Trip Advisor Reviews Xaviera Hollander's Happy House

“Het happy hour house”

Uitstekend leuke en vriendelijke mensen die ons met open armen ontvingen : Xaviera en haar man Philip , de gastvrouw en heer van Xaviera's Happy House. we hebben genoten van de persoonlijke service en heerlijke ontbijtjes met croissants en eitjes. Xaviera en haar man vormen een zeer harmonieus en entertaining stel en het was een waar genot om tijd te kunnen doorbrengen met hun vooral later op de avond als we uit de stad terug kwamen.
Geweldig ontbijt en een zeer comfortabel bed, we komen zeker terug volgend jaar en nemen dan ook wat meer vrienden en gezins leden mee.

“Onvergetelijke ervaring voor boheemse reizigers.”

Dit was mijn eerste verblijf in een bed en ontbijt dus helaas kan ik dit vergelijken met soortgelijke bedrijven aangezien ik meestal boeken. Ik wilde iets anders proberen en maken de plaats waar ik verbleef een deel van de ervaring van het zien een ander land dan een plek om te slapen. Ik ben blij dat ik dat gedaan heb want de gastvrouw, Xaviera, en haar man, Philip, we hebben allebei prachtig en gastvrij voor hun gasten. Ik heb genoten van medereizigers te ontmoeten uit andere delen van de wereld aan de ontbijttafel en leren een beetje over de stad. Philip was enthousiast om ons te helpen leren navigeren naar de stad en zie interessante attracties.
Een B&B is een heel andere ervaring dan de steriele eenvormigheid van een hotel als je een gast in iemands huis. Reizigers die zijn erg kieskeurig over hun behoeften zou naar mijn mening beter af bij een traditioneel hotel. Er zijn huishouden huisdieren zoals katten en een hond dus degenen met relevante allergieën moeten beseffen. Echter, als u denkt over een B&B als onderdeel van uw volgende reis ervaring, Xaviera bieden u een fantastische plek om te verblijven.

“Great place !!”

Really nice place with great people and delicious breakfast.
The room was very clean, the same the bathroom and toilet.
The bus and tram station is very close.
I recommend this place and hope to be there one more time :)

“Überraschungsaufenthalt bei interessanten Menschen”

Wegen einer Autopanne bekamen wir (2 Erwachsene, ein Kind und ein Hund) dieses Bed & Breakfast von der Versicherung zugeteilt. Erst einmal waren wir erfreut, nicht in einem dieser gesichtslosen Hotelketten gelandet zu sein, sondern bei Privatpersonen. Das Zimmer und die Ausstattung (Bad usw.) waren komfortabel und sauber, Das Haus hat einen individuellen künstlerischen Stil. Beim Frühstück haben wir interessante Gespräche mit dem Hausherren geführt. Der Preis war für Amsterdamer Verhältnisse recht günstig. Beim nächsten Amsterdam-Aufenthalt, werden wir hier wieder wegen eines Zimmers anfragen.

Verbleef Januari, 2016, bezocht met familie

“nouvel an 2016”

Super séjour, avec un accueil chaleureux. Petit déjeuner copieux. Chambre et salle de bain propre. Le centre ville est accessible rapidement en tram.Bonne expérience car c'était la première fois que j'allais chez l'habitant. Je le recommande fortement.

Verbleef December, 2015, bezocht met vrienden

“Away from the hustle and bustle”

We stayed here as our original accommodation fell through. We stayed in the 4 bed loft apartment and this was fantastic!! True value for money. Although in the south of the Dam, taxis only cost 10 euros at night to get back, and there are regular trams during the day. Once out though you are out for the day so the distance is not a problem. We walked to the Rijksmuseum one day and this wasn't too far. A great short break in a very welcoming accommodation.

“It's Alive”

 I always like real live experiences. Hence my stage theatre business I booked the Happy House and got what I was looking for. Philip and Xaviera were joyeus and down to earth people, whom made me feel comfortable as soon as I arrived. The place is alive and the room was clean and tidy. So thanks for a pleasant stay. Hotels have become even more boring.

