First of all... WOW.
Host:
Ed is one of the most incredible people, and an absolutely amazing host. Communicating with him was a breeze, and he was always there to answer any questions we came across. My partner had a giant suitcase, and Ed without being asked offered to carry it up the stairs for us. You might not think this is a big deal, but once you see those stairs you’ll understand.
Stairs: Yes there are stairs, and yes they are steep. But do not let that stop you, it’s a part of the true Amsterdam experience. We had no issues navigating these steps, I only mention them in case someone has a bad leg and can’t climb stairs easily.
Apartment:
Stunning. Breathtaking. Immaculate. Peaceful. Relaxing. Everything.
There is no better place to stay in Amsterdam. The place was sparkling clean with every single thing though through, including some wine and fruits left for us. We had the doors to the patio area open the entire time while we were inside, and this really made the experience. The birds chirping while we were in bed having coffee, the ivy on the patio, the sunlight coming through... I mean really. This was a fairy tale. The fireplace is beautiful and made nights of writing and reading very romantic and enjoyable.
Everything you need has been thought of. There was even a steamer which was amazing since my partner and I blew a fuse in ours on our first day back in London. (Nailed it.)
I wish we could have stayed longer, 3 nights was not nearly enough.
Location:
Everything is walkable or you can take public transit. My partner and I are walkers, so we ended up walking to the more central parts, and really everywhere. The furthest we walked was roughly 30 minutes, and we could have easily taken public transit to get to our destination in about 10 minutes. This place really has an incredible and easily accessible location. We came in on a bus from the airport and only had to walk 6 minutes from the stop to Ed’s place. There’s public transit by his doorstep that will take you anywhere you want to go. Book it.
Last words:
Book it. Rent it. Do it. This place was a dream, and I wish I was back there every second of every day. Book it!