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Home   »  Europe   »  Belgium   »  Brussels   »  Reference #6113
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2 Bedroom Apartment in Brussels
La tête dans les nuages
Rate (Euro): € 150 - € 180 per Day
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4-5

People living in the upper parts of very high buildings have more intense sensations than other people
Average Review Score 5 out of 5
Vacation Rental Description
'People living in the upper parts of very high buildings have more intense sensations than other people. The hours, the seasons, nature are closer to them. The sun, the wind, the rain, the clouds have a much closer impact on them. They are both from the earth and from the sky.' This sentence, originating in the constructive optimism of the thirties describes in part the specific charm of this conceptual apartment. 
 
Designed by a young but renown Belgian architect in the latter nineties on an existing unit from 1968 with a very clear idea in mind which he called maxFUS. Modular blocks on wheels are the walls inside the apartment. 
 
'Put everything needed for living and working in the walls to obtain maximum FUS meaning free undefined space. Open parts of the walls for living or working. Close the walls afterwards to re maximize FUS. Minimize furniture to maximize FUS (free unidentified space). Help to minimalism furniture by double or triple use: use benches for sitting and sleeping; use tables for eating and working; use balls for playing and sitting .'(Karl Vandenhende - Architect) 
 
Location is in the very center of Brussels exactly between the old city and the European quarter.The neighborhood is multi-cultural with many exotic and Belgian restaurants, various shops and local specialities. Located just around the corner are the best 'Belgian fries' as voted by a leading newspaper. In a twenty-five story apartment building between the old and the new cities, La Tête dans les Nuages is located one hundred yards from the city's efficient Metro. The Madou-square is exactly between the 'Grand Place' and the European Quarter. Avenue Louise at walking distance. 
In the media : 
 
 
 
On TV : 
 
- Fine Living Channel - USA : 17/08/2006 - 4 : 30 PM ( Eastern) 
 
- Featured in London based magazine 'Smart Life Intl.' ( April 2007) 
 
 
Feedback : 
 
 
View: incredible (100+) 
Situation: close enough (90) 
Ambiance: total enjoyment (100) 
 
Having visited Brussels on a regular basis for the last 4 years, meeting Peter & his apartment opened up another dimension regarding this fascinating city. The height (24 stories) not only lifts the soul but a view like this brings a being closer to the area & the elements. I spent most of my time playing music & absorbing the 180o view after a stressful day at work. Truly unique in every aspect. Thx. 
 
Greg Burrell - New Zealand - Holland 
 
 
Just wanted to say we had a wonderful stay in Brussels and are absolutely in love with your apartment. We've stayed in many apartments in different cities and yours has been the best so far. My husband didn't want to leave to do any sightseeing...he said he had everything he needed - plasma tv, miele coffee maker and amazing views! In the future we would love to have a place of our own that incorporates many of your apartment's design elements. 
 
Kim and David - Sydney ( February 2006)

Facilities
  • Cable Satellite
  • Cleaning Service
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Linen Service
  • Microwave
  • Amenity Parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Sterio
  • TV
  • Washer

Other Amenities Flat plasma screen TV, Fax, Digital Radio, Broad-band internet, Wi-fi, Printer, Edra couch, King-size bedding, Professional Miele espresso-maker on wheels, Chef-knives, Dua-Lit toaster, Siemens - Porshe design fruit-juicer, Rain-dance shower, This is an absolutely No Smoking Apartment

Activities
  • Adventure Sports
  • Playground
  • Cinema
  • Gym
  • Horse Riding
  • Restaurant
  • Shopping
  • Tennis
  • Theater
  • Theme park
  • Zoo/Wildlife

Activities: 
 
 
Antiquing 
Live Theater 
Fitness Center 
 
Shopping 
Health/Beauty Spa 
Restaurants 
 
Cinemas 
Museums 

Travel Options
Rental Rates
Price Table
 
Season Rate
Nightly Weekend Night Weekly
€150 €180 - Fri, Sat, Sun €889
  Low Season Price: €150 per Day
  High Season Price: €180 per Day
     

Additional information about rental rates
100 € extra per person more than two. Fees:
Refundable Damage Deposit: €300
Cancellation policy:
No pets - strictly no smoking. Smoking implies loss of security-deposit
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

Reviews
10 Reviews of Property 6113 Brussels

Review 11214 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

Guest Victoria Ward
Date of stay 09/10/08
Review Submitted 09/10/08

We had a great time in the appartment - once you are up there, you don't want to come down again. The views are amazing, particularly at night, when you feel you have the whole of Brussels at your feet. Peter makes you welcome, with a stocked fridge and cupboards you can use and replace. It's a great location - even with children, we walked to Grand Place easily and there are loads of buses or the metro if you don't want to walk. The only downside is having to pay for parking, but that is the city centre for you!

