We felt a little nervous when we first arrived as we were driving (without satnav and with children) and missed the turning on IJBurg. Petra was very patient and helped us find where we were going by phone, then met us by the apartment building. A wonderful host, Petra showed us around and gave us some tips on where to go, including a suggestion to walk across the bridge and to eat at Camping Zeeburg, which we did for breakfast in the sun, it was beautiful!

The apartment is a stylish, calm and airy space. It is perfect to be by the water but feel connected to the city - you can watch the cars on the bridges in the distance. The neighbourhood is wonderful - we loved walking to the tram past all the individually designed houses, with the bikes parked outside with children's furniture and chalk drawings, so much character. Our kids could play out on the grass and we all enjoyed sitting on the little jetty to feed the ducks and dip our feet. The boys in the family jumped from the bridge (right outside the flat) into the lake and loved it!

The living area is very spacious, just like the pictures but even nicer. The bedroom is restful (love the turquoise curtains) and there is ample space to have the two mattresses there or as we did in the living room. We cooked a few good meals in the kitchen which has everything you could possibly need. Petra thoughtfully left wine and treats - very gratefully received. The shower is hot and good and Petra provided really nice towels for us all.

There are two restaurants right there by the apartment but we loved to just sit on the balcony and watch the water.

We enjoyed the space and design of the building, and Petra has great taste in furniture and artwork, we really fell in love with the whole place. It was very difficult to leave, we felt so relaxed here.
With or without children, Petra can offer a wonderful place to have a holiday combined with all the fun of the city a short and very pleasant journey away. Can we come back now? :)