Anne was a really great host - she has shown me what it means to be a 'super host'. She always responded immedately to all messages, was super-flexible when it came to my check-in (which I had to postpone twice because of two train delays) and explained everything in detail. She and her family live in a wonderfully cozy house with plenty of charm, really close to the city center, but in a quiet residential neighborhood. I woke up every morning to watch a stunning sunrise over the city, which I could see from my window, from my bed, if I so pleased, with a cup of coffee that I could make in the room (or get from downstairs), under fluffy blankets in a lovingly decorated room. I had a map with plenty of recommendations circled on it, and more links to places than I could possibly visit during my all-too-brief time in Antwerp, even before I had arrived. Anne knows what she expects from guests when it comes to behavior in the house, which I completely get, because, really, you get to live *in* her absolutely well-cared-for family home, and she is clear in communicating her rules - somethimg I like a lot, because then I know what's what and don't have to worry.
Thank you, Anne, for the great time in Antwerp! I hope to see you again soon, there or in Vienna!