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Arrantea Guestbook
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Katja & Andy ( occupation:
? ), Karlsruhe - Germany; Jan. 1998
Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Beim
nachsten Besuch in Amsterdam kommen wir gerne wieder.
Lynne and Paul ( occupation: teacher ), Manchester - UK;
Feb. 1998
Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. It has been very
enjoyable and comfortable. You have organized fantastic weather, how do
you do it ? If you ever visit Manchester, please give us a
call.
Mary Beth & Jim ( occupation: teachers ), New York -
USA; Feb. 1998
Ahhh....so peaceful. We certainly got a taste of Holland
being in your home & area. Please consider a trip to the USA & be
our guests. It's been great !
Sylvia & Juan Manuel ( occupation: orhtopaedic
surgeon ), Bogota - Columbia; Mar. 1998
Dear Ruud & Therese: It was
really the best in Amsterdam: being here in your cozy house and such a
charmy neighborhood. One can't tell the difference between being in a
Hotel or with you. Keep on like this and remember: you've already got
friends in Bogota - Columbia.
PS: Ruud is a great tourist guide
!
Patty & James (occupation: students), Canada; Apr.
1998
Dear Ruud & Therese, thank you for a lovely stay in your
wonderful home, with cats included.....! Stay in business, we'd love to
come back !
Voula & Tony (occupation: food ind.), Ontario -
Canada; May 1998
Thank you very much for all your help, especially over
the internet. Your home is just as beautiful as we had hoped for + you
both made us feel very comfortable. Thank you for finding us a place in
Vienna. All your wonderful hospitality is very much appreciated. If you
ever come to Canada you're more then welcome to stay with us voula@usa.net
Pat. (occupation: firefighter) Toronto - Canada; May
1998
To paraphrase Cole Porter (I think);S' Wonderful, S' Marvelous, S'
Gezellig !!!
I had a great 2 weeks here - thanks for everything ! I
will never forget my first attempt on the scooter - I will !! be back on a
bigger bike next time.
- Remember the " dancing, smoking Viennese ",
the " fairy grit ", the " BEER + oude jenever " and my many failed
attempts at speaking Dutch ( Zaanse Schans comes to mind ! )
I'll be
back very soon, Love Pat.... Doei..... peege@echo-on.net
Janet & Peter (occupation: vetenarian / lawyer)
Massachusetts - USA; May 1998
Peter and I are feeling our time too
short here in your Guest-Home. Thank you for your graciousness and
comfortable environs. Be mindful of the fact you are responsible for our
definite return to the Netherlands. Dank U veel, tot straks !
pegoll@bu.edu
Glenda & John & Greg (occupation:
chem.engineer/city council) Kenai - Alaska; June 1998
Thanks - We
enjoyed our stay in Amsterdam. You two will be remembered as highlights of
our time in the Netherlands. Here's a picture of our little Home... If you
ever travel our way, let us know you're coming, we'd love to see you
there... bye ! landua@ptialaska.net
Karen & Steve & kids (occupation: Flying doctor)
Darwin area - Australia; June 1998
Many thanks for having us, to say "
the Kangaroos & the Joeys " It was so nice to have some space of our
own and to be away from the hustle & bustle of the city albeit
beautiful. If Kakadu lures you, please let us know...
Koba & Hannes (occupation: tech. engineer) Capetown -
South Afrika; June 1998
Thanks for your hospitality and kindness. We
have enjoyed our stay very much. The room was cozy and comfortable. We
have enjoyed staying in your beautiful neighborhood. We love to come back
!
" Het dit baie geniet ! "
Cathy & Harry (occupation: ?) Vancouver, Washington -
USA; June 1998
We've had a most enjoyable time her. Iracious hosts,
comfortable room and good food. Thanks to Ruud's suggestions of
interesting places to visit, we stumbled onto some sights and met some
nice people.
"Hoorn" and "Muiden" were unique Dutch towns. It was nice
to escape the press of humanity on the bustling streets of the huge
city.
Next trip, we'd like to bring both of our adult children, finish
those other rooms.....so we can rent the whole floor ! (done
that....)
Sarah & Kari (occupation: ?) Toronto - Canada; June
1998
Thanks for all the great advice, warm hospitality and tasty
morning treats...We've truly enjoyed our stay in Amsterdam - which would
have been considerably more awkward without your help (and all the great
literature in our room !).
We took your advice about arriving early at
the Anne Frank House to find no line when we arrived, but by the time we
left the house, the line was extended all the way back to "Westerkirk". It
would have been a terrible wait to get in !
Our favorite highlights of
your fine city?
- Van GoghMuseum - Anne Frank House - Rijsttafel (
Indonesian Food ) - and all the wonderful canals.
We love Amsterdam.
Thanks for inviting us into your home.
