Vacation Rentals by Owner

Wonderful

Guest: 4 fun fair oaks (Sacramento CA)
Date of Stay: 03/23/12 Review Submitted: 03/28/12

What a wonderful find! The apartment was everything I expected and then some. Great open feeling, enjoyed meals watching the boats going past. Owners are very helpful when we asked for help. We had a great time exploring the city from our home away from home. It did feel like home and was so relaxing to come back to after a long day of exploring. Clean, comfortable and felt safe...plus a good shower and good Internet. All things very important to us. Kitchen also was very well equipped, that was nice since we had breakfast and dinner in every day.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Location and spacious studio in the Jordan area

Guest: California (California)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/17/11

The owners are very nice. The studio is very spacious and bright. It has everything you need and even breakfast items for our first day. Jorge was very helpful at our arrival and helped us carrying all of our luggages to the 3rd floor. The staircases was very steep and narrow which was not easy for my mom but we got used to it. I would come back to the studio if I visit Amsterdam again.

Owner response:Maryse, thank you for your comments and we hope we can welcome you here again! Bernadette & Jorge

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Fantastic, Large Apartment Overlooking The Canal

Guest: Candy and Allen (Riverside, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

We spent 3 nights at this wonderful apartment in Amsterdam. The photographs were accurate and the apartment was very large and very, very comfortable. This was the only apartment during our 31-day trip in which we were provided with plenty of soap and toilet paper. We found the owners, Jorge and Bernadette, to be very helpful and gracious. It was obvious that our comfort was of their utmost concern...we had fresh fruit, coffee, breakfast cereal, milk, orange juice and water...no other apartments provided these types of amenities. An added plus was the computer we were able to use. As we were driving a car on this trip, we needed a parking garage and Amsterdam is an extremely expensive city to park in. Jorge took us to a parking garage that cost only 8 euros per day and this price also included our tram ride from and to the parking garage. The apartment is a 10-minute walk to the Anne Frank House and there is a tram/bus stop less than a block away to get you to other areas of Amsterdam. We would absolutely stay here again!

Owner response:Dear Candice and Allen, Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you! Warm regards, Bernadette & Jorge

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Wonderful Stay

Guest: Gretchen & David (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/30/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

We had a great stay in Amsterdam at this apartment. It was the perfect jumping off point for enjoying the city. The apartment is easily accessible from the central station... great for coming into town with luggage. We enjoyed being in the Jordaan. The neighborhood is beautiful! Touring the city on foot was no problem as most things were within about a 30 minute walk. We couldn't have anticipated a more perfect way to enjoy the city. The apartment lends itself to grabbing dinner to-go and enjoying it with the windows open to a canal view. We would definitely recommend Jorge and Bernadette's place to anyone looking for a wonderful Amsterdam experience. It is spacious and feels like home. You forget you are a tourist and feel more like a local!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

The PERFECT Flat!

Guest: Cecilia T. (Elk Grove, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/10/11

Can I give 6 stars?? This flat exceeded our expectations and was the perfect place to call home for the 3 nights my husband and I spent in Amsterdam. The owners, Jorge and Bernadette, clearly take great pride in making their guests feel welcome and comfortable, as it showed in all the little (and big) details... from the warm decor of the apartment to the list of recommendations, stores, and restaurants that was pre-printed for us. Jorge and Bernadette live on the first floor of the building and told us that should we need anything at anytime, they would be readily available to help. This flat is perfectly located in the Jordaan district, which is commonly touted as the most picturesque part of town, and walking distance or short bike or tram ride to everything. Sitting right on a canal, the views are BEAUTIFUL! I loved waking up each morning and enjoying my breakfast, overlooking the canal. The apartment itself is spacious but cozy at the same time, with it's homey furniture and accents. It also had everything we needed (soap, shampoo, hairdryer, washing machine), and also many things that we didn't think we needed but appreciated, like a selection of classical and jazz CDs, DVDs, jams and bottles of water in the refrigerator, a large umbrella when it rained... The flat is also very clean, and I instantly felt at home. This flat is located on the top floor with a very steep staircase. It wasn't a problem for us, but I was very glad we had backpacks instead of large suitcases. As for activities, one of our favorites was renting bikes and riding to the countryside on our own! Quite the adventure! Thank you, Jorge and Bernadette! On our 27-day trip through Europe, we stayed in many, many apartments... and this one was our favorite by far!

