Staying with Wendie and Hans was central to my fantastic time in Amsterdam! They were very warm, welcoming, and friendly: Wendie greeted me and took 15 minutes to sit me down with a map of the city, and told me about some of the best local spots to see, with Hans later telling me about some awesome local restaurants and events that were happening in town. Wendie was even kind enough to share with me a few fresh muffins one morning, and to tell me about a special rail discount card for a side trip that I was planning.

The bedroom was cozy, comfortable, and clean; and the bathroom was luxurious with a big bathtub. I particularly appreciated the treats bar, with a coffee maker, tea, and snacks - they made for the best way to start each morning. The only thing that you will have to watch for is that the main entry door needs firm force to open and close, as the humidity during my trip affected its fit.

The room was perfectly situated on the main shopping street of Leidsestraat, and many of the main sights of Amsterdam were within a 20 minute walking (!) distance. Better still, the necessities were all within a two block radius, including: a tram stop, the airport bus stop, fast food places, a pharmacy, and a grocery store. Not surprisingly, this is a very busy neighbourhood, and you may want to be aware of this if you are sensitive to crowds, or to street noise, as you will hear a bit of it in the room.

All in all, Wendie and Hans were the perfect hosts, and the room was the perfect place for me to stay during my trip - they all embodied that quintessential Dutch "gezelligheid" spirit, and I'm very thankful to have experienced it!