Hi, my name is Neal and I am the proud owner of Neal Estate. I have extensive experience traveling and working all over the world, with my base in Amsterdam. After hosting for over 10 years, I have honed my skills in making guests feel at home and providing top-notch service. In fact, I have been awarded the title of "Best host in The Netherlands" by Airbnb, which is a testament to my commitment to providing a great experience for my guests.

De Windketel, fully renovated in 2025, is a unique boutique hotel set in a lush garden. Enjoy a cozy kitchen/diner, underfloor heating, and AC in the living room & bedroom rare comforts in the city. With a king-size bed upstairs and a sleeping couch in the living room, it’s perfect for couples or small families. Nestled in the heart of the city, it offers a peaceful, homely retreat. We look forward to warmly welcoming you to this special place. 🍽 Gourmet Kitchen & Modern Amenities Welcome to your home away from home! This cozy ground-floor apartment offers everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Enjoy cooking in a fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials, perfect for preparing meals or a morning coffee. The stylish living room features a comfortable dining table, great for meals, remote work, or simply unwinding. A separate toilet adds extra convenience, and to make your stay even more welcoming, complimentary tea and coffee are ready for you. For a cozy ambiance or your favorite playlist, the space is equipped with a Sonos sound system just connect and enjoy. Come relax and feel right at home we’ve taken care of the little details so you can focus on enjoying your stay. 🛋 Open and Inviting Living Space Head upstairs to a stunning, sun-drenched living room that’s bright, airy, and beautifully spacious. Floor-to-ceiling windows on all four sides flood the space with natural light, while elegant drapes provide both privacy and a touch of luxury. From here, enjoy a charming view of Watertorenplein. The room is thoughtfully furnished with a curated mix of Dutch Design pieces, blending the work of emerging talents and renowned designers to create a space that’s both stylish and comfortable. Whether you're relaxing on the plush. couch / sleeper sofa, catching up on your favorite shows with the smart TV, or enjoying music through the Sonos sound system, this space is designed for pure enjoyment.

Our boutique hotel stands in the middle of the Watertorenplein next to a giant white water tower that is still in operation. The house is a national monument and was once owned by the municipal water company Amsterdam. The drinking water that was stored in reservoirs on site was transported via the machine pump building (the current café-restaurant Amsterdam), then pumped into the city, passing the wind boiler house in the process. In the house, there was a huge copper boiler or expansion vessel. This ensured that the pressure in the pipes remained at the same level. In 1994, the Municipal Waterworks left and the site became a car-free residential area with 600 new homes, officially the first eco-neighborhood of the Netherlands. The homes are built with sustainable materials and have low energy consumption. Since 2020, the homes have been 'gasless' and connected to a heat network. Rainwater is drained in the neighborhood to the Waterleliegracht, a newly dug canal on the south side of café-restaurant Amsterdam. Here you can sit outside next to the canal in the summer. The inner courtyard is car-free and was designed by the world-famous landscape architect Adriaan Geuze