Amsterdam

Name: House-sitting in Amsterdam
Brand: nomador
SKU: nomador
Rating: 4,8 (4557 reviews)

North Holland, Netherlands

(13)

Published Jul 20, 2020

Needs and animals

Pet-sitting | Many plants | 2 Cats

I have 2 cats, Jip a British Short Hair, and Noortje is a Siamese. Especially Noortje loves to cuddle. Jip does too, but he needs a little bit more time to get to know you. I expect house sitters to make sure there is always fresh water, enough food and that their cat litter is cleaned regularly. And that they love to cuddle with cats of course! They really are the sweetest things, and would never bite or scratch you. I expect house sitters to take an effort to get to know them and pay a good amount of attention to them. Jip is quite vocal, he meows in front of closed doors because he wants to enter. Bring your earplugs! :) They are not used to (small) children, so I prefer solo or duo house sitters. Noortje is already a bit older, and she is a nervous cat. That is why I use Feliway, to reduce her stress levels. I also have many plants that need watering once a week, or in summer time the plants on the balcony will need watering daily.

Translate with Google

Additional information about these dates

I am leaving Tuesday morning and back Sunday mid day. Pick up key Monday evening or I can leave key at pick up point closeby.

Translate with Google

House

I live in a newly build apartment in Amsterdam Osdorp, this is right outside of the City-Ring. My view will be on a canal, but that isn't actually there yet. The area is live in is being upgraded, it used to be a very poor and neglected area, but many new houses are being build and the area in general is being renovated an updated. It is a 2 bedroom apartment with a large living/kitchen area, 80m2 in total. It has a good size balcony facing South, it is on the 3rd floor, with elevator and I have a parking spot available in the garage. It also has a large enclosed communal courtyard. NOTE: I have moved houses in August 2023, so reviews prior to this date are of my previous home.

Translate with Google

Apartment | City | View of the city

My kitchen is a well equipped kitchen as I love cooking, the kitchen counter tops are quite high though, 102cm. Feel free to use everything in it, as well as all my spices and condiments. Really no need to by more dried pasta if it's right there! :)

Translate with Google

Comfort and Luxury

Living space between 50 and 150 m²
Garden of less than 20 m²
One floor
3 rooms including 2 bedrooms
Terrace
Parking
Garden
Television

Living space between 50 and 150 m²
Garden of less than 20 m²
One floor
3 rooms including 2 bedrooms
Terrace
Parking
Garden
Television
Kitchen
Television
Dishwasher
Internet access
Washing machine
Freezer
Private garden
Elevator
Superette
Market
Supermarket
Doctor nearby
Drugstore
Hospital
Veterinarian
Near a bus stop
Near a train station
Near a subway stop
Accessible by air

This area has everything you need, it is next to a popular shopping area with 4 large supermarkets and many other shops to enjoy. It is right next to Sloterplas where in the summer you can sail, sub or even swim. The whole area is quite green, and invites for nice strolls. It is a little outside of Amsterdam's city center, but public transport is around the corner to take you there. It also has a direct bus connection with Schiphol Airport. Because the area is in development many restaurants are popping up. Also the theater the Meervaart is closeby, where they have dance, music and many more entertainment on offer. Every Tuesday there is a local market to enjoy.

Translate with Google

Tourism and Leisure

Museum
Zoo
Theater
Opera

Outside of the busy city center of Amsterdam. It is really a residential area with basically no tourists. But it is bussing, as I live right in the central shopping area of this neighborhood.

Translate with Google

Location

Community opinion

Thierry L.

Montpellier, France - March 2024

We greatly enjoyed our stay in Amsterdam. Eelkje graciously hosted us the night before she left. Her apartment is modern and very pleasant, close to shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and within easy access to the town center by bus or Tram. The 2 cats are adorable , they get on well with one another and soon adopted us. We’ll miss them. We are grateful to Eelkje for trusting us and giving us the opportunity to explore this beautiful city.

Translate with Google

Leon l.

Cagliari, Italy - December 2023

We've been sitting for Eelkje, Jip & Noortje several times now, and it's always a pleasure to see, and spend time with, these two very special cats; they've become our old friends by now! Also a pleasure to follow them in their brand new home and new life in a new, lively area of the city; very curious to see it evolve over time!

Translate with Google

Leon l.

Cagliari, Italy - April 2023

4th time cat/house-sitting at Eelkje's with Jip & Noortje, and it was delightful as always! She and them are the perfect hosts! I feel truly lucky, honored and grateful for their trust, and for this really perfect exchange. Thank you again!

Translate with Google