Owner response:Dear Cecilia and Harry, Thank you for your kind words! Best regards, Bernadette & Jorge

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A DREAM COME TRUE!!!

Guest: HARRY (NEAR PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA)
Date of Stay: 01/26/11 Review Submitted: 02/19/11

Spending a significant amount of time in Amsterdam has always been high on my wish list, having done many day-trips there from another rental well south of the city. When a friend told me about this web site, I took a quick look and found this rental in my favorite neighborhood, The Jordaan. Its quiet and narrow streets with quaint shops and LOTS of cafes and restaurants called me for some in-depth exploration. I didn't spend ALL of my time there, but the apartment location is convenient to most of the city, especially if you're into walking as I am. Family and friends have asked why I'm drawn back there and it's not so simple to explain. I usually travel alone and just celebrated my 64th birthday, so I need to consider issues like safety, comfort, and communication. Not once have I ever felt threatened, even at night, while wandering through the city, and The Jordaan is probably the safest location of all. The apartment offered by Jorge and Bernadette is conveniently located and more than comfortable; I could easily live in it. While gracious hosts, our encounters were few because I was already familiar with the lay of the land. But I do thank them for their hospitality, especially upon arrival when Jorge insisted on carrying up a large suitcase, packed with clothes to get me through 3 weeks. And there's rarely a language barrier to contend with in Amsterdam or elsewhere in the country because nearly everyone speaks English fluently. While public transportation is easily accessible, I'm a walker and never once used any of it other than the train to and from the airport. If you like diversity as I do, you'll love this city. I got to know the nice folks in some of my favorite places and they hail from such places as Poland, Armenia, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Spain, India and Great Britain, to name a few. Unlike others who cooked IN, I ate only some juice, fruits, and tea in the morning, taking the rest of my meals OUT. Be adverturesome! Don't pass up the opportunity to try special foods offered in this great city. Pancakes are as large as a dinner plate and wafer-thin, French fries are served with mayonnaise, and Dutch "sausage" is raw ground beef.......with some seasoning. Don't be afraid to ASK before you order! I've already expressed interest in spending even more time there and will definitely rent from these nice folks whose smiles light up a room! Thank you both for sharing your lovely home with me and trust me when I say that I'll be back. Tot Ziens!!!

Owner response:Thank you Harry!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING- BEAUTIFUL VIEW, LOCATION, HOSTS & APARTMENT

Guest: Nathan and Sam (Gold Coast, Australia)
Date of Stay: 11/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/11

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! My partner and I recently stayed in this beautiful apartment for a week and we were so happy! this apartment is within walking distance from any main attraction in Amsterdam. The hosts are absolutely lovely and also very helpful. The apartment has everything you could need (including a washing machine which was great) and is very spacious as well. The view from the apartment is spectacular and overlooks a large canal. We will definitely be back and will always recommend our family and friends to stay here rather than a hotel! Its clean, much bigger than a hotel room and you can cook your own meals because there is everything you need in the kitchen! We cooked for ourselves every night! There is also a pullout sofa in case there is 3 adults or children which is great.. the apartment is definatly big enough! We cant wait to return! THANK YOU FOR HAVING US! could not have stayed anywhere better

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

AWESOME location !!! Wonderful apartment, we would come back again

Guest: Wendy & Tim (Burlington Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

My husband and I spent a week at this fabulous apartment in Amsterdam. The location is perfect, the hosts are wonderful, kind people and the apartment is HUGE. We have rented several places in Europe and this by far is our favorite, we will be back ! The apartment is much larger than we expected, very comfortable and clean. We never cooked in the kitchen but you could make and entire meal, it has everything. The "juliette" balcony has a wonderful view of the canal. I can't say enough good things about this apartment, the HIGHLIGHT of our trip. (and the stairs aren't that bad :) Wendy & Tim, Burlington Ontario CANADA

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Relaxing Getaway

Guest: Terri and Serena (Chicago, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

Jorge and Bernadette are excellent hosts. The apartment comes with most everything you might need to feel at home. We both love to cook and were pleased by the kitchen. It is only a five minute walk from the grocery. The apartment itself is quiet despite its busy location. Because it is described as a studio, I was expecting something quite a bit smaller. It is very big and although it is technically a studio there is a clear living room area. We had guests for dinner and weren't cramped at all. We will certainly stay here again.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Apartment!

