Ella’s place was a warm bright, comfortable and well equipped environment with some minor exceptions. The apartment is in a great location and communication with the host’s representative was excellent. The representative was there to meet us when we arrived and was very professional, provided a tour, information and answered any questions we had. A problem with the internet connection (not the fault of the owner) was solved aggressively and quickly with progress updates at regular intervals from our contact. The apartment is located in a vibrant area with many shops, cafes, restaurants and bars within blocks. Several key attractions are within easy walking distance including major museums. (note that several museums including the Van Gogh and the Stedelijk do not accept the museum pass provided). Access to public transportation is great with a tram stop located just a 2 or 3 minute walk from the apartment. The Albert Cuyp open air market is just around the corner. Despite being in a vibrant, busy area, on the ground floor and fronting the street it is relatively quiet during the day and very quiet in the evening and at night. I would not hesitate recommending this apartment to anyone looking for a pleasant, quiet, well located apartment for their Amsterdam stay. I would rate this apartment in the 4 to 5 star category except for the following.
There were two safety issues the owner was made aware of and promised to correct but were not accomplished before we left. Before booking potential guests should insure that the owner has resolved the two issues which, while creating a minor inconvenience, could be potential safety hazards. Gas stove controls can inadvertently be set to the off position in a way that gas continues to be supplied with no flame present an obvious hazard. The bathroom lights go off consistently after about 30 to 40 minutes. This most likely is the result of fixture overheating being resolved by a thermal protection switch on the lights. This condition can indicate a potential fire hazard and should be addressed.