This apartment is wonderful in every way. It's in the best possible location just inches from the 9 Streets area of the Canal district - a stylish, beautiful, and very laid back area with plenty of boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The apartment itself, on the second floor of a classic Amsterdam building, manages to be both tastefully decorated and really charming, with winding stairs and a traditional attic bedroom.
There's an airy open plan living area with a stylish sofa at one end, and a full kitchen, plus dining table and luxurious shower room at the other. The balcony is large enough to enjoy a meal or drinks outside, and looking out onto the higgledy piggledly green patchwork of back gardens at the centre of this block of streets with a coffee is a real pleasure, in part because there's no way you'd know they were there from the street. Secret Amsterdam!
The bedroom is again a completely charming mix of minimal decor and historic architecture. The bed was very comfortable, the duvet was goose-down, and it all felt pretty luxurious, yet simple.
Tessa the owner was so kind, and could not have been more helpful when our travel arrangements went awry, making arrangements for us to pick up the keys late at night (we were very delayed.) This is her home rather than a rental investment and it absolutely shows. Thanks so much Tessa, you have a beautiful home!