Anne & Jay (occupation: teacher) Bahrain ; July 1998
We were certainly fortunate to find your homepage on the "web". The
wonderful accommodations and excellent transportation made this a truly
great first visit to Holland. Sorry for the confusion about the ferry on
day 1....As my husband can tell you I have the world's worst sense of
direction.
Let us know if you get to Bahrain (next year) or Florida and
we would love to see you in either place and put you up mailto:uhuffera@mail.firm.edu
Jennifer & Roger (occupation: ?) Calgary - Alberta,
Canada; July 1998
Our time with you has been memorable, our chats at
breakfast and in the evenings have been most enjoyable. Ruud, thanks for
your ordering of the great weather... it sure added to our stay in
Amsterdam! We have often said during our stay how lucky we were to be
staying as your guests as we know our holiday in Amsterdam would not have
been the same without you both.
Your warm hospitality is much
appreciated. We would love to have you come and stay with us sometime in
the future. We could show you some true "Western"
hospitality...
Helle & Alex (occupation: technology) Denmark; July
1998
I found your address at your Web page. It sounded good....and we
looked forward to our 4 days in Amsterdam.
We were so lucky, the
weather was very nice, knowing that Denmark offered rain, cold weather
etc. it was beautiful here, sunny and warm and we enjoyed our stay very
much. Amsterdam is an interesting city which we have not seen for the last
time.....Your hospitality especially breakfast and breakfast time was a
very nice and cozy time. We wish you well and will absolutely save your
address for us and friends...
John & Paul (occupation: teacher) Pittsburg - USA;
July 1998
We enjoyed our stay very much, and are appreciative of your
charming home and hospitality.
Please come stay with us in Pittsburg
when you come to the US. We'll be in touch. Warm regards Bigpabear@aol.com
Lyne & Jean Paul (occupation: ?) Quebec - Canada;
August 1998
Nous avons passe 3 excellentes journees et nuits chez Ruud
& Therese. Les gents sont tout siplement adorables et font que nous ne
voudrions pas que notre sejour chez eux ne se termine jamais. Que dire des
merveilleux petits dejeuners temblis de bonnes surprises.Tout simplement
allechant. Cet endroit en plus d'etre charmant est merveilleusement situe
par rapport a Amsterdam d'un cote et la campagne Hollandaise de
l'autre.
Un gros merci a nos hotes pour avoir rendu notre sejour si
agreable...
Imola & Bulash (occupation: marketing) Budapest -
Hungary; Aug 1998
When I'm abroad I always feel a little bit "lost",
because I don't know anything. It was our first time in Amsterdam and we
never felt "lost" thanks for you!
I hope you can make
"Hortoba'gy-pancake", if not just come and visit us and we will make it
for you again...
Mario & Maria (occupation: ?) Rio Grande - Brasil;
Sept. 1998
Thank you for a lovely stay in Guest House and the breakfast
too. We had a great time in Amsterdam. We love to come back as soon as
possible
Pat & Ron (occupation: ? Akron - USA; Oct.
1998
Thanks for making a pleasant trip just a little more wonderful !
We're so happy we chose your peaceful B&B rather then the Bustle of
"Center City". A nice place to visit but we wouldn't want to stay there !
Thanks for all your help with directions, restaurants etcetera. Please add
us to your list of stops in the U.S. !!!
Diana & Gabriel (occ: ?) Italy ; Nov. 1998
It was
really very nice to feel like at home here. We enjoyed it very much, and
we liked every detail, from "deco" to the way breakfast was served for us
to pick up and bring into the room. Thanks a lot, in different
languages:...
Louann (occ: administration and it) York - USA ; Dec.
1998
Thank you for the wonderful welcome and stay at your B&B. For
my first trip to Europe I think you have spoiled me. I will be expecting
every place to have nothing but the nicest hosts (who take time for
you....) and one of the loveliest home's (very well decorated) so cozy and
warm.
You helped to make my short stay so very nice - I might just
never leave - joke... I'm going home with some great idea's and
memories.... Wishing you 2 the best always.
PS, You are always welcome
in my home !!
Stephen & Sanh Yang - Kyoto, Japan Jan. 1999
We'd
like to thank you both so much. For our first trip to Europe which already
had wonderful moments. We will try to keep in touch to each other. Thank
you very much & we hope we can see both of you again
Marilyn & Enrique _ Philadelphia, USA, Feb.
1999
Thank you very much for your hospitality. Your house and
neighborhood is very quaint. We appreciated all the suggestions to places
to visit. We are glad we stayed at your B&B instead of a hotel.
Holland is really beautiful. Thanx again.
Darrel & Sandy - Piketown, USA, March 1999
Thank
you so much for your hospitality. Our stay in Holland has been wonderful.
