Everything about our visit to Amsterdam and our stay at Poppenhuis-Jordaan worked out perfectly. Communicating with the owner Tony and working out the arrangements was easy with no glitches or surprises. And the local host Rick was gracious and helpful.

My wife and I had everything we needed in this clean, four-story self-contained apartment. The first floor kitchen is very small as you would expect but includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. There is also a washer & dryer and a toilet on the first floor. There is a cozy living area on the second floor, a bedroom and toilet on the third, and another bedroom and shower on the fourth.

The location of this home really couldn't be better. We walked just about everywhere from here but it's also just a few minute walk to a tram stop.

Many reviewers have commented on the stairs. They are certainly noteworthy. They are quite steep, particularly those between the first and second floors, but didn't detract from our stay at all. Who doesn't need more exercise? I suppose if you're very physically limited this house might not be for you, but any reasonably fit person will be fine.

My wife and I are probably more sensitive to noise than most and we found the neighborhood to be pretty quiet. There's a cafe around the corner with outside seating and we could hear a little bit of that in the evening but it was not intrusive and didn't go on too late. We also heard the bells from the Westerkerk but for us that just added to the experience. They've been ringing those bells for centuries. Anne Frank listened to those bells!

If we ever make it back to Amsterdam we'd certainly consider staying at Poppenhuis again.