John and Gabrielle have years of experience in hosting and traveling the world. Their unique home is an experience in itself as it's bursting with colorful personality and charism. The home is located about 30 minutes from the main tourist spots in Amsterdam. It's easy to get to and surrounded by nice scenery. There is a wonderful restaurant across from the home, a supermarket below, and it's less than a block from an ATM. The home has access to an elevator that is definitely helpful to avoid the stairs.
During my stay, I slept in a lovely decorated room with a nice mattress. I shared the room with their adorable cat. The guest room has several items that are useful during your stay including robes, sandals, and a remote light/fan, however, there isn't a television or a clock.
I enjoyed a traditional breakfast that was provided by John every morning. I was also invited to intimate dinner parties with their global friends.
I didn't get much time in the common areas (kitchen, living area, or the beautiful patio). I wished there was more opportunity for that as it was one of the reasons why I decided to stay in the home.
The pros of this home are it's blooming with creativity, the location isn't far from the heart of Amsterdam, the bed is comfortable, and the breakfast is good.
The cons of this home are remembering all the instructions (how to open the door, which towels to use and making sure you have something scheduled to do), sharing a room with a cat, limited use of common areas, and the restroom is separate from the bathroom.