Thanks for the beer & Genever; it was very good. Your home and
neighborhood is a beautiful place to stay and we appreciate all your
help
Ron & Marie - Tennessee, USA, April 1999
The world
would be much better off if all the people would be as kind, sharing and
warm as you have been with us. We will always treasure your friendship. We
hope you all will come to Tennessee and visit us. We have enjoyed this
stay much more then others because you cared enough to tell us places to
go. Keep up the good work.
Lucille & Dorothy - Chigago, USA, May 1999
Our
stay with you was more like a visit with old friends and our enjoyment of
the parts of Holland we visited was made very special by your guidance,
help with transportation and excellent suggestions. To think we found you
on the Web !
Thank you from two grateful guests. You know where to find
us if you want to visit the MidWest...
Vida & Zuki - Nanacmo, Canada, June 1999
Thank you
for a most enjoyable stay in your lovely home. Your hospitality made our
first trip to Amsterdam an absolute pleasure. We hope to be back again,
best wishes...
Jamie & Hilary, Fart..ing (quote…) Cottage -
England; July 1999
Thank you for a lovely introduction to "Amsterdam"
home life !! The room is lovely and you are both very welcoming, Hilary
fell in love with your cats + had a great conversation with one….meow meow
meow.
Thanks for the introduction to "Genever". I'm sure we will return
next year & hope to be able to stay with you again….. Maybe we will be
able to tie in a trip on the bikes next time. Thanks, Jamie & Hilary….
www.jdbugg.freeserve.co.uk
Judy, Dan & Evan - NewJersey - USA, August
1999
Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality. You helped to
make our visit to Amsterdam really spectacular. Thank you for the good
breakfasts, for meeting us at the Ferry-stop with all the luggage (and for
taking us back too !), for all the good advise, and especially for telling
us about and taking us to the Dutch Village with interesting windmills.
Best of all, it was so nice to return each evening to your lovely home and
quiet neighborhood. When you next visit New York City, please give us a
call. We'd love to see you.
Dander8470@aol.com
Jim & Caroline - Palm Harbor, Florida - USA,
September 1999
Thank you so much for being such wonderful hosts and for
making our short stay in Amsterdam so memorable and special ! We only
regret we don't have the time on our return trip to stay another night. We
have already recommended your Guest House to others and we will happily
continue to do so ! Best wishes and please let us know if you ever visit
Florida !
sales@specialty-media.com
Hilary & Bob - British Columbia - Canada, October
1999
Thank you very much for a most enjoyable stay in Amsterdam. Your
hospitality was outstanding. Remember if you pass our way be sure to give
us a call. Thanks again !
rcheckley@bc.sympatico.ca
Jeff & Mary - Miami Beach FL - USA, November
1999
You have a wonderful B&B. We will try to make this stop an
annual place to come to. You made us both feel welcome. Come out to FL and
visit when you can.
JeffWyckoff@cs.com
Darelle & Margo - Port Elizabeth - South Africa,
December 1999
Dear Ruud and Therese, thank you for your hospitality the
good breakfasts & coffee, brought right to our door ! We hope to see
you again some time soon ! Thank you.
PS, Ruud, thank you for carrying
our very heavy bag up the stairs ! It just appeared at the door without
effort ! smile
Janine & Rebecca - New Zealand, January
2000
Janine: We've had a lovely stay in your home and have appreciated
your hekpfulness and kindness over the last day's
Rebecca: We had a
great time in Amsterdam and things were so much easier with all your
advise and assistance, thank you for the stay….
Zhang Tie - Beijing - China, February 2000
Thank you
for a pleasant stay in your wonderful house. Beautiful view surrounding
your house and hospitality gave me a good impression. Hope I can come
again to Amsterdam and your lovely house.
Tino Gonzales & Kat - March 2000
Thank you so much Ruud & Therese ! Your
hospitality was truly first class ! When we come back to Amsterdam we will
surly stay here !! Tino & Kat…. Latin Blues Star : Tino
Gonzales
Larry & Beth - Denver, Colorado, April
2000
We've stayed 5 days here with you…..and even then have not seen
everything we wish to see ! A wonderful country, rich in history and
tulips, tulips, tulips ! a gardeners delight….
Heemskerk, Bergen aan
Zee, Edam, Marken, Bovenkarspel, Lelystad + the polder museum, Makkum (the
Tichelaar Pottery), Harlingen, Leeuwarden, Apeldoorn, Arnhem (with the War
Cemetary), 's Hertogenbosch, Gouda, Delft. Lisse (and the Keukenhof
gardens), and last but not least, the Nashville SteakHouse of all things
in "Purmerend" !…..it has all been great.
Thank
you for the hospitality and our 1st sip of Jenever….! You will have to
come to visit us in Denver, Colorado and enjoy the Rocky Mountains at
12,000 feet above Amsterdam !
Gabi & Angel - Austria & Colombia, May 2000
It was very nice to stay in this famous house. Every
day we needed a long time to eat the very good and big breakfast. The
weather was beautiful and there were a lot of things to see and do in this
wonderful city, that we didn't have enough time to speak with you. We hope
to come back to Amsterdam and stay in your house again ! Thank you very
much !
