Pieter was a wonderful host and it was a true joy to be able to experience life in an authentic and well-maintained canal house. We were welcomed with beautiful yellow tulips, crunchy stroopwaffles, and a small bottle of red wine that my mother and I enjoyed one evening. As a writer, the sturdy wooden desk overlooking Prinsengracht was a dream come true.

The location is right in the heart of the Jordaan neighborhood, surrounded by numerous small local restaurants and bakeries. It is only a five minute stroll along the canal to the Anne Frank House, the canal boat cruises, and the famous Nine Streets area filled with local shops. The train station is a 15-20 minute walk north and the Van Gough and Rijksmuseum are a 15-20 minute walk south, both easy walks across flat terrain and scenic canal bridges. To top it off, there is a bus that transports you directly from in front of Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and drops you off an 8-minute walk away from the canal house.

Inside the canal house, the beds were comfortable, there was plenty of hot water, and the kitchen was well appointed. I highly recommend this Airbnb gem!