Maarten's apartment was very clean, nicely decorated and well cared for. We loved the location and thought the neighborhood was perfect. At one end of the street were many great bars and restaurants. At the other, was the bustling Albert Cuypmarket and a well stocked grocery and liquor store. The tram was a five minute walk away and we had easy access to all the best attractions in Amsterdam. But you could spend days just relaxing in de Pijp, with so many cool places to eat, drink and shop. Maarten was a fine host, easy to communicate with, helped us with our luggage at check in and showed us how to run all the appliances in the apartment. As others have mentioned, the steps up to the flat (we were on the third floor) are very narrow and steep, which is common in the city from what we saw. Just be aware of this if you have any mobility issues or plan on bringing large, heavy luggage. We happily recommend Maarten's apartment and the neighborhood for a great stay in Amsterdam.