This is potentially a fantastic place to stay, and should be considered.
The location is amazing , a short walk from the station , and right on a canal, in an older building. There are numerous cafes, restaurants and supermarkets within a few minutes walk, whilst the highlights of Amsterdam are all within walkable distances. The neighbourhood also feels very safe , and as such It really does fit the bill for the quintessential Amsterdam location.
The communication in the booking and lead up was great whilst the checkin was handled very well , by a lovely young lady. However the promise of being available for contact , should there be an issue , wasn’t present when we found some of the essentials weren’t on site.
The apartment itself is down a few steps below the road level, but does give a nice vista out onto the local street, whilst still remaining private. The space itself is quite large for a studio apartment , and although the ceiling is low ( 1.90 metres) it didn’t feel cramped .
The apartment is reasonably well appointed with appliances , although a microwave is the only cooking option, which does limit, a little , self catering. It had only a few condiments , that appear to be to be solely left overs from other tenants. The furnishings however are a little tired and stained , and the crockery was old and chipped. This , along with some cleaning issues , means that the potential has not been realised. It is certainly expensive, which is along the lines of the the Amsterdam market , so no complaints there , but a few dollars doing upgrades, cleaning and providing a few more condiments , should be undertaken
On balance , we would return for the location alone , but it could certainly be improved with little cost and some effort