The perfect location for a trip to Amsterdam
- This was our first stay in Amsterdam and the first time we had used Airbnb so I was a little nervous. I had chosen a super host and had read all the reviews before I picked this place.
All the reviews are true and Arjan and Laura run a very efficient business.
From the start, Arjan told us he could collect us from the station for 35 euros to make things easier for us. We could have got the bus but it would have been much longer. We could have got a taxi but it would have been more expensive. The price was reasonable and it was literally a door yo door service there and back! A great touch that just makes life easier for you!
Laura and Arjan were very accommodating with check in and departure times which was a massive help. Theirs is one of the traditional tall narrow houses and the self contained apartment is in the basement of their house above. As mentioned in other reviews there is some noise from upstairs like water being turned on or people moving around, but it really is insignificant and has no impact on your stay.
When we got there Arjan took us into their house, got us a lovely cappuccino and gave us a map of Amsterdam. He then went through where to get the team from, where to get the bus from, how to walk into Amsterdam from the house ,where to get canal trips from and where the major monuments are, and marked them all on the map for us.
The apartment is in a lovely location on an island away from the noise of central Amsterdam. As other reviews have said it is lovely to just walk over the bridge from Amsterdam, to the quiet of your own little place!
We visited Keukenhoff while there, which was amazing, and our ticket included local buses to and from central Amsterdam. However to get the best out of it you really need to be there at 8am and it is quite a way out of Amsterdam. Again, Arjan helped us with this and offered to take us there for 45 euros, meaning that we could get there for 8am. We then made our way back on the bus.
The apartment is well equipped with kettle and fridge. You can either get your own stuff or there is a “mini bar” system where you just pay for what you use- coffee pods, milk, snacks, cold drinks etc. There were chocolates on the bed for us when we arrived which is a lovely touch. They also supply shampoo, conditioner and shows gel for their fabulous walk in rain shower. Not sure if it is replenished as we were there 4 nights but didn’t use it all!
I would definitely recommend this place. It’s s great location with hosts who really put in the time to make sure their guests have the best time!