Our small family (myself, my wife, and our 2-year-old daughter) had a great month-long stay at Carolina's Westerpark Sanctuary.

Carolina was incredibly kind, making sure we had everything we might need for a comfortable stay, including everything our little one needed (high chair, stair gates, etc.). She could not have been more helpful and kind during our stay.

Being located in a former office building, the apartment itself is quite unique. It starts off with a small entranceway, leading to a spiral staircase up to the apartment. At the top of the stairs is the studio, with a living room, eating area, and kitchen in a large open space, and a small bathroom behind the only internal door. Up another set of stairs is a large loft area with the main bedroom, a sofa that can also fold out into a bed, and some drawers and hangers. There are large windows on the main floor, and two skylights in the A-frame-like roof, so there is plenty of light and airflow. We stayed in August, and even when the weather was warm, the apartment was a very nice temperature.

The location was fantastic for us. Across the street from the fabulous Westerpark (make sure to go to the market and the food market that are held there each month, if you can). Our daughter had no end of things to do in the area, including the petting zoo, the splash pool, wild bunnies to watch, and plenty of playgrounds in the pool and surrounding areas. The parents enjoyed the food in the neighbourhood, close access to bike rentals, trams, and bus service, as well as being within walking distance of most things in Amsterdam.

We had a great time and recommend others with families or who want to stay in a place outside the city centre, but close enough to quickly be in the city consider Carolina's place.

Thanks again for everything, Carolina!