Wilma's place is so perfect if you are looking for a great place to stay while in Amsterdam. We wanted to be as close to the canals as we could be and our room at Wilma's BNB looked out over the beautiful canal and a little bridge. The room looks exactly like the pictures and as others have already said, the bed was so comfortable, you almost didn't want to get up in the morning!
Wilma was wonderful and met us at our arrival. She gave us a tour and introduced us to the house cat, Bonnie. Bonnie is a doll and will come by and visit if you leave the door open during the day.
The location of this Air BNB is perfect. You can walk 3 minutes along the canal and be at the tram stop. The tram is very easy and costs 7.50 euro for a 24 hours period. Then you can take that tram anywhere and see pretty much anything you want to see in Amsterdam. It is very easy to get around.
At Wilma's suggestion, we had breakfast at the cafe across from Oosterpark at the base of the church steeple. They made the most glorious large lattes with designs in the foam. It was just such a treat. The waffles there are amazing.
Be sure to go for a walk around Oosterpark...it is paradise. This is the most beautiful park I have ever seen. It is not to be missed.
Also, despite some of the reviews about the Heineken Experience not being worth it, we couldn't disagree more. It is a wonderful interactive tour which we loved and had the best time! At the end there is a bar in the basement where you get 2 free large beers and at the end of the tour one small beer. The bar in the basement is one of the coolest bars - it was packed and everyone was having a blast! The music was booming.
The other trip that is not to be missed was the tour to Keukenhof gardens. If you are there during tulip season, you really must go there and see how beautiful these flowers are. It is breathtaking!
This whole trip was simply amazing. If you are going to Amsterdam, you must contact Wilma. This is the best place to stay and we will absolutely stay here again in the future.
As others have said, the stairs are narrow and steep, but after all the walking we did and running up and down the stairs, by the last day, I hardly noticed them! Its a great workout!
Thank you to Wilma and Bonnie for opening your home to us. We will return!