nice neighbours and their kids). Also private patio. Ideal house for those who want to enjoy Amsterdam and its surroundings, with open space, a garden and parking space (not free).
Amsterdam is a lovely and child-friendly city, but also a very good place to discover Holland from. We enjoy our city every day. Beach is 20 min by train or car, although we swim every day in the IJ which is on our doorstep. We would love to go to Ireland this summer with my partner, son and his girlfriend.
We staan open voor ruilaanbiedingen in Nederland tijdens de meivakantie.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a very quiet part of the center of town, which means parking space, green, water, playgrounds. While only 5 min by bike from Central station and Dam square. At 150 yards there is a rather big supermarket and a (very good) butcher. We swim every day from April to September in the IJ, a boardwalk being 1 min walk from the back garden in Marineterrein. I love my city and I hope you will, too.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Amsterdam is a lovely and childfriendly city, but also a very good place to discover Holland from. Beach is 20 min by train or car. We love living in Amsterdam every single day and like to share that experience. We have a very extensive box of maps etc, but also a list of nice places to go to. https://nl.pinterest.com/maritska/homelink-tips-pictures/ for my Pinterest page of things to do.
On this pinterest board I keep track of everything nice! https://www.pinterest.com/maritska/homelink-tips-pictures/
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We like the countryside for summer destinations. Then again, it's just about that sparkle you feel when seeing a listing so just try us. We do not do house rules, we just assume everyone to behave like it's their own home. So just use our stuff, eat out the fridge, and have fun!
Taking care of the cats is optional. I can dens them out for sleepover.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 03/Jun/2025
We are a family with two boys aged 18 and 21. They might come with me, or not, depending on mood, destination and overall coolness of the exchange house. I am the director of the Academy for Theatre & Dance of ArtEZ University of the Arts. I am also a professional cook so prepare for a loaded fridge and all the equipment you should want. Or not, since there's a huge array of nice restaurants near by. We love hiking, biking, swimming and boating. When in more urban environments we like to visit musea, have nice meals, go to the market and have coffees on terraces. We sometimes travel with my partner and his 3 kids. We have been exchanging our home since 2002, and loved every bit of it.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Director of Academy for Theatre & Dance
Our personal links
Our pets
We have two cats (sisters)
Hella
Germany
Martin and Andrea
Austria
Amsterdam pur! Und das noch mit den 4 von Familie Witte bereitgestellten Rädern. Besser geht es nicht diese bezaubernde Stadt kennen und lieben zu ler...
Read More...Amsterdam pur! Und das noch mit den 4 von Familie Witte bereitgestellten Rädern. Besser geht es nicht diese bezaubernde Stadt kennen und lieben zu lernen.
Read Less...Robert & Helena
United States
Mathieu
Belgium
Christine
France
Anneke
Belgium
Danny en Anne
Belgium
We had a great exchange in Amsterdam. Mariska has a very nice house near the center of Amsterdam.
Read Less...Tom
Germany
Maritska's apartment is well located in the city and had everything we needed. It is a good starting point to explore Amsterdam. We had a great week. ...
Read More...Maritska's apartment is well located in the city and had everything we needed. It is a good starting point to explore Amsterdam. We had a great week. Thank you!
Read Less...Julia
United Kingdom
We had a wonderful time in Amsterdam and Maritska;s apartment was perfect for us. It is in a lovely central neighborhood, and we enjoyed the local sh...
Read More...We had a wonderful time in Amsterdam and Maritska;s apartment was perfect for us. It is in a lovely central neighborhood, and we enjoyed the local shops and cafes. Maritska has a fantastic kitchen which was great as we love to cook. We felt really at home and would happily return if the chance arises.
Read Less...Kepa
Spain
Elisabetta
Italy
Maritska hosted us in a truly nice and comfortable apartment. We had every site in Amsterdam at one Step, never had the need to use a bus. We enjoyed ...
Read More...Maritska hosted us in a truly nice and comfortable apartment. We had every site in Amsterdam at one Step, never had the need to use a bus. We enjoyed our stay a lot. As for their stay in our home, They left our apartment extremely clean and tidy, and a sweet note and flowers. Hope we'll see again And exchange again with them!
Read Less...Liesbeth
Belgium
We had a great time in Amsterdam, thanks to your useful tips. We really liked your appartment and the quiet neighbourhood, which is still so close to ...
Read More...We had a great time in Amsterdam, thanks to your useful tips. We really liked your appartment and the quiet neighbourhood, which is still so close to the center. Thanks also for the welcome lunch together and for letting us use your bikes... which are really a must in Amsterdam! We enjoyed the canals, the ferry, the Hortus Botanicus, the Ceuvel, Woeste Westen, the Dutch resistance museum, all the history and architecture... This exchange is worth repeating!
Read Less...Damiano & Silvia
Italy
We stayed very well. Good position in the town.
Read Less...Cristiana
Italy
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