Louis’ flat is the most beautiful Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in and has the charm of a flat that’s lived in and loved (there’s a line in the 2nd bedroom measuring his son’s height from a few months ago, which we found adorable). The kitchen and dining area is beautiful and I found myself sitting at the dining table a lot -- either for the natural light that flooded in through the huge windows or just because it’s a nice place to have a conversation. The back yard was also lovely, though we didn’t get to use it because it was a little chilly when we visited. Louis met us when we checked in and he was very sweet, making sure we had everything we needed during our stay. The arrival gift of a bottle of wine and bar of chocolate didn’t go unnoticed and we enjoyed both of those as well 😁
The neighborhood is great — a little ways away from the hustle/bustle of the city center but not so far out that it was a trek to get to - about a 15 minute walk from the Anne Frank house.
One note for future travelers is that the bedrooms are downstairs in the basement and the bathroom/toilet are upstairs. We found the steps to be tall and narrow which took some getting accustomed to but also realized a couple of days into our trip that this is how Dutch stairs seem to be designed, so you'll be seeing them in a lot of places.
I’d definitely stay here again if it’s available the next time I’m in Amsterdam. Thank you again Louis!