We were very happy with our stay with Erik and Ernestine. We were immediately greeted upon arrival by E&E, who live in the apartment above, plus their two kids and some friends as well. It was a very warm way to arrive in Amsterdam. They even gave us a tour of their beautiful apartment during the time we were there. There were also Stroopwaffles waiting for us inside our apartment which was a very nice touch.

The location cannot be beat. Right on Singel Canal which is the closest of the rings to the center of the city. We spent much time just sitting out in front (chairs provided) and just people watching on the street and in the canal.

The apartment was very clean and had a ton of personality. Decked out with the owner's book and record collection, some Amsterdam-y items, very cute antique table and chairs and a nice couch. I enjoyed using Erik's record player and his awesome collection of 80s singles. The bed (two twins pushed together) was very comfortable. There was also a kitchenette (sink and fridge included) with a coffee maker, teamaker, and a fridge stocked with various beers and ciders which were included during our stay. The bathroom was small but usable for two people. There was no air conditioning but a fan that kept us pretty cool considering how hot it was while we were there.

There were only a couple of towels and no bathmat when we arrived but these were given to us immediately upon asking.