We had such a wonderful stay at Matthijs’s place! He is so wonderful and welcoming.
Before we arrived, he remodeled the room. He was sure to let us know of the changes, so we could make an accurate decision regarding our reservation before arrival. Communication was easy, and he offered quick responses.
We arrived early in the afternoon and he helped us with our bags. Our room was ready early, which was also quite convenient. This AirBnB is located in the heart of Amsterdam. Honestly, I couldn’t have imagined a better location! It’s between Dam Square and the Red Light District, only a block or two away from both. Right in the heart of the nightlife and daytime tourist attractions, yet amazingly quiet on a safe feeling street.
Metro and bus lines were at our fingertips, but most of the time we could walk to our destinations. Our first day we took a free walking tour with FreeDam tours and the meet up spot was at the Old Church, just a few blocks down from the AirBnB. Over a 4 night stay we were able to get to where we wanted to go, with the convenience of home nearby in case we forgot something or the weather changed (it often sprinkles or rains for a bit and then stops). There are umbrellas by the entry way, but we happened to pack our own.
Complementary breakfast was a few blocks away at The Last Crumb (in Dutch). Delicious food, and because we were there 4 nights, Matthijs recommended we ask for variety. Often they were able to accommodate it, allowing us to sample a variety of their menu. Each morning we were greeted by a different person in the shop, so it isn’t guaranteed you’ll be able to order something different from the usual breakfast: coffee, fresh orange juice, croissant, and cold cut sandwich.
On a daily basis Matthijs checked in with us and offered helpful local tips.
We couldn’t ask for a better stay at such a nice AirBnB. If we’re back in Amsterdam, we’ll definitely book with Matthijs!