Fantastic apartment in an old building situated in the citycenter. A terrace on top where one can sip a glass of wine, beer or whatever preferbed.Good to know that the stairs inside the apartment are quite steep.The owner, Mike, is superfriendly. Also, he answered all mailquestions within hours./Jonas
We only had 3 nights and 4 days in Amsterdam - Mike's place was like being at home - cozy and with everything we needed - location was just fantastic to get to where we needed to go. I personally loved the way the place is decorated and wish we would have been able to stay longer. When we return to Amsterdam will certainly put this home at the top of the list to reserve!
We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay in the apartment. The location was fabulous, very close to shops, restaurants, a grocery shop, and historical sites. The apartment was very comfortable with plenty of space for a family and a well-equipped kitchen. Too bad the weather was too cold and wet for us to enjoy a meal out on the rooftop terrace... Highly recommend!
We loved staying here and being in such a central spot with all the liveliness of the âDe 9 Straatjesâ area. The house was beautifully styled, light and airy and we especially enjoyed spending time on the gem of a rooftop terrace.
Mike was great to deal with, very responsive and quick to get back to me. And thereâs great coffee, bread and pastries at a place called Bakkerij Wolf a few doors down. Travel light because even though itâs on the first floor there are lots of typical narrow dutch stairs.
Would definitely stay here again.
Perfect location and bright comfy space for our family
We had a great 3 night stay in this amazing location. It was a perfect base for exploring the city. Although we inteded to take public transportation, we ended up being able to walk to almost all of the sites, restaurants, markets etc. that we had on our list. Grocery store and bakery are super close. Saturday night was bit loud on the street but that is to be expected and my kiddos still slept well. They also loved the crazy steep stairs to the top floor. It was a great space for us and I recommend it to anyone who wants to be right in the middle of the action and beauty of Amsterdam.
Myself, my husband & our two adult children ages 18 & 20 were very comfortable in this beautiful apartment in a great area of Amsterdam. After arriving by train from Paris, we were contacted early that the apartment was ready for us to check in and Mike was there to greet us with a tour and instructions. Plenty of room and we especially liked the outdoor patio on the top floor. Every evening we enjoyed listening to the church bells and enjoying the view. Perfect location for day trips, very clean and much more affordable than getting two hotel rooms, plus we had a large living room & dining room to relax in.
Mike was great, gave us lists of places to see & places to eat, which were very useful and accurate! He even set up a driver to take us to the airport, which was key for us. We would definitely stay here again and refer our friends here. Thanks again!
We stayed here in July 2016 as a family of 4: My wife and I and two kids, aged 10 and 13. The flat was, in a word, perfect for us.
The owner was very accommodating for an early arrival: we were able to drop out bags and walk around for a few hours, then were met and checked in later in the day. The whole check-in/getting the keys process was very smooth, honestly MUCH faster than checking into most hotels. If you've stayed at a few VRBOs you may know this is not always the case!
The flat is in a great little neighborhood: tons a great little shops and cafes. There is an upscale grocery on the very same block, and within a three block radius just about every type of cuisine Amsterdam has to offer. The surrounding bustling and cosmopolitan, but void of noisy late night clubs that'll keep you up all night with thumping techno music. There is a black bikes rental shop right next door, so very easy to rent a bike for a few hours to cruise around. Yet another bonus is that this is part of a chain of shops, so if you get tired of peddling there are multiple locations you can drop the bike all over town.
The owner made several suggestions for local restaurants to try all the ones we hit were superb.
We were sad to leave!
Quaint, Eclectic but not ageless. Our location was excellent. Supermarket at the corner, several spots for coffee and breakfast that were great. Two restaurants just over the canal serving Traditional Dutch Cuisine. The kitchen and living room large with plenty of light. Lovely large windows. The decorations were great. Close to Anne Frankâs House and 4-5 blocks away from a street with many different shops. Plenty of wonderful activity in the area.The description was not accurate. The wooden floors must have been original traditional Dutch but need a lot of care. There are 1 bath without toilet & (two water closets (toilets only), sleeps four but one pullout couch and one king size bed (only bedroom pictured). For us, the stairs and the wooden floors were the worse aspect of the apartment. Many steps, entrance set about 20 and two very winding narrow set 10-15 (one leading directly into the apartmentâs first floor and the other to the Bedrooms).The top stairs to the bedrooms were so narrow and winding that we never brought our suitcases up.To bring the suitcases down, from the main floor to the street, we devised a pulley system. This apartment, despite its location, is not ageless, mostly due to the steps/stairs! We were three senior women who can walk 2-4 miles a day (ages 73 years old) or 18,000-20,000 steps a day. Mike was a good host. He also carried our very heavy suitcases to the first floor of the apartment. . He was always responsive.
