An incredible apartment and a fantastic host!
Bas could not have been more welcoming or more helpful. From after booking and prompt responses, to messaging us mid-trip to ask how it's going and if we need anything.
When we asked for changes to check-in and check-out times, Bas went way beyond what anyone would deem reasonable, and this saved us a lot of hassle and made the trip so much more relaxing. He even guided us via phone when we got hopelessly lost, and showed incredible patience for my total lack of spatial awareness :)
To the apartment itself: FANTASTIC!
Lovely furnishings and a very well specced and stocked kitchen (including a beautiful, whole-bean espresso machine), a high-spec smart TV with a full-host of channels and wireless Sennheiser headphones, high-speed WiFi, a luxuriously comfortable bed plus a set of maps, guides and recommendations. The attention to detail is stunning and it's clear Bas has worked hard to make sure guests have a great time.
Oh and did I mention the stunning artwork that adorns every wall?
The location was also perfect for us: with lovely canal views, it's located in a tranquil area well-removed from the hustle and bustle of the inner city. But that doesn't mean it was *far* from it. It's a few minutes to the very trendy and hip Haarlemmerstraat (I think that's the name), and just 10 minutes or so from the central station, en-route to which lie very busy streets with lovely bars, restaurants and shops.
If I'm ever in Amsterdam again, I'll have no hesitations staying at this apartment. And neither should you!