Overall : Recommend
I usually assess in similar categories each time, so here we go:
1. Is it safe? Yes. Neighbourhood felt non threatening when we walked around at night. Building has locked access. Apartment has three point locked access door and is located on second floor.
2. Is it as described? Yes. I hadn’t appreciated how small the apartment. My estimate is 40 sq metres. This impacts in the bedroom where you can only access one side of bed. So one person has to climb over the other to get in or out.
3. Clean? Yes perfect
4. Host ? Good communication throughout the process. Bonnie met us at apartment and came to farewell us. All worked very well and very nice people.
5. Location. Good. A 15 minute walk to centraal station. 40 minute walk to the museums. Two supermarkets very close, a variety of restaurants within 5/10 minutes. Very good coffee very close by.
6. Shower. Ok. The water saving device reduced the flow too much for my liking and I like the water a little hotter than the temperature restrictor allows. Maybe I’m being picky.
7. Value . I think the answer is that it is good value for Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is delightful. But it is an expensive location.
Before I booked, I did a lot of research on Airbnb and competitor sites and identified this apartment as good value. Nothing has changed my mind and I consider that we made the right choice. Staying here has confirmed the expensive nature of this city.
Overall : recommend