Guest: Nina (Baltimore)
Date of Stay: 06/14/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

Bernadette & Jorge are wonderful hosts. They made sure they addressed all of my questions and were available if I needed anything. This is a great, clean apartment in a safe area. Just ½ block from the tram and café and 1-2 blocks from the grocery store & several delicious restaurants. It was beautiful watching the ducks and swans gliding along the canals while sitting in the kitchen drinking my morning coffee. The day I left it had rained briefly, and right outside the kitchen doors was a huge, bright, double rainbow. Unfortunately, I had no film left in my camera to photograph it. I would definitely recommend staying here. Bring a jacket as the nights can get cool while walking. No need to rent a car, the tram will take you everywhere you want to go. Bring plenty of film, and an empty suitcase as there is fantastic shopping to do. YOU WILL ENJOY THIS APARTMENT!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Delightful experience

Guest: travelady51 (SAlt Lake City, UT)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/24/10

My husband and I spent 4 wonderful nights here at the end of a three-week trip. The place is huge and very well-equipped. Our hosts stocked the frig with all we would need for breakfast the next morning. We were able to really relax here. We loved all the windows. Bernadette and her husband were wonderful hosts. They provided us with good restaurant and tourism suggestions. The setting is so nice. We ended up having two dinners at the apartment, looking out over all the action in the canal below as we ate. My only warning would be that that you have to go up a lot of steep narrow steps to get to the apartment. I think, however, that this would be true of most Amsterdam older apartments.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

THE BEST APT IN AMSTERDAM !!

Guest: Patty and Bruce (Miami, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/14/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

Bernadatte and Jorge, we want to thank you both so much !! Your hospitality was the absolute best ! The apartment was amazing, the views were spectacular, and the location was perfect !! We will definitely be back to Amsterdam and will definitely stay there again ! We will recommend your place to anyone who is planning a trip there. We had an awesome time our first time to Europe, and you guys made it even better. We thank you again for everything, and hope to see you in the future.

Owner response:Dear Patty and Bruce, Thank you for your kind words - We are glad that your first trip to Europe was a success - Hope to see you next time around! Bernadette & Jorge

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent

Guest: ZackNYC (New York)
Date of Stay: 12/02/09 Review Submitted: 05/12/10

I stayed at this wonderful studio for 4 nights in December with two friends. The three of us went to college together, and now live in New York, Munich, and Kenya- so we chose Amsterdam for a reunion. Bernadette and her husband were fantastic hosts who live just upstairs- making them easily accessible. They speak countless languages between them perfectly, which we also found impressive. We could not have been happier with this huge studio. It is completely private, has a huge kitchen, windows overlooking a quiet canal on one side, and a lovely, quiet street on the other. We felt like we were really in the heart of Dutch living with this apartment- we ate at a few fantastic restaurants recommended by Bernadette, and we enjoyed getting everywhere around the city by foot. We were provided with some breakfast items, and I have to say- after we had only eaten half of the box of cereal (good taste, Bernadette!), I packed the other half in my suitcase to bring back to New York. We were amazed at how easy it was to get to the house from the airport- a train ride into town, and then a quick connection on a tram. Very, very easy, and cheap! I completely recommend this apartment to any traveler who wishes to stay in a beautiful, large apartment while experiencing Amsterdam. When I think of our trip, I think about how much this apartment helped us enjoy our experience!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: J & J Giambroni (Oakland, California)
Date of Stay: 10/20/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

We recently had the pleasure of staying in Bernadette and Jorge's lovely "studio" (we put it in quotes because it is far larger than any studio - and some one bedroom apartments - that we've rented in the past) for our first visit to Amsterdam this October. We were immediately charmed by the great location - in the Jordan neighborhood filled with great shops and restaurants and within walking, biking or tram distance to all of the major attractions. We've stayed in apartments in Rome, Sydney, Auckland and Paris and this is one of the most comfortable setups we've seen. They have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. The view of the canal greets you every morning and you can just sit and read by the window. Not a good fit for people with small children or with any mobility issues - canal house stairs are steep! We would definitely recommend this studio and look forward to staying there again.

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Guest: Hal and Rich (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/18/09 Review Submitted: 10/18/09

The apartment is great; just far enough away from the tourist attractions for peace, quiet and relaxation but only a short walk away to be in the midst of it. It is very well appointed and has all the conveniences one would want for a comfortable stay. Jorge and Bernadette are wonderful hosts who go out of their way to ensure their guests a pleasant stay. We will certainly hope to stay at the apartmentment again on our next stay should it be available.

