We can highly recommend staying at Maarten and Lisa's apartment on the canal. It is exactly as indicated and the lounge room may actually be bigger than the pictures show. The bedding was very comfortable, we had a great sleep every night and our adult daughter slept on the pull out lounge and commented on what a great sleep she had. The information provided by Maarten was extensive and all shown in a folder which also had full instructions (numerous languages includ english) on how to work the appliances such as convection/microwave oven and washing machine amongst other machines. We only managed to go to one of the eateries recommended and it was great; price and quality. When again in Amsterdam we hope to be able to stay at the canal apartment as it was perfect in every way; location right on the canal which was great sitting and having a wine (kindly provided as a welcome gift with savoury biscuits) and watching the boats. The apartment was very quiet and central to everything we wanted as a short walk to the trams. Do yourself a favour and stay here, you won't regret it!