We stayed at the Artis Aquarium Apartment, managed by the Amsterdam City Apartments - tried to leave a specific review for the Artis Apartment, but wasn't able to.

This place is amazing - wood floors, tons of space, tall ceilings, very clean, quiet. The bathroom has a huge tub, separate shower, tiled floor and walls. Bedroom is simple - bed is very comfortable - typical European two twin beds shoved together, but the bed was anything but typical European - the bed was very comfortable. Living room has nice TV, DVD player (doesn't play North American DVD's), two very comfortable couches that can fold into beds I believe. The living room and bedroom overlook the Artis Zoo and Aquarium - great views, apartment is on third floor. Apartment has separate dining room that is huge, with a large table. Kitchen is great - stainless appliances, lots of working area, commercial quality oven/stove, microwave, washing machine and dryer, dishwashing machine. Has a second toilet in its own little room. Uses an instant-heat water heater that never gets cold. Kitchen and dining room look out onto courtyard. Location is great - 50 meters or so from a tram stop, about a 20-30 minute walk to/from the central train station, easy walk to the Rijk Museum and Vondelpark, another park very near - Ousterpark I think. There is wireless internet that works fine. We found out that Netflix, projectplaylist, other stuff doesn't work in Holland due to licensing.

We were met by a friendly guy who gave us the keys and instructions. I had a problem with blowing an electrical circuit halfway through our trip, had no phone to get in touch with property owners - sent them an email, left for the day, by the time we got back it was sorted out, no charge or rudeness whatsoever.

We absolutely loved this place - the kitchen was incredible - being able to cook high quality food in a great environment was relaxing, healthy, and saved tons of money. The location was a nice break from the loud, fast pace of the central downtown area.