Tour Our Antwerp Airbnb

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So imagine you give your Antwerp taxi driver your Airbnb address and here's where he drops you off. Then imagine he's dropping off you and your beloved husband and your octogenarian Dad. Hahahahahahaha! My Dad is a pretty conservative guy but he loves travel adventures. Not sure he was expecting this. After entering the secret garage door opening code we were happy to find the minimalist Belgian loft of our (budget) dreams. Here's a tour.

This place had me at the massively high ceilings and the original beams. I also felt it had a suitably Antwerpian Vincent Van Duysen vibe.

Hello beams. Also, green wall paint amazingness.

The kitchen had the best rustic reclaimed wood cabinets and honed black stone counters and sink.

Sink to die for + matte black faucet. Perf.

Stairs to our lofted bedroom.

Loft bedroom platform bed was super comfy and the IKEA bedside LED light were appropriately minimal. We did both bonk our heads on the ceiling. Ouch. But you only do that once and then you become aware.

View to the entry stairs and the door to the main bedroom on the left.

Dad took the main bedroom. Simply and comfortably appointed.

It was October so we didn't use the terrace but it is quite lovely.

The host for this place is Erwin. He is a flight attendant who lives in the main house attached to this loft above his garage. Communication with Erwin was great. He was very responsive. The loft is within walking distance of the port area that has the MAS museum and a whole row of great restaurants. It is about a 15 minute walk to the Grote Markt and historic district (although, duh, it's all historic). I'd absolutely stay there again. In fact, we are already collecting ideas for when we can head back to Antwerp. Definitely need another visit to more fully explore this beautiful and super cool design destination. Come back to the blog here for some follow-up posts on our adventures.

photos: some are mine, some are from the airbnb listing.
PS. I realize I don't have a decent shot of the bathroom here — trust, it was lovely. Great shower!