Carel's Airbnb space is an architectural delight. It's modern, clean, bright, airy, and spacious, occupying the entire top floor of his canal-front home, built in 1680, during Holland's "Golden Age." The spiral stairs can be a bit challenging the first time or two, but after that, says this 72-year-old, they're just part of the charm of this early-Amsterdam home. The location couldn't be better; the Rijksmuseum is less a 10-minute walk, and the Van Gogh Museum is only an additional 5 minutes in the same direction. Access to the city-wide tram system is only 200 meters away, on an adjoining street. Last, but not least, Carel, the host, is warm and welcoming, and a very interesting, accomplished person.