We really loved being in Carolien’s apartment. It is located in a charming part of Amsterdam beside a canal, close to cafes, and also essentials such as a supermarket and laundrette. Very quiet at night, you are hardly aware of any neighbours, and there is very little traffic noise day or night. The apartment is on the first floor so there are a few stairs to navigate. They are a little narrow and steep but I guess that is traditionally Amsterdam! Once in the apartment everything is easy to access. A lovely sunny room with a very comfortable bed, table and couch. There is a large bathroom with a stand alone shower and a bath. Just down the corridor is the toilet which is for the personal use of the apartment only. The kitchen area is really well equiped. We had everything we needed for preparing breakfast and for heating up food we’d bought for dinner. There is a hob, and a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, kettle, pots and pans etc. There was a cold snap when we were Amsterdam but we found the heating in the apartment worked superbly. We didn’t get to meet Carolien but she was easy to communicate with via email and text and was very accommodating with allowing us to check in early after our long flight. We really did appreciate the little extras she left such as some wine, chocolates and fruit to welcome us. Over all it was a delightful experience to be there and we would definitely love to stay again when we are back in Amsterdam.