We absolutely loved our stay. We would recommend Elwin's apartments to everyone and anyone. We loved that the appartment had everything you could need for making our own meals and the convenience of a washer and dryer was amazing (the airport lost my bag so I was really grateful for a W&D). The bed and pillows are super comfortable... I have never slept so well away from home... I think I even slept better than I do at home! Lol.
Very conveniently located to the transit system, the downtown core and both train stations (especially HS).
I would say Elwin has done a great job creating a welcoming space that gives you a sense of being right at home and for a great price.
The front desk staff go above and beyond and are very helpful and pleaseant. They helped us with a few issues we had with the airport regarding my bags etc. Overall, I would recommend it and I will definitely be back if I get the chance again.
There is a bakery on Van Hogendropstraat called UW VOORDEELBAKKER (www.uwvoordeelbakker.nl)... Ask for the strawberry tart with the sweet strawberry jam/syrup like middle.... You will not regret it. My husband isn't huge on sweets and he couldn't get enough of them and neither could I.
... 10 min walk
There is a Jumbo super market when you exit right from the residence exit and go allllllll the way down and turn left at the corner after the shell gas station. Fresh meat, Veggies, fruit, bread, cheeses, fresh squeezed orange juice etc... 10 min walk
HEMA in the downtown (ask google for the exact location) ... Great for household items, personal items (hygiene to clothing for child or adult) or just to grab some good food like fish and chips, stamppot, etc.... 15 min walk
Don't forget to check out the mauritshuis museum and download the free museum audio tour app to your phone. It is exactly the same as the one you can purchase at the museum.