Kari & Tarja - Finland, June 2000
We'd had
great EURO 2000 week ! There's been lots of matches and journeys been
exausting. It's always been a pleasure to come to 'the paradise'…. The
breakfast is ingredable, the beds are very comfortable and the Host had
always's COLD BEER available ! Many THANKS !
Meryl & Allen - Cape Town, South Africa, July
2000
Dear Ruud & Therese,
Your kind hospitality has been much
appreciated. We never imagined when we found 'Arrantea Guest House' on the
Internet, how wonderful it would be and in such a pretty, rural
neighbourhood. The baby cignets that hatched down the road to these proud
Swans will be a memory we won't easily forget. Thank you for going that
extra mile for us. We will definitely recommend 'Arrantea' to our friends.
Jumping on and off of your wonderful efficient city bus service was fun
and definitely to be recommended ! The day pass is the best !
Thank you once again !
Joanne & Graham - Manchester, England, August
2000
Dear Ruud & Therese,
We have thoroughly enjoyed our first
stay in Amsterdam (apart from the odd rain storm !). There are some
beautiful buildings and museums and there's probably much we haven't seen.
Your hospitality has been wonderful, especially the leaving of breakfast -
this would be a good idea for English Guest Houses -
Your Guest House will
definitely be recommended for anyone coming to Amsterdam. Thank you very
much.
Sharyl & Alex - Dundee, Scotland, September
2000
Dear Ruud & Therese,
You have a lovely home and we would
like to thank you for sharing it with us. All the information you provided
us about Amsterdam was most appreciated. We enjoyed our stay very much
!
Cheers
Christine & Sabine - Gratz, Austria, October
2000
Ruud & Therese,
Thank you for giving us a bed and breakfast
at this wonderful place. Amsterdam is a really nice and crazy
place.
Best wishes !
Wen-Yu & Hsiao , Taiwan, November 2000
Dear R
& T,
We have a pleasant time in staying your
house which is wonderful & lovely. In the past 4 day's, we have seen
quite a few interesting stuff in Amsterdam. The life in the city is so
lively & animated. We enjoyed ourselves pretty much. But….the weather
here is unbelievably freezing that we've never yet experienced in our
life. Anyway, thank you for everything which you did for us !
Linda & Melinda Walker, Chigago, December
2000
Ruud & Therese,
Thank you
so much for sharing your home with us. Even the snow in the streets were
fine with us, for Chigago is much colder. The warm down comforters after
hot tea were heavenly !
Carol & Mervyn Hobbs, Cape Town, South Africa,
January 2001
Ruud & Therese,
Many,
many thanks for your kindness and great hospitality. Your home and town
are really charming and one can really relax here and enjoy the town
atmosphere. The breakfasts were enormous and one can not do them justice,
but we've tried. Thenk you Ruud for taking us to Zaanse Schans, it was
really lovely to see. Thank you also for the airport pick up and return, I
don't know what we would have done with all our luggage. We have
appreciated all you have done te make our stay here a memorable one…. Baie
dankie…
Anne & Andie, Edinburgh, Scotland, February
2001
Dear Ruud & Therese,
We
have had a lovely time in your home, your city is beautiful. Thebreakfast
were great, a real change to what we eat back home. Also a great nights
sleep in a very comfortable room and in a lovely quiet area. We will be
reccomending you to our friends who are coming over. Best wishes from
Bonnie Scotland.
Bianca & Jurg, Ludenscheid, Germany, March
2001
Dear Ruud und Therese,
This
was our very first trip to Amsterdam and hopefully not our last. We really
enjoyed to stay here at your house. Your service is very kind and
friendly. I hope one day we could come again to stay again at your house.
Soory we didn't speak with you to much but we had only 2 day's to see
Amsterdam. See you soon ! Lovely greetings !
Tom & Pauline, Venice NY, USA, April 2001
Ruud
& Therese,
Finding your webpage on the
ineternet was one of the several fortunate happenings regarding the
planning of our visit to Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Very pleasant and
helpful hosts, convenient location to travel, and a pleasant, quiet and
interesting setting - all make your place the best place of rest for the
traveller. Though I've wished the weather had been more cooperative, the
tulips blooms fuller, we've had so many and such a variety of experiences,
this visit will be one we will remember in the years ahead. With so much
of the world yet to be seen, another visit to Amsterdam will most likely
have only the aspect of a stopover, but this visit even then, will add an
additional dimention to such a stopover and you'll certainly be tops on
our list for accommodations. Thanks so much for being such gracious hosts.
Best wishes.