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Guest: Gary & Adrienne (St. Louis, Missouri, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 10/14/09

The apartment is fabulous. The convenient location is near transportation, markets, restaurants, and walking distance to most sights. The excellent floor plan made it quite comfortable for three adults. It is well-stocked with everything from a map, to DVDs and books, to coffee/tea. The canal view from the kitchen is inviting and comfortable, which we thoroughly enjoyed over morning coffee and evening wine. Jorge and Bernadette are most gracious and helpful hosts. We can definitely recommend this to anyone, and will definitely plan to stay here again when we visit Amsterdam.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/07/09 Review Submitted: 10/07/09

We absolutely loved staying at Bernadette and Jorge's charming apartment in Amsterdam! The location was ideal - quiet and safe and situated with a lovely view of the canal right next to the building. The apartment was spotless, airy and spacious, with floor to ceiling windows (with curtains) and large french doors in the dining area/kitchen. Lots of great music and books were available, in addition to maps and tourist information. We felt completely at home. Bernadette and Jorge are fabulous hosts and have supplied everything that one could possibly need. They set out coffee, tea and even fresh milk, fruit, muesli and jams for us. Condiments and a new bottle of olive oil were also provided. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and serving items, in addition to dish and laundry soap. We felt so welcomed and we really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Amsterdam! Thank you Bernadette and Jorge! Diana

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/07/09 Review Submitted: 10/07/09

We absolutely loved staying at Bernadette and Jorge's charming apartment in Amsterdam! The location was ideal - quiet and safe and situated with a lovely view of the canal right next to the building. The apartment was spotless, airy and spacious, with floor to ceiling windows (with curtains) and large french doors in the dining area/kitchen. Lots of great music and books were available, in addition to maps and tourist information. We felt completely at home. Bernadette and Jorge are fabulous hosts and have supplied everything that one could possibly need. They set out coffee, tea and even fresh milk, fruit, muesli and jams for us. Condiments and a new bottle of olive oil were also provided. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and serving items, in addition to dish and laundry soap. We felt so welcomed and we really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Amsterdam! Thank you Bernadette and Jorge! Diana

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/24/09 Review Submitted: 09/24/09

We LOVED this staying in this wonderful apartment! It was a true home away from home - comfortable, cozy yet spacious, clean, full of interesting books and attractive decorations...and the gorgeous view! Sometimes it was hard to pull ourselves away from the pleasure of watching people, bikes and the boats and birds on the canal right from our own window. When we did pull ourselves away we enjoyed walking in the charming streets right in the neighborhood or taking the nearby trams to all the locations of interest to us in Amsterdam. The owners (Bernadette and Jorge) are gracious and warm people who insured our comfort and added nice touches like including breakfast items and Dutch treats in the kitchen. We've stayed in many VRBO's and this is definitely one of our favorites. It is also a particularly nice part of our Amsterdam memories. Jeannie & Don

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Guest: Victoria20 (NYC, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/24/09 Review Submitted: 09/24/09

We had a wonderful stay in the apartment during our visit to Amsterdam in August-September 2009. Eventhough, the weather was less than perfect, our stay was great. The apartment has everything one might need and more, the location was very convinient. It is very clean and comfortable. The view of the canal was great. But most of all we'd like to thank our hosts. They were very pleasant and accomodating. And hopefully, next time I'm in Amsterdam, the place is available.

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Guest: Diana S. (New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/24/09 Review Submitted: 09/24/09

Dear Bernadette & Jorge, I want to write a note of thanks to you both. You are charming, beautiful people and made us feel very welcome. The apartment was big and airy, with incredible canal views and walking distance to everything. This story illustrates everything we felt about our stay: One afternoon/evening it was raining. We went to the delicatessen around the corner to purchase some food and were undecided whether to stay in because of the rain or to go out since we had so little time to enjoy Amsterdam. When we came back to the apartment and sat down to dinner in the kitchen, we looked out to the floor-to- ceiling windows and to the rain falling into the canal below and realized that we didn't want to go anywhere at all! The apartment was warm, beautiful and we can watch the rain while reading on the small couch placed strategically by one of the windows. The rain didn't scare us, it was the apartment that pulled us back. Thank you for the wonderful stay. We really enjoyed your apartment in Amsterdam and hope to return soon.

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