My husband and I had been on a canal boat with five other people in Belgium for in week in the rain, cold, and wind. We could not have been more delighted then to be in Debbie's studio. We did not realize she lived in the same building and were thrilled to have her greet us at the door with here warm welcoming smile, and help us up the steep Amsterdam steps with our luggage. We opened the door to the studio and entered an oasis of calm and comfort. Debbie's decorating is perfectly elegant and inviting. She had a gorgeous fresh flower arrangement on the mantel to further enhance the loveliness of the room. The studio is light and airy with windows over looking the garden even in the large bath area, with large sink and tub big enough for two. The rain shower is great, as well as the white fluffy towels and robes. Debbie provided all the amenities of a five star hotel, including rose soap petals and lavender salts for the bath. There is a separate toilet area which is a great idea. Debbie was very helpful for sightseeing in Amsterdam, leaving maps, books, and info as well as printing out our e tickets for the museums which saved us hours of standing in line. We loved the neighborhood of Oud West,with its open market down the street from the studio, with local cheeses, cold cuts, fresh produce, olives and baked goods. It was so easy to run down to get a fresh croissant at the market and come up and have a Nespresso coffee, or tea provided in our room in the morning. There is a very good friendly Tapas place on the corner which had delicious food, and a good sandwich shop down the street.
You can walk everywhere from the area, to the museums through Vondelpark, the Joordan for more cafes and restaurants, into the center. The number 17 tram in literally around the corner through the market, two minutes away, and takes you to the center and Central Station easily, but we walked mostly because we had delightful weather.
All in all we had a fabulous time, getting to meet Debbie and her son, and would love to return to Amsterdam and stay in Debbie's Airbnb, again. Truly a five star experience and thank you Debbie