Kirsten's place is a lovely place to stay. It only takes about a 20 min walk to the center and only a minute to Vondelpark, a good distance to avoid touristy places and experience the local neighborhood. Kirsten is responsive and helpful. Kirsten let me leave my luggage in the common area after the check-out time which helped me a great deal. One thing to note is that because there is no kitchen and steps are steep, eating breakfast for example and cleaning up dishes could be a bit of challenge. However, a fridge and a microwave are available in the common area. Had wonderful time in Amsterdam.