We really enjoyed our stay in Kirsten’s stylish loft apartment, and found Kirsten to be very friendly, helpful and communicative.
The apartment is situated close to the lovely Vondelpark, and the stunning Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, and we loved riding our rented bikes around the park and further afield.
The specially designated cycling lanes gave us the confidence to ride around the city and explore interesting areas like De Pijp and Amsterdam Noord (the free ferry shuttle behind the central station was crammed with cyclists) but there are also plenty of great restaurants and cafes within 5-10 minutes walk of the apartment. The Ping Pong Bar on Overtoom is a must if you like vegan food and table tennis, as is the cosy Jazz Cafe Alto in Leidseplein if you enjoy jazz.
Finally one word of advice. We were aware from the listing and reviews that the apartment was accessed via three very steep flights of stairs. We were fortunate to be met by the son of one of Kirsten’s friends who gave us a hand with our heavy luggage. Otherwise it would have been a bit of a struggle, so do avoid taking large suitcases if you can.