We could not have dreamed of a better place to stay during our time in Amsterdam!! Kiek and her husband are the kindest, warmest hosts and they went above and beyond in making sure we had the very best time during our stay. We happened to be in Amsterdam on King's Day, which is one of the biggest holidays in The Netherlands. Kiek and her family and friends set up a table right outside their house along the canal and they invited us to join them for the afternoon. What a treat! We were able to see all the craziness of the day (music, endless party boats, and tons of orange!) and she even gave us to orange King's Day hats to wear so we could feel right at home.

If you have a love for history, you will absolutely love their beautiful home-it was built in the 16th century, is right on one of the main canals, and is truly a piece of Amsterdam's incredible history. The location couldn't be any more perfect-it's a 5-10 min walk from Centraal Station and is steps away from lots of wonderful restaurants and bars in the Jordaan neighborhood. The studio itself is adorable. It's a really big space (compared to what we are used to when traveling in Europe!) and we had all the amenities we needed. It also has a lot of character (with the original stone walls, low ceilings) and we loved those unique qualities as well.

If you're looking for a really cool experience in staying in a historic home in Amsterdam and want to meet the nicest people ever, don't even consider staying anywhere else!