A beautiful apartment in a great location. It is beautifully furnished and appointed and away from the crowds of Centrum. Despite sharing an entrance with the owner, it is very private. The staircase is a little daunting, but that is the norm for Amsterdam and Europe in general. The location is within short walking distance to lovely restaurants, markets and brown cafes and close to transit, which is quite amazing in Amsterdam. It is also about a kilometer away from Westerpaark - a great park for running. Overall, we had a great time in this apartment and would recommend it to others in a heartbeat. Monika was quite accommodating and responded very promptly to any questions we had.