Katha & Jurgen, Bielefeld, Germany, May 2001
Well, we've been here 4 nights - do we have to go
home ? How should we be able to fall asleep tonight without the
frogs-concerto outside our window ? Sparky the cat is a wondeful "host"
and I and my husband were happy to enjoy his generous hospitality…. Those
breakfasts were great ! VIVA Amsterdam !! Hooray for the 'Koffie Verkeerd'
and 'Apple Cake with lots of Slagroom' We hope to see you soon !!!!
David & Sandy, Myrtle Beach, Florida USA, June
2001
Dear Rudd & Teresa,
Thank
you so much for opening up your home to us ! It made our first visit
perfect. The Breakfasts were unbelievable, what a treat to wake up to. The
trip to the 12th century Castle + our dinner with you were definitely
highlights of our stay. We found so many wonderful areas in your city and
can't wait to visit again soon (maybe with our Motorcycle next time !) we
feel like we are leaving your city with 'new friends'! : ) we will keep in
touch and hopefully return next year with friends….
Kelly & Corey Henderson, Calgary Alberta, Canada,
July 2001
Dear Rudd & Theresa,
Thank you for the stay in your lovely home. The peace
and quiet of your area was much appreciated when we needed to catch up on
our sleep after flying forever. Thanks again. We'll be recommending your
place to others. Thanks again ! Great breakfast too !
Ty & Teresa Middleton, Perth, Australia, August
2001
Giday mate
We had a ripper of
a time staying at your joint, and the blat up the dyke was bonza ! Enjoyed
the yams while drinking the local grog. It's sad that we have to hit the
frog and toad. Thanks for being great cobbers ! Maybe one day you'll drop
in on us Down Under…. SYWYBC
Jack & Kim Dickey, Indiana, USA, September 30 -
2001
Thank you for a very comfortable stay. We had a
wonderful time in Amsterdam. Very beautiful. Thank you for the hospitality
and warmth. We will definitely be back and we will recommend you to our
friends. Thanks again…… J&K Indiana USA…..UNITED WE STAND….
Marion & Ken, Isle of Man - UK, October 2001
Dear
Therese & Rudd,
Thank you both so much for having us in your home and
making us so welcome. We had a wonderful holiday. Thanks to you for
recommending places to visit and for transporting us. We may return one
day, who knows. You may find us on your doorstep again…. Once again, many
thanks !
Jan & Maria, Slovakia, November 2001
Dear Ruud
& Teresa,
Thank you for wonderful stay in Ams.
For Kings breakfast & nice room. We have found a lot for visit and
have the reason to come back (in april or may : ) for tulips)
Delaine & Graham, Bangor, Northern Ireland, December
2001
Ruud & Therese,
Thank you
very much for a great stay ! I loved your home, very warm + welcoming !
Lynn & Raymond Logan, England, January 2002
Dear
Theree and Ruud,
We're
SO glad we found your Internet-Site ! After having busy day's in Amsterdam
it has been a lovely thought to come back to your house to "Peace &
Quiet" ! Hopefully see you sooner then later and definitely recommend your
B&B to friends & family.
Isabel & John Patterson, Dundee, Scotland, February
2002
To Ruud & Therese,
Thank
you for a lovely place to stay while we were in Amsterdam. The holiday has
been excellent, but watch out for the buses, trams and bicycles. Ha ha !
Thank you xxxxx
Phil & Alyson Lovell, Wales, UK, March 2002
Dear
Ruud & Therese,
Many
thanks to you. We have enjoyed every part of our stay here and when we
visit Amsterdam in the future this will be our first choise. Your
kindnesses and help have been most apreciated. Once again many thanks.
PS Thank you very much for the
EASTEREGGS.... !
Johanna & Johan Erasmus, Pretoria, South Africa,
April 2002
Lieve Ruud & Therese,
Ons
hartlike dank vir 'n aangename verblijf. Ons het dit baie geniet. Alles
was so netjes en ons sal dit hoog aanbeveel. Dankie vir heerlike ontbijt
en die ekstra tee. Ons mooiste seenwense. Groete.
Mary & Pierre Holden, London-Ontario, Canada, May
2002
Teresa & Ruud,
Thank you
so much for the opportunity of staying in your clean cozy comfortable
cottage. Your assistance with busline instructions was very much
appreciated. Breakfasts were trully a feast. All the best to both of you
and thanks again.
Doug & Kate & Katie Steen, Boulder, CO, USA, June
2002
Therese & Ruud,
Thank you
for putting up with all of our insanity. Between ferrying us to TokTok,
taking phone messages, and calling the bus depot, you really bent over
backwards to make our stay so wondeful. There's no way we'd have gotten
such goos service from a hotel. Thanks so much !
Jane Amich & family, California, USA, July
2002
Kind hosts,
This has been a
pleasant change from our usual hotel experience. I'm glad to have found
your website ! Thank you.
