Staying at Fleur’s Airbnb made our trip to Amsterdam lovely and memorable. I couldn’t imagine staying anywhere else during a return trip to this amazing city.
Although it’s not located close to the downtown touristy areas of the city, we preferred its location, as it allowed us to see more of the city during our trips to and from the center of town without having to deal with the wall-to-wall crowds seen downtown. Since it’s in a residential neighborhood, it’s also peaceful and quiet, making it perfect for getting a good night’s sleep. Nearby, there are some delicious cafes and restaurants (including SLA and Bar 1900), and it’s close to a beautiful park and lots of public transit options. It’s only about a 10 minute walk from the Muiderpoort train station, making arrival and departure into the city by train simple, and it’s a three minute walk to the 19 trolley/metro line that brings you downtown within 20 minutes or less.
The bedrooms were beautifully decorated, each has its own private bathroom with shower, and they appeared recently updated, so they far exceeded our expectations based on the photos. They also came fully stocked with towels, wine, tea and more to make your visit hospitable.
Fleur was an incredible and gracious host, who made us a delicious, full breakfast spread each morning, including eggs from the chickens she raises in the backyard. She gave us tons of tips for exploring the city both before we left for our vacation, and upon our arrival. She’s so friendly and funny, making the perfect person to act as a welcome wagon to a new city — she even picked up our laundry for us from the laundry service so we wouldn’t lose out on time during our vacation!
I could go on for days about how amazing this experience was, but I definitely recommend it to all travelers visiting Amsterdam.