I've stayed in a fair few airbnbs (and hotels of course) and like the rest of you travellers out there always hope to find a really great place to stay - not just due to the apartment being great, but also due to ease of access, hospitality and of course location. I can say hand on heart with absolute confidence - this is one such place!
Petra's communication, assistance, hosting skills all made for the easiest of stays. From the first day of booking she kept me up to speed throughout. Petra has hosting nailed - with easy access via a key-coded system which she provides instructions for just before you arrive. Perfect... easy... no nonsense! Up one flight of stairs or via a private two-person elevator which opens into your apartment with the use of a coded key-card.
Then there's the apartment itself. Beautiful, modern, well appointed and decorated to a high standard. The loft is modern and cool and offers an understated wow-factor...
nice touch to have a bottle of bubbles awaiting our arrival too!!
It is perfect for four - but easily has enough space for six if you use the sofa bed in the main living space. (just to be clear - even with six we had double the space we needed as the loft is a very good size)
It is an absolutely beautiful place to stay with a mezzanine floor to a separate master-sleeping area with a double bed and stand alone bath.
The second double bed is hidden discreetly off the living room area by a curtain - creating another private bedroom that does not encroach on the living area at all.
From the living room there is a small balcony overlooking a cobbled street with the cathedral, in the square beyond, peering over majestically.
The little cobbled street outside has some lovely little bars and to the front of the building is a charming Jazz Club with live music and late bar. There's a cool little bar directly below too. In short, this entire old-town area is great for a night out or for a bit of strolling.
I recommend this place 100% if you are looking for a really nice place to stay in the heart of Antwerp's old town yet only a 10 minute walk from the train station