Maarten’s place was absolutely fantastic and exceeded my expectations. My husband and I were traveling to Europe for the first time and I was nervous about not being able to find a good place, in a good location and for a reasonable price. I am so glad I booked Maarten’s place for our first trip to Amsterdam! The location could not have been better. It was within walking distance to everything that is a ‘must-see’ in Amsterdam and located in a beautiful canal street. Check-in was easy as we picked up our keys at the cafe located around the corner where he works. This was perfect considering it is hard to pinpoint an exact arrival time when taking into consideration delays etc. The room was clean, the bathroom was modern and had a nice soaking tub. The view was breathtaking and exactly what you want to see when you wake up in Amsterdam. We left the windows open the entire time it was so beautiful. The bed was also super comfy! The room felt like it’s own hotel room exactly as described. Very private. We saw Maarten a few times and he was very nice and helpful when we asked questions about the city. Overall, fantastic experience! If you are lucky enough to find this place, book it!