Happily Ever Rafter

This apartment is part of an eighteenth-century building, though you wouldn’t exactly know it from the chic minimalist interior. Found by the canals in Amsterdam’s peaceful Plantage district, it’s surrounded by parks and greenery while only being a fifteen-minute walk to Central Station and the bustle of the city centre. Exposed rafter beams hint at the place’s history in the open-plan living room, where you’ll curl up in an armchair and get lost in a book. Spend your days strolling through Amsterdam’s ‘cultural garden’ and visiting the nearby museums and markets before returning for a meal cooked in the fully-equipped kitchen.

Home truths:
*There's no air conditioning in this home
*There are free washing machines in the building, but not in the apartment itself
*This home is part of a hotel – the lobby and communal areas are shared with other guests of the building
*The host has several very similar homes in the same building – the exact layout, views, and design of your home might vary slightly from the photos