Communication wasn't what I expected given previous reviews. My first request took several days to get a response and subsequent communication was the same.

On the day of check in we found the key, but we had not been given instructions on how or where to use said key. We had to call when we tried every lock and nothing worked (you have to turn clockwise while jiggling a bit, FYI).

Once we got in, the apartment itself is nice, if a bit dark and warm in the summer (it's in the basement). I chose this place for the bathroom, which is indeed very large and nicely done. However, the bathtub had quite a bit of soap scum and the shower had a little mold in the corner. It seems like just a quick rinse had happened before we arrived and not a thorough cleaning.

We could have used a floor towel, getting in and out of the bath and shower was a wet affair with only the two small bath towels. There is a very strong sewer odor that comes up from the drains so keeping the bathroom doors closed is a must or you'll have a stinky apartment!

Would have been nice to have some coffee mugs.

The place is overall stylish and comfortable and fine for a few nights stay. Do not be scared off by proximity to the church; the windows are doubled glazed and you can barely hear the bells when you are awake and we didn't hear them at all at night.

However we were woken up before 7am by very heavy footsteps back and forth repeatedly above the bed. Confusingly, I have to assume this was the owners since their apartment is upstairs.

The area is just ok; Jordaan is a little overhyped in my opinion and the particular area is a bit touristy yet not so close to public transit. There are nicer areas of Amsterdam that will give you better value for your money. Unless you leave the door wide open here, there's not really a view of the canal so if that's why you've selected this place then I would go elsewhere. If it's warm during your visit, also know you have to leave the door open if you want any air; there are no operable windows.

Bottom line: it's decent. Definitely not terrible but definitely not a good value for the money. If you need to be in the particular area, go for it. Otherwise, find yourself a better value.