Our stay in Marcel’s Terrace Apartment was our first experience with airbnb. I can’t imagine a better introduction. He picked us up at the airport, pointed out areas of interest, and gave us suggestions for getting around the city. The location is excellent. There are grocery stores, cafès, and shops within easy walking distance. In fact, we walked all over Amsterdam from this location. Marcel had cold beer and wine waiting for us when we arrived. He also had travel cards and bikes at our disposal.
The apartment is small but efficient – actually a little larger than I thought looking at the pictures. Also, it is well organized with storage spaces. The real bonus (besides Marcel himself) is the terrace. We used it as our main living space. Amsterdam experienced a heat wave during our visit, and the terrace saved us. We sat out for our morning coffees, barbequed supper in the evening to avoid cooking inside, and relaxed under the umbrella.
On the second day of our stay, we arrived to find a fan waiting outside our apartment because Marcel was concerned we may be uncomfortable in the heat. Marcel goes above and beyond to ensure the comfort of his guests. Once you arrive, you need not see him again. However, he lives on the next floor down and is available for any questions or assistance. After our five day stay, he drove us to the train station. Thank-you Marcel!