My wife and I absolutely loved staying at Ester and Marc's apartment. The neighborhood is great and has everything you'd need without being touristy - cafes, restaurants, shops, market, really nice local beer shop right down the street. Ester was very responsive throughout the booking and arriving process. If you get the chance, take the chance to do the canal boat tour! Marc took us out on our last day and it was a highlight of the trip. He had a delicious spread of snacks, a cooler of beer and red and white wines for us. Amsterdam and De Pijp are lovely. I would definitely visit the city and stay here again.