Your search for the perfect place to stay in Amsterdam ends here. This apartment is perfectly situated in the city next to cute shops, a grocery store, and a tram line. It's far enough away from the tourist crowds but only a 15 minute walk to central station and the major sites and museums. We had a wonderful time trying the restaurants in the surrounding area, including one of the city's oldest bakeries which likely has the best stroopwafels. The apartment was clean, beautifully decorated, and a wonderful place to land during the afternoon or after a night out. The stairs up to the apartment and within the apartment are steep but certainly not unmanageable. They are true to form of an apartment of this era and location.
The 9 Streets is a really great location.
Close enough to the centre and museums, with two supermarkets within 5 mins walk, amazing coffee at Kaldi on the corner, good wine shops and lovely city views.
The kitchen was well appointed and we enjoyed home cooked meals in the apartment at the big dining table.
The stairs are very steep, but we didnât find that a problem. The roof terrace was a definite bonus.
Would definitely stay again.
This apartment is perfect for a short stay in Amsterdam. It is located in a relatively quiet area while still being within walking distance to Central Amsterdam and other attractions. The apartment is spacious and well kempt. I will say that the stairs are very steep and would not recommend for children or elderly.
We had a fantastic stay at Mikeâs home. It is located in the nine streets shopping district and close to everything. We walked everywhere! There is a wonderful grocery store right on the corner, a two minute walk, from the apartment, and multitudes of restaurants nearby. We were able to stop back at the apartment midday multiple times for a âbreakâ and that was great. I HIGHLY recommend adding the Canal Museum to your itineraryâa block or so away and 45 minute excursion with beautiful description of Amsterdamâs canal history.
There were three of usâmy husband and I and our sixteen year old daughter. The bed was comfortable and our daughter was comfortable in the second bedroomsâs pull out hide-away. The jack and Jill bathroom worked out just fine and still afforded us nice privacy. The rain shower was great with reasonable water pressure. Youâll see from other reviews the stairs took a little getting used to and I would not recommend for anyone with any mobility concernsâbut this is typical for canal area homes in Ămsterdam and even some restaurants. Mike had placed beautiful fresh tulips in vases through the home that really added to our enjoyment of Ămsterdam! His home has loads of wonderful characterâcreaky planks, tinkling radiators, and worn furniture and I loved it. Lots of big windows and lots of natural light but still lots of privacy in the midst of a busy shopping district. Outside noise really was minimal. Uber to and from the airport was simple and easy. We made a hot breakfast every morning and used the nesspresso machine but did not cook extensively in the kitchen. There is a washer, no dryerâ but our clothes dried within 12 hours on the drying rack. Mike was immediately responsive when we had questions through VRBO email but also provided his cell should we have needed anything.
Just a lovely experience and we would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Thank you, Mike!!
Very charming house, beautifully decorated, cosy with beds very comfortables. Situated in a fancy neighborhood, 15 minutes away by walking from central station or Van Gogh and Rijk museums, very practical to see a lot of things. Mike answers very quickly and is very helpful, as the people who welcomed us. We had, my husband and our children, a very nice few days stay. Next time, we'd stay longer.
Two of us spent two nights at this lovely apartment. The location is excellent and the roof terrace an added bonus if the weather is good - lucky for us it was so we could use it properly. Mike was very flexible on the check-in / out times and this was really helpful. Would definitely recommend for a stay in Amsterdam.
Mike's home is the perfect stay in Amsterdam! The location is very central to everything that we wanted to do. There is a grocery store on the same block and it is also surrounded by restaurants and shopping. The home itself was clean and very cozy. We would definitely stay here again!
Charming old Amsterdam apartment, ideally placed in the heart of Amsterdam, close to a supermarket, restaurants, shops, etc. 20 minutes walk to most Amsterdam attractions. Communication with Mike was very easy. Our departing flight was at 9.30pm so it was very convenient that we could leave our luggage in the apartment after checking out at 11am.
My best friend and I stayed at Mikeâs place for 5 nights and we would definitely stay again! The location is amazing and extremely walkable to many of the attractions, restaurants, cafes, and shopping in the 9 Streets and Jordaan. The house is tastefully decorated, clean and has all the amenities for a comfortable stay. The best part is the roof top patio to enjoy when the sun is out. Mike is wonderful host and responded quickly to all of my messages and requests. If your dates are available, donât hesitate on this listing. Book and have an amazing stay!
Mikeâs apartment in Amsterdam was great. It is in a perfect location to walk to pretty much any attraction. Mike was easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. Would certainly stay here again when we travel to Amsterdam.
We thoroughly enjoyed the charm of this large apartment and the location in the Nine Streets area was perfect! We only winched we had a lot more time. Mike was a terrific host and we enjoyed meeting him.
The apartment was exactly what we needed for our group of four friends, it's located in the middle of the city with all the best places surrounding it.
Mike dealt with all our questions quickly and helpfully, showed flexibility with check in/out and left helpful guidance on the property and books/info re the area. The apartment was bigger than we expected and in a great location. A shame not to be able to use the outside terrace (three days of wind and rain!).