Kath & Jack Dickinson, Preston, England, August
2002
Dear Rudd & Therese,
Thanks for your hospitality. This was
my first stay in Amsterdam. This holiday is actualy our honeymoon as we
got married 3rd August 2002. Jack has been here many times due to his work
but this 'cottage' has been a pleasant retreat after many many hours of
walking and shopping. The quiet, safe area has been fantastic to come home
too after hours of the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam. Also the breakfast
was amazing. Thank you, love...
Dick & Barbara Edmiston, Brookings Oregon, USA, Sept.
2002
Thanks so much for sharing your charming home with us. We enjoyed
the peaceful surroundings and the beautiful, tranquil neighbourhood
tremendously. We were able to see the Floriade one day and then tour the
city + the area of the windmills the next day. Thank for your
recommendation for the charming traditionaly Dutch Restaurant in the
village. We enjoyed it so much, we ate there twice !
Hettie & Suelen, Cape Town, South Africa, October
2002
Ons verblijf bij julle was
sooo aangenaam dat ons weer wil kom ! Julle vriendelijkheid het die koue
verdrijf ! Nogmaals baie dankie vir daai telefoonoproep na Herman en Netty
en die wegbring soontoe ! Kom kuier vir ons in die mooiste stad ter wereld
! Liefde...
Caroline, Carol, Hilary & Tonya, Northern Ireland,
November 2002
Ruud & Therese,
Thanks for a lovely stay ! We
couldn't have gone around the city without all your helpful information.
Rooms were very cozy and clean. The peace and quiet was great ! Maybe see
you again in the future ! Thanks again.
Janice, Enica, Katie & Annemarie Bowler, Comox
Vancouver Island Canada, December 2002
Thank you for sharing your B+B.
What a beautiful touch of Holland, very clean + cozy and 'another world'
from the busy town-centre. We loved the houses on your road, quaint
architecture coplete with your own dike too !
Andy & Debbie Roden, Southport, England,
January 2003
Dear Therese & Ruud,
Thank you for providing
us with a very comfortable room and a lovely breakfast each morning. Your
hospitality was 1st Class and we shall reccomend your guest house to our
friends. We shall be seeing you again hopefully in the near
future.
Denise Knight, Washington DC, USA, February
2003
What a wonderful, absolutely charming neighborhood you live in. We
enjoyed the place + quiet SO much. Your establishment is quite welcoming
and it's much appreciated. We have every intention of staying here again
when next we come to the area ! A special endorsement for the local
restaurant ' de Komeet' it is fantastic - not to be missed !
Ellen, Nadine, Houike, Stefan, Hanburg, Germany, March
2003
Dear Ruud & Therese,
The time in Amsterdam was very
nice for us and we thank you a lot for your hospitality. The room was very
fine and thank you for the delicious breakfast every morning.
Gillian, Philippe, Enima + Juliette Gouaille, France,
April 2003
Thank you for a very enjoyable stay in your lovely cottage.
Stoombootweg certainly is a very picturesque street, we loved it !
Breakfast and postcards in the room are a very good idea - very beatiful.
Hope to be back some day, we loved your city and the Keukehof Gardens were
beautiful.
Dave+Giuli+Esther, Dorset, UK, May 2003
To Ruud &
Therese Goos,
Thank you for a lovely stay. The apartment is
wondeful. Amsterdam's a terrific place and staying here made our trip
perfect. Thanks again.
PS ; your beds were gorgeous to sleep on !
Eric & Jen Hughes, Elisabethtown, Hennissee, June
2003
Ruud & Therese,
Thank
you for a wonderful stay in Amsterdam. Your country and hospitality
was second to none. Thanks again.
Susan , Robert, Aarjen, Jameson & Christian Glas,
USA, July 2003
This was our family's first trip to Europe and we felt
so very much at home here with you both ! Everything was spectacular - an
amazing adventure ! Ferry, bus, tram, train, car and bike - we explored
and loved every minute of our stay here. Your cottage is very cozy and
provided us with delicious and intriguing breakfasts - the
boys looked forward to each morning's surprise ! Thank you for all
you did to ensure that our holiday was one to enjoy and remember always.
We do hope to visit again.
Gabi, Hanne, Lisa, Hamburg, Germany, Aug. 2003
Dear Ruud
& Therese,
All three of us had really fine days - in Amsterdam and
in your house. We found all comfort in our room - so we could perfectly
rest after a long day with museums. Vondelpark and all the exiting
impressions of this very special town. Thanks for all !
Ray & Julie, UK, Sept. 2003
It was nice to stay out
of Amsterdam-centre as we can appreciate how the Dutch people live. It is
so pretty and we would have missed this opportunity, had we stayed in the
city centre ! Love
Paolo & Gio, Italy, Oct. 2003
Thank you for giving us
shelter from the terrible cold, the room is just perfect !
Lea & Walter, Wexford, Ireland, Nov. 2003
Thanks a million
for a pleasant stay in the cottage room. Excellent breakfast service !!!
will recomend to others ! SLAN...
