Where do I begin? We were a little nervous about this Airbnb because there were only a few reviews...which means that the host might be new to this. The first reviews were really positive and the photos/description looked really promising. So, we took a chance on it. The verdict? It was one of the best Airbnb hosts/accommodations we've experienced in quite some time. Before we even left home, Jessica had sent us a really thoughtful message with details and a well-designed PDF packet with information to help us be prepared. The day before our flight, we learned that we would need to shift our departure/arrival times due to weather in the USA...and Jessica was quick to work out an alternative check-in time. To help us with that, she even suggested a great brunch spot for us to spend time until she was available to meet us, in person. (btw... definitely plan to have brunch at "Little Collins" nearby)
Jessica greeted us at the apartment and gave us a quick tour and make sure our questions might be answered. (she also kept in touch with us over Airbnb & WhatsApp when we had a quick question). The apartment is extremely stylish -- Jessica lives there -- and she has delightful artwork (some of which, she painted), a nice collection of books to browse through, and extra blankets so you can be cozy on the touch, etc. Since it was my birthday trip, she also left a nice treat for us...which wasn't expected but greatly appreciated. We took advantage of her tea collection (and were happy to contribute some new varieties to the mix).
The apartment is extremely hip and seems ideal for 1-2 people.
As for walkability -- we were able to walk into the old town area of Amsterdam in ~15-20 minutes or so?
As for bicycling -- we rented two bikes around the corner for maybe 25 EUR (with maybe a 50 EUR deposit?) and were able to ride from the apartment out to the windmills at Zaanse Schans in ~90 minutes (each direction). That made for a lovely/adventure (be sure to stop by Tony's Chocolonely en route for some samples).
We found a few restaurants in the nearby neighborhoods that really made the location seem optimal for those visiting.