Review 11213 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

Guest Elaine & Philip
Date of stay 10/13/08
Review Submitted 10/12/08

We've just returned from a wonderful week at Peter's apartment. It has been a fantastic experience in every way. Fantastic views with glorious sunrises and sunsets. You have thought of everything, Peter. The kitchen was well equipped and there were lots of DVDs and books. And the bed ....... deliciously comfy. We had a problem with the TV on our first day and this was dealt with immediately Peter was aware of it. We appreciated that. We like to cook and were delighted to find that all the shops we needed were only a few minutes' walk away. We didn't need to use public transport at all during the week as the Grand Place was only about 15 minutes' walk away. However, it was wonderful, both when we arrived and when we sadly had to leave, that the metro was only one minute away. We are used to staying in apartments but this really is something different. We would recommend it highly to anybody. Thank you, Peter for letting us share your apartment. We'll be back. We love Brussels. Elaine & Philip, Cheshire UK

Review 11212 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

Guest BethJ
Date of stay 05/01/09
Review Submitted 05/01/09

My husband and I stayed in Peter's Brussels apartment March 30 - April 6, 2009. We had a wonderful time. The location is great! We walked everywhere. If we had wanted to take public transportation it's right there also. There are excellent little restaurants very close to the apartment. As you can see from the photographs, the view is spectacular. We enjoyed having our breakfast looking at panorama of the city. At night we had to choose between music and gazing at the lights of the city or the wide screen TV. The apartment is unique in its design. Beth

Review 11211 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

Guest Khairul Sufi
Date of stay 05/31/09
Review Submitted 05/31/09

The moment our family stepped into the apartment, we were at awe! Speechless! Wow! Whoa!! Those were the only phrases that came out of our mouths. The view from the apartment was fantastic. The Grand Place on the left and the Atomium on the right. The facilities in the apartment were comparable to none! Everything was fantastic ... broadbant internet, cable tv, washer, tumble dryer, washing machine and the famed Miele Coffee Machine! It was just great. The Edra couch was comfortable. We were very sad to leave. Peter, thanks for sharing this place with us. Will definitely hook up again when in Brussels. Thank you so very very much!

Review 11210 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

Happy weekend stay

Guest Russell1234
Date of stay 05/21/10
Review Submitted 06/10/10

Five of us stayed in the apartment (one on the sofa) for a long birthday weekend and we really enjoyed ourselves - its got a truly unique sense of style as well as being comfortable and clean. Fantastic views of Brussels, grocery stores and bakery nearby and plenty of space, which was perfect to host a little party before going out on the town. Convenient location too right next to the Metro station. We'd stay again, thanks.

Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Review 11209 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

On top of the world

Guest Ilse
Date of stay 02/25/11
Review Submitted 02/27/11

Of all the rentals we ever had, this is absolutely the one with the highest woaw-factor. We arrived by car and found a car park only 100 m from the apartment. Very convenient when your partner is a photographer who always carries tons of photographical tools. The person who welcomed us was very friendly and helpful. We arrived at night and our first sight of the apartment was the spectacular view from 3 of the 4 sides of the apartment. You really feel on top of the world. In fact, it is hard to describe. You have to see it to believe it. The apartment itself is very cleverly designed. Some examples: there are few doors so everything is spacious. There is a lot of storage space. The kitchen is built in the closet but you can open it so it becomes a normal kitchen with all sorts of supplies. The bathroom is also beautiful and the hot water from the shower was super to warm up after a walk in the cold weather. From the sofa, you have a 180° view over the city of Brussels, and this is really awesome. It broadens your mind, you literally get perspective. And again, a dream for a photographer. There are all sorts of things present that makes the apartment very comfortable and cosy. There is a collection of books, music and movie DVD's in all kinds of genres. You can receive a lot of TV channels. There is free wifi to internet. We found the location very handy. It is only 1 block away from the metro station, you can rent a bike just at the corner of the street, or you can cross the circular lane and visit Brussels on foot. We went to Bozar Museum, the Royal Palace, the Museum for Musical Instruments,... and it took only a 15 minute walk. We went to a restaurant in the Louiza lane area. By the way, we were very lucky as this weekend there was an event in the city of Brussels: the Museum Night Fever, and all musea were open till after midnight. As I am writing this from the sofa in the living room, with the spectacular view in front of me, we are very happy to be here and hope to come back again. Thank you very much Peter, for this wonderful experience we will never forget.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Review 11208 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

