I cannot recommend Pascal and his flat more. It's the nicest place I've ever stayed (or visited, in a major city) and he was the perfect host.

Arrival: he was flexible and accommodating. His flat is on the #4 tram that runs from Antwerp Zuid (where we arrived) to the street of his flat; it's then a 2 minute walk to his ground floor flat. (FYI the #4 also takes you to the center of town and on to the Cogels Oyslei neighborhood which is beautiful architectural sightseeing!). Pascal showed us how to use everything (some tricks to the brand new stove, microwave/convection oven, and sauna that are easy to learn), and left us with a bottle of bubbly.

Favorite things about this place: it's two storeys, massive main space (dining room, kitchen, living room each have about 6-8 seats), then cozy downstairs. Master suite (with pull out futon for extra people if needed) with attached master bath, including a massive tub and rainwater shower and his-her sinks. For the second bedroom (which we didn't use) they could use the full bath upstairs through a private staircase. I actually preferred that shower; it's cozier. Watching tv in the living room was so comfy with a full view of the entire flat and massive windows on either side, but no feeling of neighbors peering in. The bed was very comfortable, the place is impeccably clean and modern, and of course the sauna was a dream on a winter night :)

What you don't see: lots of candles, pots and pans, cooking basics (flour, sugar, spices)... plus when I couldn't find nutmeg and cloves at the supermarket (which is a 2 minute walk in the other direction on his block) he brought some over for me (he is very easy to reach via text/phone)! Really, our Christmas dinner could not have been any easier to cook.

Departure: flexible and accommodating, again. We told him, and meant it, that we will book again. Antwerp may not be a city I would normally come back to in itself, but for a getaway, (ambiance and location) Pascal's place can't be beat.