I cannot recommend this place enough!
1. The room: clean, comfortable, and cozy. The room is quite basic, with just the necessary amenities (comfortable double bed, book case, TV, closet, mini fridge) but Parag and Henry provided personal touches (refreshments, snacks, guidebooks and maps of the city). The ensuite bathroom was always clean and the patio provided plenty of natural light to the room. The room is also very private: when you enter the apartment, you will see the door to your room immediately on the left. Parag and Henry's place is through a separate door. The stairs leading downstairs to the room are VERY steep. If you are an able-bodied person, a little bit of caution will do. If you do have any challenges with mobility, you might want to reconsider.
2. The location: perfect for the non-touristy tourist. I spent a year studying abroad in Amsterdam so, when I booked this AirBnb, I knew the city's neighborhoods pretty well. The apartment is central but is outside of the centre — if you want to avoid droves of tourists, drunk bros, and tacky stores, you DO NOT want to stay in the centre. At Parag and Henry's, you were still walking distance to the centre but you could relax in a quiet, local neighborhood. You definitely still get the 'Amsterdam feel' (I stayed at Parag and Henry's with my boyfriend, who had never been to Amsterdam, and he did not feel as though he'd missed out on the classic Amsterdam experience by not staying in the centre). The neighborhood around Parag and Henry's place is near the UvA, so there are many lovely cafes and bars to check out. The apartment was also quite close to some of my favourite neighborhoods such as De Pijp (great restaurants, very different vibe to the centre of Amsterdam), Oosterpark, and the gorgeous canals around Utrechtsestraat. On top of all this, the apartment is around the corner from the Albert Heijn — one of the best grocery stores of all the cities I've visited!
3. The hosts: Parag and Henry were both amazing. Our check-in was smooth and we were given the utmost privacy. Our hosts checked in with us at times throughout our stay. For example, it was particularly hot when we arrived, so we received a text from Parag asking if we needed a fan in our room. That thoughtfulness was much appreciated! Parag and Henry kept our room tidy and well-stocked throughout our stay, going completely beyond our expectations.