“Het happy hour house”

Uitstekend leuke en vriendelijke mensen die ons met open armen ontvingen : Xaviera en haar man Philip , de gastvrouw en heer van Xaviera's Happy House. We hebben genoten van de persoonlijke service en heerlijke ontbijtjes met croissants en eitjes. Xaviera en haar man vormen een zeer harmonieus en entertaining stel en het was een waar genot om tijd te kunnen doorbrengen met hun vooral later op de avond als we uit de stad terug kwamen.
Geweldig ontbijt en een zeer comfortabel bed, we komen zeker terug volgend jaar en nemen dan ook wat meer vrienden en gezins leden mee

“A very nice stay“

 Xaviera and her husband are very welcoming! They ensure that you feel at ease and at home. The room is comfortable the bed is excellent! They helped us out with travelling through the city which was very easy! They live very close near the city center of Amsterdam. They live close near the citycenter of Amsterdam which was very easy! They live very close near the city center of Amsterdam but on a quiet street. January 2015.

“Een zeer comfortabele nachtrust en een verwelkomende sfeer"“Een zeer comfortabele nachtrust en een verwelkomende sfeer" in the Happy House B&B van Xaviera en Philip. Ik voelde mij zeer goed verzorgd en zeer welkom in hun villa. Kortom genoten van de gezellige en ontspannen sfeer. De B&B is op loopafstand van de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden zoals het Museumplein met Rijksmuseum, het van Gogh en het Stedelijk museum. De B&B laten op mij aangename herinneringen achter. Januari 2015. “Een zeer comfortabele nachtrust en een verwelkomende sfeer” January 2015.

 We bought one of Xavieras famous books - 'The Happy Hooker'. Her fame is everywhere, books, paintings, photographs and magazines. This is a trip into a fascinating persons past and present life. Not for the conservative but why would you want to be that conservative! Xaviera is still writing books until the wee hours downstairs in her office. PC's are available to use if you don't have one of your own. The garden studio is separate from the house for a more private stay and I believe the lovely attic rooms have been finished now.We will definitely be back.

Thank you X and P from Gilly & Suzie

“Happy Home”
Xaviera and Philip were wonderful hosts.
This is their home so the eclectic mix of furniture and books they have collected, or written, made   homely but also very cosy.
Breakfast was on a large round communal dining table which we shared with Xaviera and Philip plus two other guests.
They bent over backwards to offer a sumptuous and hearty start to our day. We walked to the city and caught a tram home so it was very conveniently located.

We very much liked our stay at the B&B at the garden house of Xaviera Hollander. It was cosy and everything you need was there,
like a water cooker, fridge, TV and a very good bathroom. and wifi of course
The beds are fine and big and  great mattresses.
Amsterdam was super. There is so much to see that we will be back some day.
I can recommend this accommodation. You get a nice breakfast and Xaviera, Philip  are nice people.

“A very nice stay!”
Xaviera and her husband are very welcoming! They ensure that you feel at ease and at home. The room is comfortable, the bed is excellent!
They helped us out with travelling through the city (which was very easy!) They live very close near the citycenter of Amsterdam,
 but on a very quiet street.We loved the many paintings on he wall and Xaviera Hollanders Hall of fame with photos throughout her life.

“The Highlight of our first trip to Amsterdam”
5 van 5 sterren beoordeeld 15 th of June 2014
One of the highlights of our recent trip to Amsterdam was staying at the "Happy Sleeper" and the evening dinner and conversation with the Xaviera Hollander and her husband Philip.

