Marc was an exceptional host! He not only offers a beautifully renovated 1600s house, decorated artistically and comfortable to live in - but also is very friendly and wonderfully responsive to every need and request you may have, both before you arrive and while you are there. I also much enjoyed our friendly, informal conversations and local tips, when we both had time to sit down at the kitchen table and chat. He even helped me book a hotel near the BRU airport for my last night in Belgium.
Oh! And you are literally right around the corner from the center city, with several lovely, small, neighborhood restaurants and outside plazas at which to hang out.
Especially for US guests, be aware that the rooms are up 1, 2, or 3 flights of a (lovely!) spiral staircase. There is a private bathroom in each of the spacious, light, high ceilinged rooms (I stayed in 2 of them). Opening windows with a floor fan going cooled off the room on warm nights.
Yes, there is a tram running by immediately outside the front door which you can hear and feel some vibrations from- but honestly, it didn’t bother me at all and I didn’t need earplugs to sleep.
Marc offers a lovely breakfast that includes fresh squeezed orange juice, a croissant + an egg- and there is always filtered water, coffee and tea available in the kitchen.
This is truly one of the most delightful experiences I’ve had in staying at airBNB homes! I highly recommend Marc’s place and genuine hospitality to all. I know I will be back, and will be sending my friends and neighbors there when visiting Antwerp as well!
Do enjoy!