Andy & Mo, Ipswitch, UK, Dec. 2003
Thanks for a great place to
stay. We have enjoyed our-selfs a lot ! Best wishes to you both.
Patrick & Shannon, John & Carol - the Longs, Ramstein Airbase,
Germany , January 2004
Thank you so much for sharing
your wonderful geust house with us ! It was perfect for our family !
It was also a real treat having breakfast delivered to the room ! We
appreciated all of the information you provided us - it was very helpful !
We will spread the word of your wonderful guest house ! :)
Tanmy & Frederic Bovey, Switserland, Feb. 2004
Waah ! Un
vrai Havre de paix avec des hotes d'une grande generosite et d'un
amabilite incroyable ! Tres discrets mais toujours prets a nous aider et
conseiller ! Merci pour cet accueil chaleureux ! Si vous desirez
rencontres des vrais Amsteldamois choisissez cette adresse !
Claire & Ian, Southhampton, UK, March 2004
Thank you for a
welcoming stay at your lovely guest house. We had a wonderful stay in
Amsterdam and will definitely return !
Lee & Suzie, Liverpool, UK, Apr. 2004
Beautiful comicbook
drawing + a few words ;
Thanks for showing us a different side to
Amsterdam !
Bill & Linda Cantlin, Clearwater Florida, USA, May
2004
Our journey through Europe has taken us to many guest houses -
yours is one of the BEST. Thank you for many relaxing, quiet evenings and
wonderful morning breakfasts in your charming village home. We appreciate
all your kind efforts with our transportation schedules. We hope to see
you in Florida soon ! It is a pleasure to meet such interesting and
friendly folks while traveling away from home. Our best regards...
Stefan Drees, Essen, Germany, June 2004
Dear Ruud &
Therese,
After many kilometers by foot through all the 'grachten
(canals)' we were so lucky to fall into bed in your house and to wake up
and enjoy this delicious breakfast. We already think about to come another
time to Amsterdam only to visit all those nice museums. Four days are
quite short, but we tried our best and we are happy to visit such a nice
place in the world. Danke und bis bald.
Krista & Kally, Montana, USA, July 2004
Thank
you so much for sharing this home with us and allowing us to
experience Amsterdam first hand. We enjoyed emmensly and will reccomend to
friends.
Peter & Maria y Liam, Albaute, Spain,
Aug. 2004
Thanks for the great accommodation and the welcoming
reception. We've felt completely at home. Have enjoyed every corner of
Amsterdam and every canal ! Gracias por toto ! Fenomenal !
Janice & Nick, UK, September 2004
We have
had a lovely time here in Amsterdam, made all the better for having such a
nice and comfortable base to return to. Your clean and cozy rooms + warm
welcome make it feel like being home. We shall certainly recommend
you to anyone we know intends visiting your lively city. Best
wishes...
Mona & Des Mulholland, Belfast, N-Ireland,
October 2004
Had a wondeful time - and sunshine for all four days.
Didn't ever learn to avoid the flying bicycles ! It was lovely to come
home to the peace and tranquility of our garden abode. Thank you both
for everything.
Rod & Vicky Gimpel, Richland, Washington, USA, November
2004
Ruud & Teresa,
We really enjoyed Amsterdam and the stay at your
place. You have provided a very nice place. We are from Washington State,
USA and we enjoyed the differences in cultures. We visited Paris first.
Then we came here and then plan to go to London, England. We are traveling
with 'the Graves' and your accommodation worked really well for two
couples/ We really like your breakfast closet... that is a great
idea. If you ever make it to the Western United States we would like
to put you up for a few nights. Thanks !
Helen & John Backway, UK, February
2005
Thank
you for making a break in Amsterdam so easy and relaxing. Other friends
are talking about coming over here + I will recomending your guest house
! Have had a memorable holiday in Amsterdam + look forward to coming
back to Holland soon !
Luca & Family, Italy, March 2005
We have
enjoyed staying here - Thank you for your hospitality ! and... Happy
Easter !! Ciao... PS The Easter Eggs were beautiful
!
Janet, Murdo & Kirsten MacDonald, Scotland, May 2005
Had a great time cycling around Amsterdam and
delighted with the birds on the meadow near here. Choclat sprinkles for
breakfast ? Yay !
Simon, Anne, Emily & Drew, Lancaster, USA,
June 2005
This is such a wonderful house. thank for everything
!!!
Mika A & Jan E, Finland, July 2005
Greatings from
Finland ! Thanks for having us here, very nice neighbourhood.
PS; Star Bike is
near the Central Station we recommend it, very good and personal
service...
Jeannie Odenbach, South Dakota, USA, August 2005
Thanks for everything - great place to stay - loved
Zaandam ! Very interseting.