The accommodations were superb! We stayed in the newly renovated "Luxury Loft" on the second floor. once in once you have reached the Loft, the beautiful sleek bathroom with its walk-in shower for 2 was especially romantic. We also loved the fully equipped kitchen and fridge (done up in Xaviera's trademark red), which was useful for preparing small meals when we didn't want to go out. The view from the loft overlooking the garden was very peaceful, and the skylights not only gave us extra ventilation, but made the loft very bright and sunny. The huge queen sized bed was really comfortable and made us want to stay in Bed rather than going out sightseeing.

In the morning, the cooked breakfasts were delicious and very well presented. From warm whole grain breads, eggs any style, ham, local preserves, juices and good coffee, it was always a great nutritious and filling way to start your day.

The location of the "Happy Sleeper" is excellent – just a couple of tram/train stops from Schiphol Airport, and a longish-walk (long-ish for us Americans unused to walking) to the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum (make sure to get the Museumkaart for unlimited museum admissions), and the great shopping along Beethovenstraat. Also, a couple of blocks away there are 2 major tram lines that take you past the museums and to Central Station in a matter of 10-15 minutes. Very convenient. (We opted to buy the unlimited travel GVB chip cards, and took the trams & buses all over Amsterdam.)

On the second night we had a delicious dinner at their place. Our compliments to Philip for being such a great chef! The after-dinner conversation and stories Ms. Hollander told were absolutely delightful – it was like having our own personal "One Woman Show" right there in their living room. Ms. Hollander is a wonderful and amazing woman, and we're so glad to have met her and spent a little time with her. She is a true historical treasure. She has lived such a full, exciting and adventurous life, and it's all due to her intelligence and quick wit. Again, this was the highlight of our visit.

Staying here was more for the experience rather than just mundane accommodations. We could have stayed at a cold impersonal hotel/motel or other B&B and not have experienced the richness and warmth that we enjoyed at the Happy Sleeper. We hope to come back again and again in the future!

Verbleef Juni, 2014, bezocht met een partner

“ontspannend en relax”
4 van 5 sterren 4 juli 2014 NIEUWE beoorderling
Wij, Joke en Jim, hebben een weekend geslapen in het chalet, erg leuk en romantisch.
Het was hartverwarmend om Xaviera te ontmoeten, ze maakte dat we ons thuis voelden.
Over de "boys' alleen lof, ze staan klaar waar nodig is.
Tijdens het Diner by candlelight openhartig gepraat onder elkaar.
Voor ons was het een zeer aangenaamd weekend en komen zeker eens weer terug.
Haar vriend/partner is een lieverd, bracht ons weg naar de trein....en kan trouwens uitstekend koken !
a Propos..... het bed was hemels, hebben zeer goed geslapen !

Tot ziens lieve Xaviera

"We vonden het keitof”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed oktober 2013. Dit weekend waren mijn mama, mijn zus en ik in Amsterdam en we hebben echt genoten van Amsterdam en de zeer leuke momenten met Xaviera en Philip. Het is een weekend om nooit te vergeten! Het warme onthaal door Aad (die weet altijd raad), Philip (die ons met vele tips ons verblijf in Amsterdam nog leuker maakte) en Xaviera (een echte ster). In de grote kamer kunnen gemakkelijk 5 personen slapen.

“Home sweet home”

5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28 th 2014.Staying in Amsterstam at any other place would not be the same. Phillip & Xaviera have provided a home away from home and make you feel very welcome and comfortable from the moment you walk in the door. My room had been very recently renovated which was great to experience the new bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. Breakfasts are tasty and on time thanks to Art who has a great sense of humour and if asked nicely will show you a magic trick :) . The location is perfect if your visiting the RAI on business, but you are never to far away from a huge assortment of places to eat and transport to the centre. Or if you feel inclined, Phillip will arrange a bike. The Happy House is highly recommended.

““A very nice stay!”

4 of 5 stars reviewed 23 of March 2014. Xaviera and her husband are very welcominig! They ensure that you feel at ease and at home. The room is comfortable, the bed is excellent! They helped us out with travelling trough the city (which was very easy!) They live very close near the citycenter of Amsterdam, but on a very quiet street.

