Duran's apartment was a perfect option for us, 3 girls from Rio de janeiro.

The place is within a walk distance from central station ( if you like to walk, there is a park that take you all the way to centrum, 35 min) if walk is not for you, bus number 21 pass in front of the house. Taxi ride from centrum at night night is about 20 euros.
Near by we can find restaurants, cafe, and supermarket.
The apartment is very comfortable, tidy and has every thing you need. Is located on top floor of the building no lift, so keep you suitcase light.
Now about Duran:
He is a gentlemen, he was very solicit and looking after us. Always on the other end of the phone to help us in anything we needed.
He cooked for me for a couple of nights (been a Chef the food was amazing) took me out ....well i had a great time with him before my friends arrived.

Definitely recommend Duran as a Host, if Im back in Amsterdam I will stay in his place again.

Hope see you in Rio !!!