I sit here happy to write a review of the Air B&B that my wife and I stayed at in Amsterdam recently. We had a great time and the quality of the apartment added to our enjoyment immensely. Below I will break down the important aspects of the space as I see it, but spoiler alert- I recommend it.
Location
Located across from the Amstel River it provides easy access to the metro as well as a host of other great Amsterdam attractions such as the botanical gardens, opera, and the Hermitage museum. Amsterdam is a city to bike around in, but the location of this apartment puts you right smack in the best parts of town.
The apartment is located behind a small art studio that you must pass through to get to it. It felt secure and the host provided us with keys for the studio so that we could pass in and out at our convenience. It felt like a great little retreat hidden away from the bustle of the city.
Amenities
This apartment is perhaps the best that we have ever stayed at. The host was friendly and a font of information, if asked. The room was extremely well stocked with food, lavatory/bath supplies, bedding, and any other thing you could hope for. I honestly think that you could be the most forgetful traveler and the Amstel River Garden Apartment would have you covered.
The space was large enough for two people and had plenty of chairs and furniture to crash on. There was even a charming outdoor space festooned with flowers which provided plenty of natural light and fresh air. It was amazing how peaceful a place could be considering it was in the middle of a giant city spare the singing of birds and the gentle sound of piano in the evenings.
Cleanliness
Perfection, absolutely no issues whatsoever. The sheets on the bed crisp, the bathroom was spotless, and the floors were free from debris.
Hosts
Rini was a fantastic host. We passed him most mornings on our way out through the studio space and he was eager to point us in the right direction and make any recommendations. He inquired us at several points during our stay as to how we were getting on and even refreshed the flowers and trash receptacles in our room. Top notch.
Summary
Highly recommended. We would stay here while visiting Amsterdam again.