Carel is an amazing host and his place is wonderful to stay at! We were very thankful for his hospitality and beautiful home. Our favorite part was being able to look out the window at the canal. The stairs are steep, they are traditional Dutch stairs as all staircases from the 1680’s are, they were a little daunting at first but you get the hang of it quickly. We would recommend this place to anyone who is considering it. We would stay here again if we return to Amsterdam!