Raul's apartment is exceptional clean, stylish and comfortable. In reading about other properties in Amsterdam we discovered that many require climbing narrow stairs to upper floors. We loved that Raul's apartment is at street level with only four steps down. By the time we got there on 11/11 we had been traveling since 10/23. Having a washer dryer in the unit for freshening up a few items was also great. But, the very best thing about Raul's apartment is the location. We stepped out the door to a gorgeous canal view and were only steps away from many cafes and restaurants in Rembrandt Plaza. It was also just a short work to the flower market. Other major sites such as the Anne Frank house, Van Gough Museum and Rijksmuseum could be reached comfortable in 15-20 minutes. Also, just a few steps away was a landing for the On-Off Boat and after a short walk further there was an On-Off bus stop. So, the excellent location made getting around this amazing city very easy. Raul was also an excellent host. He responded quickly to any contact and was very courteous, friendly and helpful. Hopefully, someday we'll be able to visit Amsterdam again. If we do, we'll try to book with Raul.