Roel's home is in a really lovely part of Amsterdam. It's not the bustling center, but it's the ideal location to be able to relax after a busy day of visiting the city. The apartment is very spacious and accessible via only one flight of Netherlands-steep, but manageable stairs. The kitchen was supplied with everything we needed to cook meals, and Roel provided us with space in his refrigerator to enable such. Regarding the neighborhood, the apartment is situated on a quiet, residential street that's super conveniently located to the tram and a great grocery store. You can easily be in the center of Amsterdam or at a train station within 15-20 minutes.
Roel was easily one of the best hosts I've ever experienced through Airbnb. He provided a nice bottle of wine (2, actually) and countless tips from very clear instructions on how to get to the apartment from the airport to where to eat/shop in the neighborhood and even how to best enjoy Kings Day as a first-timer. Communication with Roel was very easy and prompt. Impressed yet? Well, he also offered us a ride to the airport on our last day with an impromptu stop at another historical spot in the city. We will definitely check with Roel first when we return to Amsterdam!