Ellen is the best host I've ever had in an Airbnb. The studio is very beautiful and carefully planned. It feels smaller than it looks in the photos, but it's actually so convenient that it doesn't matter at all. The functionality is above and beyond: The storage under the bed, the lovely west-looking large terrace, the shower, the toilet, the kitchen sink, stove, coffee maker, central heating... Ellen thought of it all. We even got to do our own laundry with the machine, which of course was equipped with washing liquid. The fact that Ellen used to live there for 6 months made this studio so well-thought that it is an absolute pleasure.
On a personal note, Ellen was extremely nice and communicative. She checked that everything is ok several times (she sent us messages via AirBnb chat). We needed some extra coffee pods, towels and a USB charger and she provided them in no time (the charger was her personal charger, it was not included with the studio). We even got to chat with her a little bit and had a great conversion. Her dog and cat are sooooooo cute!
A few considerations for future guests who might not have the same preferences as ours:
- The bed is wobbly and soft. I myself a more of a hard-mattress type and couldn't find a problem, but other might find it inconvenient. Also the person on the inner side of the bed has no way of coming out without interrupting the other person.
- The studio is located in the 4th floor without an elevator, which requires climbing 4 staircases (with high Dutch stairs).
- The bathroom is extremely small, and the sink there is too small. We found ourselves using the kitchen sink for brushing our teeth. However, it is still well planned; there is a steam window above the shower which gives access to fresh air and releases steam, and the shower itself is really good.