We had a great time in Alexander’s place! The location is perfect as I was looking for something away from the tourist crowds but still close to everything. We are only 20 minutes tram/bus ride to Amsterdam Centraal (5 minutes walk to the bus stop) and the city center, 15 minutes walk to Vondelpark and about 30 minutes walk to De Pijp.
The apartment is right on the canal which you can see through the big windows in the living room. The living/dining room is spacious and full of light. The kitchen is small (by American standards only) but has everything you need including a dishwasher! There is even a washer on the private balcony off the kitchen.
Two things to note. The bathtub (which is gorgeous) is actually inside the bedroom, which might make it weird for some people. The sinks in the bathroom area and in the toilet room are small which does make it tricky if you want to shave, for example, but they do the job otherwise. Toilet is in a separate room (typical for Europe) which runs on a small side: if you are a larger person you might actually have to keep the toilet door open 😅
Overall though we had a great stay. The apartment is beautiful and all the furniture/decor is unique and full of antique finds. Location was perfect for us. Check out Sham West, an amazing Syrian restaurant 1 minute walk away! Kathmandu Kitchen, a Nepalese place, is about 3 minutes walk. Plenty of bars and cafes nearby too! Communication with Alexander and his wife was super smooth too.