Amsterdam Style Apartment

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Take a look at our latest short stay Amsterdam rental apartment, Multatuli, named after Holland’s famous author.  This recently renovated apartment (2007) is located in a typical 18th century building, in Amsterdam’s hip Jordaan district.

Multatuli

Full of history, the house was built around 1790 and is a national monument. In the 1820s it was home to the young Multatuli, Holland’s most famous author. You can visit the museum dedicated to him a few streets away in the house of his birth and the large statue of him on the Torensluis Bridge on the Singel canal.

Totally renovated in 2007, the house has retained its historical details, yet offers every modern comfort and convenience. Spacious (140m2) and stylishly furnished, it offers 3 good-sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the sought-after neighbourhood of the northern Jordaan and Haarlemmerstraat. It features beamed ceilings throughout, wooden stairs and the traditional Dutch steeply slanted roof in the attic bedroom.  Read more…

More short stay Amstedam apartments here.

The Beletage of Amsterdam

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Amsterdam still shows the architectural grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age in the XVII century, when the flourishing of trade, arts and sciences remodeled the urban planning, new canals that were being dug to expand the city and the richest merchants, and generally the patricians, had their beautiful canal houses built alongside the canals as a display of their social status. On the keisersgracht’s canal (literally Canal of the Lords) some of the most representative canal houses of the time can still be admired in all their splendour.

Their ornamented stone façades are very impressive; however the most prominent features of a canal house front are its entrance, the piano nobile and the distinctive decorative elements like the gables. A few steps above street level, with pillars on each side, opens an imposing door. The main parlour faces the canal side offering great canal views from its impressive, large windows.

The Keisersgracht Bel-etage apartment is a beautiful example of the splendour of the time.

Keisersgracht Beletage Apartment

For more information and reservations please visit ShortStayApartment.com’s Amsterdam page.

Cute House Boats in Amsterdam

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Looking for something different in Amsterdam?  Want to rent a cute house boat instead of a hotel?  Take a look at our latest addition in Amsterdam, the Jordaan Houseboat.

Jordaan house boat amsterdam rental

The Jordaan Houseboat offers all the comfort you would need for your stay and it really looks like a normal house: living room with open kitchen, dining room, double and single bedrooms, bathroom and balcony. Everything in this accommodation is very well looked after, clean and cozy.

Because it is not really built on a boat, but on a floating concrete block, it doesn’t swing much with the waves of the passing boats. In the winter, the central heating will keep you warm, because you can set the temperature you want.

Take a close look and book it online here.

In the Jordaan Amsterdam Apartment

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Looking for a stylish and funky two-floor apartment in the hottest area of Amsterdam (we mean the Jordaan)?  We’ve found it!  This is a cool city-break apartment located right in the heart of the Jordaan area in Amsterdam.

Jordaan short stay city break apartment amsterdam

This extraordinary apartment is located in a green, silent and romantic courtyard in the Jordaan - in the historical center of Amsterdam. It offers one double bedroom and it is perfect for a couple - with or without children - or businessmen. For long or short terms, this accommodation is very comfortable, as it is spacious, light and cozy. You won’t need there any fire place, because there is floor heating, a must in the winter.

Take a closer look here and book online.

Creative Amsterdam Apartment for Short Breaks

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

We have just taken onboard a great and funky, two-floor apartment in central Amsterdam.  The creative style of this apartment can easily be appreciated, along with its easy layout and great location.

Bellevue Amsterdam Apartment

Bellevue Amsterdam Apartment

The Bellevue Apartment is set in the Jordaan, in the historical centre of Amsterdam, on the Prinsengracht canal. Absolutely the best part of Amsterdam. The house is on a corner that gives the most spectacular view: one side to the canal boats and the other side to a 16th century church.

Take a closer look and book it online here.

Amsterdam Historical building Het Lam

Monday, July 7th, 2008

ShortStayApartment.com’s listing in Amsterdam continues to grow with a new stylish canal house in the historical centre of the Dutch capital.

The characteristic Het Lam Apartment is part of a historical building dating back to the XVII century. The building has been recently restored maintaing its orignial features and adapting its interiors to  create desinger apartments.

The Het Lam Apartment, Amsterdam

The Het Lam Apartment, Amsterdam

This short stay apartment is situated in one of the best areas of Amsterdam like the Art Galleries Quarter, Leidseplein, Vondelpark and The Museum Square, where you will find the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum.

A historical insight:

The original name of this building was kept and you can still see it painted on the façade: “Het Lam”, which means “The Lamb”. On that time the buildings were not numbered, but they were instead named after the trading material they stored in each warehouse - in this case, probably wool.

For more information and reservations please visit www.shortstayapartment.com

Jordaan Loft: a charming short stay apartment in Amsterdam

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

A new Loft apartment, available for short stays in Amsterdam, has been selected and is now listed on our website in the Style category. This charming holiday apartment has a fresh touch in its decoration and its location makes it the perfect home for an art and history tour of the Dutch capital.

Located on ground level, this rental apartment offers privacy in great space, elegant style with unique design furnishings and cooking facilities for a very comfortable stay during your vacation, holidays or business. It is romantic for couples, practical for a small family, fun for a small group of friends or those who are looking for something very special.

Jordaan Loft, Amsterdam

Jordaan Loft, Amsterdam

The Jordaan Loft is simply a superb apartment, located in the middle of the famous - in charm and history - Jordaan Quarter, one of the oldest areas in the center of Amsterdam. This modern design apartment is in fact at walking distance to Anne Frank House, Dam Square, Central Station, trendy restaurants, shopping streets, galleries and much more.

A tip: don’t miss the Noordermarkt on Saturdays (food, clothes, flowers, etc) and Mondays (flea market): not only because you won’t resist buying fresh groceries or peculiar items, but also because you will get the feeling of the Dutch life style.

For more information and reservations please visit www.shortstayapartment.com

Amsterdam Cozy Lofts

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Amsterdam is a perfect capital for a romantic city break as well as for a family holiday or a fun trip with a group of friends. The city undoubtedly offers many attractions, from art and history museums, to outdoor life and great nightlife, but one of the main advantages of visiting Amsterdam is that there are fantastic luxury and design apartments for rent.

ShortStayApartment.com wishes to present the Grand Nieuwmarkt Apartment which features a very special cozy roof loft, perfect for the most relaxing moments of your vacation.

Grand Nieuwmarkt

Grand Nieumarkt Loft

This stylish 225 m2, three-bedroom apartment is located in a lively area called Nieuwmarkt. There are many cozy cafes, restaurants and specialty shops close at hand. This district hosts a colourful local market on a weekly basis. From the apartment it’s a 5 minute walk to DAM square.

For more information and reservations visit www.shortstayapartment.com.

New Amsterdam Apartment for rent: Queen Juliana

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

ShortStayApartment.com’s listing grows for the Dutch destination, Amsterdam. A new central apartment is available for holiday rentals, the chic Queen Juliana Apartment. This luxury short stay apartment is located in the canal ring area known as the nine streets where there are many cozy cafes, restaurants, specialty shops, and boutiques close at hand.

Queen Juliana Apartment, Amsterdam

Queen Juliana Apartment

This stylish rental apartment, housed in a beautifully-restored building dating from 1634, is on the ground floor. With a view of the canal, there is an open kitchen and dining area. The living room is located in between the front and the back house and has a seperate toilet. In the backhouse there are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

For more information and reservations: www.shortstayapartment.com