Great views, style, and convenience

Guest Tom
Date of stay 06/17/11
Review Submitted 07/05/11

My wife, adult daughter & I spent 2 weeks here during the long days of June. We would gladly stay again. PLUS: Panoramic views were like spectacular bookends for each day. Porch beckoned outdoors when weather was fine. Interior was sleek, modern & clean... spacious for a party of three, partitioned in sleep/eat/living spaces. Kitchen was convenient, concealed behind folding doors, with lovely espresso machine. Appliances shared a utility room with shower/sink & were quite handy (with controls a bit challenging for Americans to use). Public transportation was convenient - a minute walk to Metro station on direct line to Midi/Zuid (main station for most trains). Grand Place or museums by Place Royale were approximately 15-20 min walk away. MINUS: Outside entrance to the building could use paint, and street entry needs ventilation to control occasional odor of diapers from adjacent garbage room. Inside the apartment, high-tech entertainment center was less than user-friendly, adjustable sofa had a modest mechanical defect, window in living space can leak & whistle on windy days. OUR EXPERIENCE: We arrived mid-day by taxi from Gare Central & felt uncertain about the appearance of the building entry. It took time to learn about getting "buzzed" through the lobby door. Our first entry was obtained with an inhabitant who "buzzed" to pass through, and we saw this was common for others to enter the building. (The intent for renters on arrival is to be "buzzed in" by a pleasant gentleman who lives in the building.) Once inside the lobby door, the rest of our arrival was easy... elevator to the 24th floor, digital code to unlock the door of the apartment. Inside we found electronic key to use later to "buzz" through the street door. Neighborhood seems a melting pot, populated by people from Africa & Middle East, with shops including fromagerie, boulangerie/patisserie, & restaurants that offer a mix of European & exotic flavors. A local street market occurs on Thursdays, where we enjoyed shopping. We had pleasant daytime walks to quiet Place de la Liberte, to enjoy a large beer selection at Le Bier Circus, and to admire Art Nouveau facades at Squares Marie-Louise/Ambiorix/Margerite. Regarding safety, we were not accosted near the apartment building. But we did encounter aggressive beggars in the Metro and in other parts of Brussels. Caution at night seems warranted anywhere in the city.

Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Review 11207 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

Phenominal Views, Spectacular Service, and a True Home Away From Home!

Guest Amber S.
Date of stay 11/20/11
Review Submitted 12/15/11

What a way to view the beautiful city of Brussels and live like a local! Peter has a great apartment set up with everything you need. The service and responsiveness from Peter exceeded our expectations. We were very fortunate to be able to enjoy this spectacular apartment during our week in Belgium.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Review 11206 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

Quite surprising, modern apartment

Guest Volmas
Date of stay 12/01/11
Review Submitted 01/02/12

Don't be fooled by the exterior of the building when you first visit this apartment. I thought, oh no, but once you step inside, you come into a modern apartment with a nice kitchen and closets you can turn around, move them from left to right, ... you get the picture. The apartment offers everything you need for your visit to Brussels. And, oh yes, since the apartment is situated pretty high in the building, you get a good overview of the city.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Review 11205 :

From: From Owners GuestBook

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review Submitted: 6/10/2013

Un nid de lumière au 7ème ciel! Ou quand Magritte nous invite...

Guest A+B
Date of stay 01/04/13
Review Submitted 02/18/13

En deux temps trois mouvements nous sommes à destination. Métro Madou, et la tour qui abrite cet endroit si inattendu aux vues de l'aspect de l'immeuble un peu vintage. C'est l'ascension, et nous comprenons tout de suite par la qualité de l'accueil de Monsieur André que nous allons jouir d'une prestation hors-normes au-delà de nos espérances. En effet un halo de lumière nous saisit dés le seuil de la porte franchi. La découverte de l'espace dévoile avec splendeur le travail d'une architecture astucieuse. Ici tout est conçu pour être facile à vivre et circuler face à un panorama unique. Tout le confort est au rendez-vous, il suffit , tel un jeu d'enfant, d'ouvrir les placards pour accéder à des prestations hauts de gamme. Tout y est! Après une journée de visites intenses à Bruxelles, la Belle, et que le soir nous regagnions ce nid haut perché, à la fois douillet et aéré, un sentiment de bien-être, au milieu des nuages, nous envahit. Dans nos souvenirs Bruxelles restera à jamais associée à ce long week-end la tête dans les nuages.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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