Melissa and Douwe's place is clean and modern in a quiet street in Overtoom neighborhood. It is in quick walking distance to Vondelpark (two blocks), the Museumplein and Leidseplein square. However , because it is on the other side of Singel, it is much less touristy and calm. There are many cafes and restaurants on Overtoom and Huygenstraat which makes the Amsterdam experience much more authentic.
The property is on the third and fourth floor of a typical Amsterdam house with narrow stairs which can be a challenge for people with mobility issues. The kitchen and living room are on the third floor. They are tastefully decorated and light and airy with many modern features. There is a half bathroom on this floor. The bedrooms which are on the fourth floor and are good size and clean with comfortable beds (which are important after a transatlantic flight). There is a good size full bath on this floor with a double sink, shower and a bathtub with modern touches and good light.
Though we did not spend any time on it (too cold/too wet), there is a good size roof deck which would be a nice amenity during warm weather.
Douwe was very responsive and had great local suggestions. He had clear and specific instructions which helped very much in navigating the neighborhood as well as the apartment itself. He was quite accommodating in check-in and check-out times which we were grateful, especially when arriving very early in the day from overseas
All in all, we were very pleased with the property itself and the location of it. We had a great time in Amsterdam, large part to Melissa and Douwe's apartment
Thank you Melissa and Douwe.