My girlfriend and I spent a 2-day/2-night visit in Amsterdam and could not have been more pleased with our accommodations in Robert's apartment.

I like to start a review with the cons and finish with all the pros, but I am challenged to think of much of anything to critique. Through the lens of an American, I'd just note that there is a relatively tight/steep staircase to maneuver and no air conditioning (normal for Europe, but us Americans can be AC obsessed). This did not affect us negatively at all during our stay.

The location of the apartment was excellent, right on a canal where one could perch yourself with bread and wine if wanted, and a relatively easy walk (or metro ride) into the city center. Although in my humble opinion, renting bikes and peddling around the city with it's incredibly developed bike infrastructure and very quick trips just about anywhere is the way to do it. Although walking is doable, taking the metro from the central train station is the best option when your arrive, as it is a quick 3 stops. We made the mistake of walking from the central station and got kind of turned around trying the find the apartment. On the way back, we used the metro.

The apartment had a roomy bedroom, own bathroom, and kitchen. We had access to nice comforts like a TV (didn't use), a nice fan, and hairdryer. We felt very comfortable.

We arrived a couple hours before check-in, but Robert was nice enough to greet us, give us a tour of the apartment and our key. He let us drop off our bags, and gave us a nice recommendation to grab some food and recharge after our travels while the room was readied. Robert was extremely helpful, provided us maps of the town, some recommendations, and when I had one question he was not immediately sure of (where to buy a sim card), he looked into it for me and sent me a message later with great advise. We considered all of these niceties beyond what is expected of a host, but his thoughtfulness and availability was noticed and a huge positive for our experience in Amsterdam. The city itself, was wonderful to explore and I look forward to visiting again someday. I would consider ourselves very lucky if Robert had a room available for us again.