Ferdinand #1, Relaxing and welcoming
This studio apartment is located in the Pijp area of Amsterdam, approximately 10-15 minutes from Centraal Station by tram.
Close to the Rijks Museum, Van Gogh Museum, and the famous Albert Cuyp Market, The Pijp is full of trendy bars and restaurants and is a truly cosmopolitan hot spot.
The Pijp is just south of the centre of Amsterdam and with excellent public transport you can take a short tram ride into the heart of the city.
The living area has a sofa, TV with cable channels, DVD player with 30 movies, and CD player. There is a desk with two chairs and on the desk a computer providing free internet access.
The fitted kitchen offers a hotplate, fridge, microwave oven, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, and all the cutlery, utensils and tableware you will need for your stay. Complimentary tea and coffee is provided.
The bedroom area has two single beds which can be turned into a double bed, bedside tables and reading lamps, plus a wardrobe. A temporary single bed can be provided for a third person.
The shower room provides a shower, toilet, hand basin, mirror and towel rail. A hair dryer is provided.
Additional Booking Conditions:
- Please note the following minimum stay periods apply:Easter Weekend - 5 night minimum, Queen's Day Weekend - 5 night minimum stay, High Season - 6 night minimum (July 21st - August 14th)
- As with most hotels on arrival you will be asked to pay the balance of the rental charge in cash in Euros on arrival.
- Cancellation Policy.
- In the event that you cancel within 48 hours of arrival, or do not show, you will be charged for the total amount of your stay.
Comments from Guests that stayed at this apartment...
"Very impressed with personal service. Felt we mattered. Thank you - its pretty rare!!!"
...Angela, United Kingdom, October 2011.
"Olav the greeter was very hellpful and friendly. "
...Maureen, Australia, June 2011.
"clean, supplies...everything needed was there"
...Andrew, New Zealand, June 2011.
"all was well, thanks, will come back"
...Ilona, Austria, April 2011.
"Liked the booking process. We arrived early but this was no problem for Olav the greeter - very good.
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...Andrew, United Kingdom, October 2010.
"Olav was great, very helpful. We enjoyed having the television, the kitchen, the internet access and the patio."
...Shaw, United States, October 2010.
"There were some welcome extras: hairdryer, iron and ironing board, umbrellas, dvds and particularly the internet.
Booking was very straightforward and efficient. Would recommend, and use again."
...Valerie, United Kingdom, August 2010.
"Although more an amenity than anything you did, the little terrace was a wonderful asset. It was kind that some basic foodstuffs were in the cupboard. The DVD library and brochures and Amsterdam books were also most welcome."
...Kathleen, United Kingdom, July 2010.
"i felt we had privacy but that the greeter would be available if needed"
...Lillian, United Kingdom, June 2010.
"Good description of the apartment and great photos. Really depicted the apartment well."
...Alexandra, Canada, May 2010.
"It was great to have a supply of DVDs and free internet access."
...Mary, Ireland, March 2010.
"Greeter friendly and helpful. Good supplies of bedding/towels"
...David, United Kingdom, February 2010.
"Service was very good in general. I was confident that all would be in order."
...Alan, United Kingdom, November 2009.
"We found the apartment excellent in both facilities and location. The location, is quiet, practical and functional"
...Roger and Marilyn, Australia, October 2009.
"I enjoyed the lovely little garden behind the apartment and the fact that I could go outside and sit while eating breakfast."
...Stanton, United States, September 2009.
"The entire booking and check in process was very easy, and the directions you gave we're spot on. The area was perfect it was very nice and not too busy a nice place to wind down after a hetic day in the centre! The area has quite a local feel about it however after being there a day or so you fit right in and everyone was so friendly! Would recomend this apartment to anyone!"
...Damian, United Kingdom, July 2009.
"lovely street and area, easy to follow instructions from the airport. great to have iron, dvd, computer etc in room."
...Sian, United Kingdom, June 2009.
"Having the internet available was fantastic. Also, having a small outside area to sit was a bonus, we had really good weather during our stay and it was great to sit outside and enjoy a Heineken. The TV/DVD with movies was also nice to have - though we didn't really need them as we were out most of the time. Beds were very comfortable. We really felt like locals living there."
