Maarten was extremely gracious and helpful, taking the time to make us feel at home and provide tips. The apartment is very well represented though the photos here; in fact, it was even better in certain ways. It was very clean, had tons of natural light all day long, the small patio over the rear courtyard is peaceful and quiet, the bathroom is brand new and the shower is amazing. The stairs are extremely steep, so be prepared for that, but you should get used to them quite quickly.

The neighborhood is definitely a more residential and quiet area than Centrum, Jordaan or other more well-known areas, but that makes for a relaxing stay that is still quite convenient. The apartment is very close to Vondelpark and the museums, and it's not too far to walk to Jordaan (about 15-20 minutes). There are also a number of trams nearby.

Overall, this was an extremely pleasant stay and I would recommend it for a couple or a mature individual that does not need to be in the center of the action.