We really enjoyed our stay in Mark’s lovely flat! He was a wonderful host. Mark helped us to feel very welcome and comfortable. He provided a lot of insight and advice to help us quickly familiarize ourselves with the neighbourhood and transportation system. Communication with him was quick and easy right from the time of booking.
The flat was exactly as pictured in Mark’s photos. It was roomy, bright, and well-stocked with everyday essentials. It was clutter-free and very cozy. We felt at home right away! We enjoyed making meals in Mark’s new kitchen. The Wi-Fi connection was excellent. The Mercatorplein area has everything you need (grocery, wine/beer shop, restaurants, coffee shop). It is a quiet, family neighbourhood, but only minutes away from the city centre by bus or tram (which run frequently and are easy to use).
One of us is celiac and needs to eat gluten free. The wonderful restaurant on the square, “Zurich”, was able to accommodate us. The grocery store, “Ekoplaza”, had the widest selection of gluten free options and very helpful staff. The café/restaurant, “Bagels & Beans”, had fresh-baked, gluten free bagels. The famous pancake restaurant, “Pancakes!” also had gluten free options.
We loved our home-away-from-home in this fabulous city. We highly recommend Mark’s flat as your home base to explore all that Amsterdam has to offer!