I had been in touch with Daan, the host, in advance of my visit, to negotiate a later check-in time and he showed great flexibility in accomodating my request. He was patient with my even later arrival due to my slow walk from the station!!
He met me at the apartment to give me the keys, introduce me to the facilities and to point out the attractions in the city which I would be interested in. A map and city guide were very useful additions to my introduction to the city. Overall he was a great host, even taking the trouble during my visit to remind me when the clocks were changing!!
The apartment is in a great location not far from the station and close to other transport networks. It looks over a park from a large terrace which catches the sun for a majority of the day. On the other side is the Diamond District with it's significant "Orthodox" Jewish population which was a very interesting area.
I liked the fact that the apartment was light, bright, spacious and comfortable. The roof terraces and the views over the city were a highlight. The kitchen was well equipped and the layout and furnishings of the living space made for a relaxing stay. The elevator - to the 9th floor - came in handy!! The bed was comfortable and throughout the apartment there was very generous storage space which I didn't need but would be enough for someone renting for a significant period of time.
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