...Mathew, Australia, May 2009.
"It was great to have the bikes there and internet access."
...Janine, United Kingdom, February 2009.
"Olav the greeter was very helpful - let us know that we could call on him if any problems/ clean, secure, quiet and safe area - was great for shops, food, etc."
...Melanie, United Kingdom, November 2008.
"Booking online was easy."
...Simon, United Kingdom, October 2008.
"Everything about the apartment was more than satisfactory, as was the booking and checking-in process and Olav, the greeter. We will recommend the apartment and Loving Amsterdam to family and friends. We may well try your organisation again in a different city.
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...Denis, United Kingdom, August 2008.
"Great little apt... very well equipped ' great to have a PC with internet. Great Turkish restaurant "Kilim" nearby. Waitress is great jazz pianist and singer Karsu Donmez."
...John, United Kingdom, April 2008.
"Excellent stay. Nice to be a little out of the centre."
...Andrew, United Kingdom, November 2007.
"Overall I thought the booking process was very good and the apartment was good value for money with clear directions on how to get there.
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...Norris, Australia, September 2007.
"It was a great place to stay, really comfortable, very reasonably priced. It was terrific to have some privacy after weeks in hotels, and to have a little garden. We'll definitely recommend it to any friends coming to Amsterdam.
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...Kay, Australia, May 2007.
"Thank you for a wonderful stay in your apartment Ferdinand #1. Everything
was perfect and we could not ask for a nicer host than Olav.
We especially loved the little patio and had many enjoyable meals taken
there. The apartment was clean and efficient, having everything we needed.
Thank you again for making our holiday special. "
...Bonnie, United States, June 2006.
"It was really lovely, and we enjoyed our stay in the apartment.
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...Adrian, Canada, May 2006.
"Overall I was very happy with my time in your appartment and amsterdam. I loved the little garden outside. It felt very homely."
...Eileen, Ireland, May 2006.
"We had a great time and really liked the apartment. Having a outside space was great.
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...Nancy, United Kingdom, April 2006.
Recommendations from Guests that stayed at this apartment...
"So many restaurants and cafe bars in the area and, without exception food and service was excellent and great value for money."
...Angela, United Kingdom, October 2011.
"'SARAY' local Turkish restaurant. Great food and wine - very reasonable prices."
...Andrew, United Kingdom, October 2010.
"We enjoyed Cafe Krull and De Duvel on Eerste V.D. Helststraat."
...Shaw, United States, October 2010.
"coffeeshop papillion very relacxing aND FRIENDLY, PIE SHOP ON THE CORNER EXCELLENT"
...Lillian, United Kingdom, June 2010.
"For anyone who likes to go jogging, this apartment is ideal as it is so near the Vondelpark where half of Amsterdam seemed to be out jogging each morning! We ate in an excellent restaurant one of the nights which was almost empty for some strange reason - Maydanoz, Ceintuurbaan 9. Excellent mediterranean food-great choice, very reasonable and clean."
...Mary, Ireland, March 2010.
"Cafe de pijp, or the nice cake shop around the corner or the fresh bakery across the road."
...Lisa, Ireland, December 2009.
"Bazaar on Albert Cuypstraat. Also the Artist restaurant nearby."
...Alan, United Kingdom, November 2009.
"Lots of local bars which are good"
...Roger and Marilyn, Australia, October 2009.
"Katsu Coffee Shop"
...Damian, United Kingdom, July 2009.
"sarphati park, albert cuypstraat market, desa indonesian restaurant."
...Sian, United Kingdom, June 2009.
"All the eating places we tried were really good, Cafe van Buuren (opposite the park), Cafe Krull (next door) also good. Highlight attraction for us was the van Gogh museum."
...Mathew, Australia, May 2009.
"District V restaurant"
...Janine, United Kingdom, February 2009.
"Artis zoo was very interesting and worth several visits. Good for people with children."
...Simon, United Kingdom, October 2008.
