A comfortable, quirky and well-located flat with a big balcony that offers a view across the rooftops of Antwerp. The design and layout of the flat gives it a faintly nautical feel, as if you were on a sailing ship only with much more space, and it's much more interesting than staying at an Ibis!
Downstairs are two good-sized bedrooms and a big bathroom. Upstairs is a spacious loft area, strewn with cushions, and a wonderfully bright kitchen-diner which leads out onto the balcony. All the mod cons worked fine, though it's worth noting that the washing machine is not in the flat but on the ground floor of the building, behind some folding panels.
The flat is across the road from a cluster of restaurants and cafes and the highly recommended Docks Museum with its spectacular views across the city. The location is a short bus ride from the main railway station and roughly 15-20 minutes' stroll from the cathedral area. Communication with Barbara was effortless and the beers waiting in the fridge were a nice touch.
The only caveat is that the flat is reached up several flights of stairs, which might pose difficulties for someone with mobility problems.
We had a pleasant stay here and would happily stay here again.