What a great stay. This was my first Airbnb experience and it totally blew me away.
Tootsie checked me early in the morning--far earlier than any hotel would allow--and helped me to set an agenda for my first day in town. We sat right down and had the best conversation. In just a few minutes, I felt like I had known her for years.
Tootsie generously provides organic bread, eggs, cheese, wine, fruit juice, coffee, and more. The outlay was far more than I could manage to consume in two days and really hits the spot after a long day of walking around Amsterdam. Oh, her handmade soap is righteous too.
In Tootsie's house, you're surrounded by books, art, music, artifacts, soul, and warmth. It's a tiny museum and library that just happens to be perfectly curated for my tastes. I spent quite a few hours sipping tea and coffee, flipping through books and listening to music. It was a great place to recover from a tiring day in the hustle and bustle of the city.
The bed was super comfy and I enjoyed visiting with her cats. Her place also is very-well-equiped with guides and maps and other resources for visitors.
Tootsie's neighborhood is awesome too. After getting some of the more obvious Amsterdam sites out of my system, I'd love to return and spend more time exploring real working neighborhoods like Oost.
You cannot find a more helpful or thoughtful host. In an offhand comment, I mentioned a few bands I enjoy. When I returned from a day of exploration, several of their CDs had materialized in the sitting room.
Thank you for making me feel so welcome, Tootsie!