Apollo & Joanne, Canada, September 2005
Thank you for making it so easy to get into Amsterdam
- bus was easy. Your other directions were great. The neighbourhood is
lovely and the bed comfortable.
Amanda, Alaska, USA, October 2005
My mom and I
very much enjoyed the warm accomodation and friendly conversations. You
live in a wonderful city which we will definitely return to one day !
Alan + Many Matthews, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, November
2005
We were very comfortable in our room. Breakfast
was á treat'what lovely cheese ! Thank you very much for the bus
information. Thanks to you we had a great time.
Nyunn, Japan, February 2006
Thanks for everything.
I had a lovely stay. I hope to see you again in the future.
Nancy & Thierry, Switzerland, March 2006
We
have spent 2 days in Amsterdam and here are our conclusions about this
city : People are friendly, kind and stressless... why ?... Is it because
of the number of coffee shops ? because of the fries (patat) with
mayonaise ? or because of good sx ? The answer is 'no' It's onlybecause of
the 'Van Gogh Museum' ! So, yes people are cool in Amsterdam but
we've found the coolest persons over here, even though we didn't talk a
lot (because of time) ; the Gooses ! and their friendly house and cat !
Thank you for your hospitality, advice and very good breakfast ! We'll be
back soon (but better in Summer )
Pam & Mel Conell, Pennsylvania, USA, April
2006
Thank you for opening your lovely house to us and for
all the information + recommendations. We especially enjoyed the day at
the ' Zaanse Schans ' windmill village.
Valeria & Edson, Brasil, May 2006
Thanks for a
lovely stay ! We made the right choise !This place is simply beautiful !
Wandering in the neighbourhood was great ! Your hospitality was perfect !
Beijos...
Liv & Bjern, Fessheim, Norway, July 2006
Thank
for your hospitality. Very nice room and good breakfast. Tusen
Takk...
Linda & Fergus, Ireland, Aug. 2006
It is a lovely vacation
away from the bustle of the center of the city. Thanks for picking us up
at the airport. Shame it rained very day we were here ( 5 out of 6 !? )
Enjoyed Amsterdam nevertheless. Best wishes.
Nili Koffler & Alon Peer, Israel, September 2006
Dear Ruud &
Therese. Thank you very much for your hospitality ! We had a great time
here and we would love to come back one day !
Nicole & Stefano, Caguari - Sardegna, Italy,
October 2006
Dear Therese and Ruud, We spent '10 days' here and it
has been beautiful, after hours spent walking in Amsterdam (a very nice
city) to come back here feeling it was 'HOME '. Thank you for your great
hospitality and kindness. If you have decide to come in Italy, let us
know, we will be happy to help. See you soon.
Luis and Maris, New Jersy, USA, November 2006
! Gracias ! For a
lovely stay in Amsterdam. We really had a good time in the city, but
it was really nice to know that a warm and friendly place was waiting for
us every night.
Carla& Jennie, Australia, Febraury 2007
We loved staying here
and waking to the sound of the birds. A good find for us ! Thank you very
much, best wishes...
Jeff & Christina, Texas, USA, March 2007
What a lovely place +
sunshine too !!! Keukenhof + Kroller Muller are amazing. Thanks
again...
Liliane & Pascal, France, April 2007
Merci pour votre
hospitalite, dans votre ravisante maison decoree avec gout. Les breakfasts
sont copieux et bons. Nous nóublierons pas Amsterdam, son architecture et
ses canaux, ainsi que ses musees et parcs, tout cece fuit dÁmsterdam une
ville ou il fait bon vivre. Lorsque nous constatons la gentillesse, la
courtoisie et le savoir vivre de monsieur et madame Goos, cést le reflect
des habitant dÁmsterdam. Thank you very much.
Sylvia Boukes, Namibia, May 2007
Baie Dankie !
1) Dat
jij ons kom haal het bij die stasie
2) Vir jul gasvryheid.
Holland
is prachtig en uniek. Sal weer kom !
Leules & Dora, California, USA, June 2007
Un million de
gracias por vuestra carisnosa hospitalidad y todas atengones que nos
brindaron. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at your lovely home. Thanks
a lot !!!
Monika & Sander, Germany, July 2007
We enjoyed very much
staying at your lovely typical Dutch home. Despite rain, we had a great
start of the weekend with 'Peter Gabriel 'live in concert (open air)
!
Always under construction...
Being in Amsterdam, we are also very close to all
these places (click on the pics) :
Hits since February 11th, 2000:
Arrantea Guest
House B&B
Stoombootweg 11
1035 TS,
Amsterdam, NL - email ; stay@thegooses.com
phone: + 31 20 6316413
fax : + 31 20 4920720
mob.(sms) : + 31
653 208534
This smoke-free
"home-away-from-home" is for those travelers that don't want to be a
tourist but a "Guest" !
We take great pride in
being a drugs- and smoke-free
establishment.
 at a rate of only € 30,= per
ride.
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