When looking for a place to stay in Amsterdam, this place definitely jumped out to us. Who wouldn't want to stay in a windmill ? It was pretty awesome and it doesn't hurt that it's also a great conversation piece when explaining our trip to friends/family. The windmill was beautiful and Roel was very nice and accommodating. He seems like a pretty interesting guy and I wish we got to talk more, but we weren't there too long. It was a little time consuming going to and from his place (15 minutes on the tram + 10 minutes of walking, maybe?), but for the experience of staying in a windmill, I thought it was worth it.

The only negative I have to say is that it did get cold in our room. Roel was willing to turn up the heater for us during our stay on the first night, but it didn't seem like it was up on the second night. We got back to the place so late, I believe Roel was already asleep and we couldn't bring it up. It wasn't unbearable, just a little uncomfortable. I think it would add a lot to provide a space heater for guests that are particularly vulnerable to the cold like we are (we are California natives, so we're definitely not used to the cold).

All in all, it was a great stay for us and we would totally stay again if we ever head back to Amsterdam. Maybe next time we can actually hear more about the windmill and learn how to operate it like others mentioned ! Thanks again, Roel !