My husband and I have both been to Amsterdam a couple times in the past and each time in a hotel. This was our first AirBnB experience in Amsterdam and Arien's home is a wonderful way to make your trip feel like you're a local and not a tourist. Her space is bright and airy, tucked in a neighborhood but surrounded by lots of amazing restaurants and cafes within a very short walking distance. We spent some time basking in the sun on the back porch and enjoying the gardens below and taking in all the beautiful surrounding homes.
As a host Arien was very gracious, accommodating, and easy to contact. She checked on us during our stay to make sure we still had everything we needed. She also provides all the amenities and even extras, like a stocked fridge, so your time there is as relaxing as possible as soon as you walk in. Even though the space is located in her home, it always felt very private.
If Arien's AirBnb is still available should we return to Amsterdam, we will definitely make it the place we choose to stay again!