Rolf and Alina were awesome hosts from the moment we arrived until we departed. They both met us when we arrived and helped us lug our luggage up the tight stairway. Rolf is meticulous and left excellent instructions for everything in the apartment and was quick to answer our questions or offer suggestions for places to eat or itineraries, such as a biking outing.

The apartment is lovely with plenty of windows and light. It is in a great location, just a one block walk to the tram which runs to Central Station. Some of the extras that were great to have - free use of the MuseumKaarts (we went to at least six!) two bikes to use any time, spices, tea, and coffee in the kitchen, very comfortable king bed. We felt like we were living in Amsterdam for a week, rather than just visiting.

Rolf will email an excellent guidebook with great recommendations for things to do, shopping, and dining. There are some wonderful restaurants in the neighborhood and the Albert Cuypsmarkt is just down the street. The RijksMuseum, Van Gogh Museum, MoCo, and Stedlijk are a short walk or quick bike ride.

If and when we return to Amsterdam, we would gladly rent from Rolf again.