We spent 6 nights at Saskia’s fabulous apartment in Amsterdam. She and Michel were warm and welcoming, and responded with lightning speed to our inquiries. They stocked the fridge with snacks and drinks, and had stroopwaffels, crackers, tea etc in the pantry. They had a Nespresso machine, which was great, and plenty of pods.
The space is as beautiful as it looks in the photos, and the location was ideal for us as we wanted to be close to everything but not in a noisy party zone. This apartment is so close to good restaurants and shops, but it doesn’t feel as touristy as the Jordaan and other busy areas. We never wished we were in a different area. You get a local feel which is lovely. As you can see by the rates, these are things you pay for in Amsterdam.
Our only problem - and it was a real one - was the construction noise every morning. As early as 6:30 they began and whatever they’re doing vibrates the whole unit and there is nowhere to hide. This was out of Saskia’s control, but did have a real impact on our stay. Maybe it won’t last long and affect other travelers, but it’s worth mentioning.
Otherwise, the water pressure is good, the hot water lasts, the beds were comfy. Oh and there are a couple of half length cabinets in each room, one with shelves and one with hanging space. It made it difficult to unpack and settle in... some drawers would make sense in such a big space where people will likely stay for more than a night or two. This may not be a concern if you tend to live out of your suitcase, but we like to move in.
You can’t tell from the pics, but the two bedrooms are downstairs, mostly below ground, as are both bathrooms. With the main living area upstairs, it requires a jaunt down the spiral staircase to get to a loo. There is also very minimal natural light down there which creates a cave you’ll love if you want to sleep in, but good luck waking a teenager!
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. 👍🏼