Maria was truly a Super Host in every sense. The room was charming, with a private balcony out back, and in a perfect location for exploring Amsterdam. Maria and her husband were very generous and kind in every way, and there were often small special touches to help me feel at home. The nearby Albert Cuyp Market was a great place for a snack and shopping, and very good restaurants of all kinds and price points are plentiful in the area. I rented a bike from de Stadfiets bike shop a few steps away, and I enjoyed the specific two-wheel culture of getting around the city that way, particularly in exploring outside the city center (NOTE: watch a few YouTube videos about cycling in Amsterdam first!!). The place is very convenient to public transportation that was consistently clean, quiet, safe, and on time. I would highly recommend a stay at Maria’s to any solo traveler to Amsterdam, and certainly plan to make it my top choice for future visits.