A well deserved 5/5 stars!
This is a lengthy review but if you’re considering booking this Airbnb for any length of time BOOK IT - it’s the perfect accommodation!
Location:
Excellent location to explore Amsterdam, for the first or 7th time! Located on a residential street you’ll feel right at home. Conveniently across the road is Albert Heijn (please see notes below on information related to the supermarket). Getting to the Airbnb is VERY easy. From Schipol Airport you can get the train directly to Amsterdam Science Park (this is the closest station within walking distance of the Airbnb). Walking from the station to the Airbnb takes around 8-10 minutes. We were greeted by Tijmen (brother of host) - hosts were travelling themselves - who had let us drop our belongings whilst the Airbnb was being cleaned. Check in was easy and straight forward (a few issues with keys but sorted relatively quickly). LOCATION IS PERFECT! We travelled back and forth using the train and metro - would recommend getting a travel card for your stay (easiest and cheapest).
Accommodation:
A 1 bedroom apartment. Two other rooms are used by hosts as a medication room and a child’s bedroom so not in use for stayers. No issues with accommodation, it was as described. Would have liked access to the garden but issues with keys* wasn’t an issue though as we could access from the main road. Washer and Dryer (helpful for coming home with clean clothes or the clothes we bought at the market).
*important to note that hosts belongings remain in Airbnb as this is their home*
Hosts:
10/10 - despite being away Maarten was on hand and answered any questions within speedy time. Super accommodation and friendly. Made suggestions on attending the biggest fair in Europe - which was amazing!
Unfortunately didn’t get to meet the hosts, but we did meet his brother who was very welcoming and approachable during the stay! Would 100% stay here again and I recommend you do too!
Summary:
All in all an amazing airbnb. Hosts were great, Airbnb was as described and the location is perfect. I’ve been to the Netherlands many times and I always stay in airbnbs. This one is 100% top of the list!
Good things to know:
1. Smoking is permitted in the garden only.
2. Important to note that you can use bus, train or metro to move around the city. All stops (e.g bus stop, tram stop, metro and city lines) are closed by.
Would highly recommend this Airbnb!
Thanks again Maarten (and Tijmen) my sister had the best birthday and was so nice to be able to come back to a comfy and relaxing space after walking around and exploring!