What a find! We absolutely loved this place. The selfish part of me doesn't really even want to write this review because the more popular it becomes the harder it will be for us to find availability for our next visit :). Still we definitely owe it to our hosts to describe our experience.
I will start with a couple of small caveats...
There is some noise. Especially on the "non-school" evenings. If you are *particularly* sensitive to noise this may be a problem, though to be entirely frank, "I am looking for uninterrupted peace and quiet, so I am going to book a stay in the absolute centre of one of Europe's most nocturnally active cities", is not an idea that is going to win you a Nobel prize. Some activity through the evening is completely expected. Indeed, it's at least part of the reason why a lot of you are visiting... not something to complain about. It was not a problem for us at all.
There are a set of stairs that take you from the ground floor entrance to the first floor and then two more sets to move between the 3 floors inside the apartment. They are narrow and steep. Most buildings in Amsterdam have this design. I'm a pretty big guy and while I wasn't going to win any awards for grace as I moved between the floors it was all perfectly fine. If you have actual mobility challenges it could be a problem for you. For anybody else, take care and it's no problem at all.
With all this said, the apartment is *perfectly* located, right in the middle of the action. You leave the apartment and walk 30 seconds around the corner and you are in Dam Square right in the centre of the city. No late night public transport, no figuring out the night bus schedule, no taxis. You are right in the thick of it. Everything you might need is a short walk away.
The apartment is set over 3 floors, with the first floor being a large living space with a full kitchen and comfortable sofas . The second floor is a large double bedroom and toilet and the third floor is an amazing wet room with a huge tub and large hammam / shower room. There is a television on every floor should you want to spend some time relaxing and planning your next adventure. This includes the wet room so you can also enjoy a movie from the tub.
There is a large Albert Heijn supermarket just around the corner too so you can stock up on supplies very easily.
We were very well looked after from start to finish. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. Just a fantastic stay, we left yesterday and are already contemplating our next visit.
Thank you so much Paradise. You helped make our break exactly as relaxing as we had hoped. See you again soon hopefully.