As a first time booker through Airbnb, I was initially apprehensive. I've heard horror stories of things not being as they seem etc. However, I'm glad I followed my gut instinct and went for it. Greet was an awesome host! The place looks exactly like the photos, and being in the heart of Jordaan (a creative and beautiful part of the city), the location couldn't have been better. We didn't use the kitchen facilities as we preferred to go out but in terms of general facilities, we were happy - plenty of towels, nice shampoo/shower gel, loads of toilet rolls and a hairdryer. What more do you want for a few nights? The place was also lovely and spotless.
The only slight things to consider before booking this accommodation is that it is a small place. You're essentially in a big room, split off with a partition above. There isn't much in the way of privacy, so if you were two couples or similar wanting private rooms, this wouldn't be ideal really. When upstairs, you are still in the same room as the people below, so every noise is heard. Also, the queen bed downstairs is right next to the toilet. This makes going to the loo a bit awkward if you have someone sleeping in that bed. There was also some noise from above, but this is to be expected in a property of this type.
We were not actually bothered by any of these issues as we were with family and didn't need that much privacy. The fact that we were in a stunning apartment (with own key to access the private door) in a lovely area of Amsterdam, was more than enough for us! Moreover, having someone as lovely as Greet to ask any questions (but also to leave you to enjoy your trip undisturbed) was a huge bonus. She also let us check in early and leave late - what a star! We would definitely stay again 😃