I can't say enough about Chiara and family's hospitality. The communication was superb and very timely. Gabriel greeted me at AMS Airport and personally took me to the apartment. It was such a relief to have all the hassle of arriving taken care of for me. They did the same on the return. From the door of the apartment to the airport terminal. The apartment is in a perfect location. You walk out the door to the lively flower market. The back side of the building is lined with some of the best restaurants in the city (I recommend Norlin Tibetan cuisine right behind the apartment) . The view from the apartment over the canal is sublime. You can walk or bike (Bike City had good service and rentals) within 10 mins to Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum, red-light district, and high end shopping. I can't imagine a better location for exploring the city. The building has a lot of character starting with the steep stairs. The room is clean and good for 3-4 people, nothing fancy. It was a little loud outside on Saturday night but I enjoyed watching the streets from the large windows overlooking the canal. Overall, I would recommend this apartment highly. The hosts are extremely committed to making sure your stay is excellent.
Thanks for a great visit!