Lovely New Year Celebration in this well-located flat

Guest: Joy (USA)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11 Review Submitted: 01/14/12

We were fortunate to find this lovely flat available for us to stay at New Year's. It was clean with an efficient layout and a charming garden that we were unable to enjoy with the blustery rainy days. I imagine it would be quite nice in warmer weather. The beds were comfortable and our son slept on the futon in the living area. The kitchen had sufficient pans, utensils and dishware. We made good use of the washing machine and drying rack provided. There was a grocery store very close by and a cosy place to stop for coffee and a bagel on the corner. A tram stopped nearby although we used it only once; this flat is very central and we preferred to walk. New Year's was like no other I have experienced. Young people had been setting off fireworks throughout the day - you could hear them everywhere. On a walk around the neighborhood we were advised "watch out, watch out!" as they set off what sounded like an M80. Around 11 pm we took a right out the front door and a left at the first bridge towards the city center although we perched ourselves on a bridge well outside the direct activity. There were fireworks in every direction and in the street. Everyone was having a great time but there was no ruckus as one may expect. After midnight as we were walking back to the flat we were offered olliebollen by a lady in the street. How nice! I had no idea what it was but it tasted good. Liesbeth was easy to work with. We corresponded by e-mail and even though we arrived early she let us stash our bags in the apartment while she finished getting it ready. Payment was in cash on arrival. We paid 640 euros for four nights which included the cleaning fee. A bargain for being this central in such a nice place during a major holiday. We hope to return one summer and enjoy the lovely garden!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Lena and Petr, San Francisco, CA

Guest: Lena (San Francisco, California)
Date of Stay: 09/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/13/11

As many times as we stayed in Amsterdam (from the beginning of 90s), this place is the best! Very conveniently located, closed to everything! Very clean apartment, with a nice view to the canal (about 10 meters from the front door). Also, this apartment is very quite, with the bedroom on the back. The big plus for us was to have our "own" garden with a lot of flowers, pond, BBQ table with an interesting design (unusual for us), with walking by chickens and cat from the neighbors (which are not allowed to stay closed to our apartment - Liesbeth warned us about these visitors). You may have a quite moment in the backyard after a busy day in town. We will stay at this wonderful place again! We were very independent, but if you need assistance Liesbeth was always available to answer any questions! We hope this review will help future quests to make their choice of staying here! Thank you very much to make our stay very pleasant, welcoming, and memorable!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

At home in Amsterdam

Guest: SaraE (OAKLAND)
Date of Stay: 10/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/05/11

Greeted by our hostess' daughter, who showed us into the ground floor apartment facing the Prinsengracht canal - it looked just as wonderful as on this website - with a sitting area/eating area/table to work at/ well-equipped kitchen, followed by a bathroom with shower, and a bedroom with plenty of storage for our clothing and travel gear. A beautiful garden was just beyond, but thanks to dry, crisp fall weather, we were drawn to get out and walk the canals and discover Amsterdam. Mara recommended a great Café nearby for our supper (Café Kali, Dutch) and over the course of the week we discovered Axum (Ethiopian), Il Boccalino (Italian), Tagore (Indian) and lots of others. We made regular trips to the nearby supermarket (Albert Hejn - they're everywhere) for breakfast or lunch supplies, also stopping in at the neighboring Flemish bakery, and organic food store. While trams were nearby and ran frequently, we ended up walking to everything (good if you want to try all the chocolate, beer and local food!). On our last night we had a delightful recap of our week with Liesbeth, our hostess, letting her know how user-friendly and comfortable we found the apartment, how great it was to have a washing machine and all the amenities. Highly recommended and would definitely stay here again!

Owner response:Dear Sara, Thank you so much to take the time to write a review. I am glad you liked staying with us and hope you will return one day. all the best, Liesbeth ,Mara and daniel

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

Returning to Amsterdam

Guest: Cathy (mystic, CT USA)
Date of Stay: 05/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/02/11

We arrived in Amsterdam and were met by Lisbeth. The apartment was well maintained and looked like the pictures. Lisbeth was very helpful and even provided us with a museum pass saving us lots of euros. The location was great and we were able to get around easily. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this rental.. You have to take the canal bus. Also plan to take a tour the North the country side is charming. Looking forward to our next visit

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Time In Amsterdam

Guest: Karen (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/13/11

We had a nice stay here. Everything was as expected. Thanks for a great experience.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

A Gem in the City

Guest: Pat (Fredericksburg, VA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/28/11

My husband and I stayed at the apartment over Easter week and we found it to be extremely clean, well appointed and very well located.  After a day of sight seeing in the crowded sections of the city, it was a treat to come back to this residential area to relax and have dinner with the locals at one of the many nearby restaurants.  People were very friendly and we enjoyed the many conversations we had with them.If you like to save money and do some cooking at home, there is a good grocery store close by the apartment and there are ample pots and pans and other items needed to make a meal.Since my husband and I are seniors, we took advantage of the tram and train systems.  The tram stops are close by the apartment and it took less than ten minutes to reach the train station.  From there we could easily get to other areas of the Netherlands.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

A gem in Amsterdam

Guest: SueinTN (Memphis TN USA)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 10/18/10

We stayed here for 4 nights. This apartment couldn't have been any better. Very clean, EXTREMELY comfortable bed, well equiped kitchen. This apartment is located on the longest canal in Amsterdam and it is close to many wonderful places. It was so quiet. We had great meals within a block of the apartment, and the tram is only 1 block away. We only wish we could have stayed longer. Liesbeth is very helpful and she is a gracious host. Don't miss this gem in Amsterdam. The rates are SO reasonable. I think it would be crowded with 4 people, but it was PERFECT for 2.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Fantastic place to stay with a kid!

Guest: chica-linda (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10 Review Submitted: 08/27/10

Great location. Easy to get on the tram, close to cafes and parks. The apartment had just right for two adults and a kid. The back patio was a nice mellow hangout space after our son had gone to bed! We were in AMS during the heat wave this summer, and the canal house was cool all day! Highly recommend it!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children.

Jordan Canal House

Guest: Stevina (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/13/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

My 80 year old mother, twin sister and myself stayed at Liesbeth's canal house in the Jordan. What a perfect location. Had access to a hop on and off small bus that we only had to wave down and took us all over the Jordan and into Central Station for only one euro. Saved a lot of money in transportation and it was easy th get to the tourist attractions The canal house was spotless and very well equipped. The backyard was marvellous and we sighted a rooster and a hen who resided next door.Liesbeth was full of information and very accommdating .A must is to shop at the Saturday market just behind Anne Frank's house.There is two of them. The organic market I found was pricey. There is a mush cheaper and larger market close by.I would advise to shop at that one. Best place for fresh products to take back to cook and enjoy at the canal house Thanks ever so much Liesbeth, Stevina and family,Toronto,Canada

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Best Location in Amsterdam

Guest: Peter and Dale (Manchester, MA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We loved the apartment. It was quiet, comfortable, well equipped, good wireless internet and a private entrance. Liesbeth was very accommodating and the location couldn't be better. We would definitely stay there again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.