OntheAmstel is located right on the Amstel river, close to the center of Amsterdam, in a charming neighborhood. Within walking distance are many coffee shops, restaurants, and a fabulous market (grocery store), the Marqt, for excellent, fresh food, drinks, wines and beers to purchase. Anoushka has a "no shoes" in the house policy, so bring slippers or extra socks to wear around inside. We love cats and felt right at home with the felines of the house; however, they are not allowed downstairs at all, so no worries about that. The Air BNB rooms and bathroom are located in the lower level (basement) of an original canal home (it is nice and quiet; Anoushka carried our luggage down and back up again when leaving), the main level has the entry way, a beautiful living space with sofa, chair and a large dining table with chairs, and a galley style kitchen. The living area has large french doors that open out back to the enclosed garden space and deck; the kitchen has a door that also leads to the same area. We enjoyed coming back from excursions and sharing a glass of wine on the deck in the sublime autumn air before heading out to dinner.
The bed was excellent! How many times have you had to attempt to sleep on motel beds?! This bedroom was large enough to easily accommodate two women traveling together with all their luggage! Plenty of storage for clothing. The bathroom is a shared household bathroom, with plenty of room, and was a feast for the eyes in white, with dark blue tiles; nice thick white towels-Anoushka had a stack of washcloths setting out! I had packed one as I've heard from friends that washcloths aren't common in European bathrooms. Plenty of hot water for showers, baths. As far as sharing goes, we had the bathroom to ourselves during our stay. There is a small bathroom with a toilet on the main level.
We came and went as desired. We felt safe and comfortable and loved mingling in with the locals, as if we belonged here. I'm of two minds: one wanting to share this "find" and the other part of me wants to keep it a secret, so I have it all to myself, haha! I guess I'll share-Anoushka and her home, a warm, wonderful experience awaits you here. If you want to stay in a home while traveling, enjoy sharing and learning about the culture, this is a great place, a home away from home.