If you are searching for a spacious place in a quiet environment, only a couple of minutes away from central Antwerp, do not look further. Karen's home is an ideal base to explore the city by bike. Both by (free) ferry or via the classic pedestrian/bike tunnel from the 1930's you are crossing the Schelde river quickly.
The house is bigger than we expected from the pictures. Bikes can safely taken in to the spacious hall on the ground floor. Due to the October weather we could not make use of the cosy garden and the terrace outside the kitchen (1st floor). The kitchen is fully equipped, you should not be missing anything, it is very well equipped. The SPAR supermarket is only a quick walk away should you need to replenish your supplies.
The big windows in the living room make it a bright and friendly room. The beds are good. If you prefer not to share the blankets in the double beds, you might want to bring one more from home ;) The bathroom is like you would expect it to be, shower and bathtub are there.
Overall a real great pick. Both as a base to explore Antwerp or the left side Schelde river beach, but also as a place to stay, play, cook and have fun (even when the weather is not on your side...)!
If you haven't guessed it, this is a 100% recommendation for Karen and her house!!
Additional tipps:
Tour guide: if you google "antwerp guide etienne" you end up at "with locals". Etienne gave us his "classic tour" and we enjoyed it a lot!