My husband and I stayed at Kirsten's apartment for 4 nights at the beginning of July. We highly recommend staying at Kirsten's apartment and we would gladly book it again in the future if we return to Amsterdam. Kirsten is a great host -- very friendly and communicative. She was helpful in giving us directions to and from her apartment on arrival/departure. We arrived via train and departed via plane and getting to/from the train station and airport couldn't have been easier. Kirsten also gave us great recommendations in the neighborhood. We traveled all around Amsterdam during our stay and De Pijp was by far our favorite neighborhood that we visited. It is easy to get anywhere you need to go from the neighborhood (Museumplein is a 10 minute walk away, walking to the canal rings is very easy, and for those times that you are traveling a little farther out, the tram is nearby). The neighborhood has an easygoing, laid back feel to it, which is a different vibe than some of the more touristic parts of the city. If you are looking for a down to earth place to unwind at the end of the day, this is the perfect neighborhood for you. There are a lot of great coffee spots and restaurants nearby.
I'm a vegan, which is one of the reasons this neighborhood was of interest to us. If you're vegan or like to eat plant based on occasion you will find a number of delicious and creative spots for lunch and dinner in De Pijp. Be sure to try Hearth. Kirsten's apartment is tastefully decorated with nice touches (terrific art, big windows that get lots of light); it also has a warm, welcoming vibe which makes it feel like home. Thank you Kirsten for a great stay!