Without a doubt, Erik is one of the most thoughtful, warm, and genuine Airbnb hosts we've had. He is quick to reply to messages, and he very kindly responded to my enquiries (prior to my making the booking) with patience and clarity. Upon check-in, he offered my partner and I tea, and spent time chatting with us, getting to know us, and giving us tips and recommendations for what to do in the area.
The location is in a quiet neighbourhood, which is really nice if you want to be away from the noise and the party scene in central Amsterdam. It is near a few supermarkets and convenient stores, and it is only a 5-minute walk to the free ferry which takes you to the centre of Amsterdam.
The room itself is a lovely, cosy, and private space on the top floor of the apartment, accessible via two sets of stairs. We were able to lock the door to the bedroom if we needed to, and Erik respected our privacy when we are in the room. The bed and pillows are very comfortable and we usually slept right through the night. The heating in the room was also very sufficient, which was lovely as it was cold and rainy in Amsterdam during our stay. The room itself had all the facilities we needed for our stay, including a kettle, a coffee pot, teas and coffees, jams, cutleries, and plates. There were a few snacks left for us when we arrived which greatly added to the warm welcome. Erik also generously left us croissants and bread rolls in the mornings, which I thought was incredibly thoughtful. The bathroom also had sufficient toiletries for us to use, which was very handy when our supplies ran out.
I wished we got to stay a few more days but I would absolutely love to stay at Erik's again when we come back to Amsterdam, and I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Erik's place to all.
Thank you Erik for your hospitality. You are an asset to Airbnb and your guests are the lucky ones if they're able to stay at your place.