We very much liked our stay at the B&B at the garden house of Xaviera Hollander. It was cosy and everything you need was there, like a water cooker, fridge, TV and a very good bathroom. The beds are excellent.
Amsterdam was super. There is so much to see that we will be back some day.
I can recommend this accommodation. You get a nice breakfast and Xaviera, Philip en Aad are nice people.

““A very comfortable night's sleep and a welcoming atmosphere”

4 of 5 stars reviewed 7 April 2014.
I had a very comfortable couple of days at Xaviera and Phillip's. I felt very well looked after and welcomed into their home, and enjoyed the sociable and relaxed atmosphere. The B&B is quite a long way south of the station, but it is only a short walk from some premier attractions such as Museumplein. Nowhere in Amsterdam is, apart from real dives - this B&B will leave you with pleasant memories of your time in Amsterdam's oud zuid,

wonderful place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2014
As i have stayed there many times i can only recommend it to you - as written before, you dont want to leave anymore cause you feel home. Philipp is a master cook, I had one of my most declicious meals for a long time. Will be back there in a couple of weeks to enjoy freedom With Love Arik

Ariksan
Zurich

Xaviera and Philip were fantastic hosts.
This is their home so the eclectic mix of furniture and books they have collected or written made ​​it very cozy and homely .
Breakfast was a large round communal dining table which we shared with Xaviera and Philip, and two other guests . They bent over backwards to provide a rich, hearty start to our day . We walked into town and caught a tram home so it was very convenient .
We bought one of Xavieras famous book - ' The Happy Hooker' . Her fame is everywhere , books , paintings , photographs and magazines . This is a trip to a fascinating people past and present life .
Not for the conservative, but why would you want that conservative ! Xaviera is booking until the early hours down into her chair in writing . PCs are available for use if you are not one of your own. The garden studio is separated from the house for a more private stay , and I think the lovely attic rooms are finished now .
We 'll definitely be back . Thanks X and P Gilly & Suzie

Xaviera en Philip zijn erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Een warm welkom in hun gezellige villa. De B&B ligt zeer dicht bij het stadscentrum ( minder dan 5 minuten per tram). Comfortabele kamer en uitstekend bed. Ontbijt was heerlijk. Als u voor een gezellig verblijf zoekt met vriendelijke makkelijke mensen kiest, kies dan voor Xaviera Hollander's Happy House in plaats van een hotel. Ze hebben ook een prachtig tuinhuis!

Reviewed 5 August 2013

Stayed August 2013, travelled with friends

Reviewed 23 July 2013

Stayed July 2013, travelled with friends

"The house itself has lots of character and is a great introduction when arriving in Amsterdam"

We spent three nights here in Xaviera Happy House in late July 2013 . The house itself has lots of character and is a great introduction when arriving in Amsterdam. The breakfasts were very nice and relaxed and in the courtyard , and the chefs were very friendly and helpful. The location was excellent , in a very nice part of town just outside the tourist center . It was very nice walk along the quieter local canals early each morning , as the busy tourist canals in the city center known. The design of the houses and neat streets around this area is really nice to walk around and check out. Xaviera's husband also hooked us up with the museum pass reduction tickets from the house which was very convenient to the city before . The great thing is that the house is still very close to the city center , 10-15 minutes on the tram , which is very convenient . Europe was a heat wave while we were there , and our room was a little warm place when trying to sleep , but we do not suffer a lot . We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it .

Glenn and Hannah Burrell - New Zealand

Reviewed 22 July 2013

Stayed July 2013, travelled with friends

Reviewed 4 June 2013

Stayed June 2013, travelled solo

Reviewed 16 April 2013

Stayed April 2013, travelled on business

Reviewed 23 March 2013

Stayed March 2013, travelled solo

Reviewed 29 December 2012

Stayed December 2012, travelled solo

Reviewed 5 November 2012

Stayed August 2012, travelled as a couple