My stay at Vincent and Marley's apartment in Amsterdam was most enjoyable. They are a wonderful couple and I felt welcome in their home immediately. The location is very good and the bus stops right at their front door. So you can easily get anywhere by bus or tram from there. The neighborhood has many shops and restaurants and I found a great coffee shop for breakfast right down the street.
I wasn't cooking but they offered me use of the kitchen. I did buy some beverages and used the fridge for that. You should know that the apartment is up a few flights of steps and the bed is a loft bed (which I liked). The apartment is very nicely decorated and there is a desk in the bedroom.
A couple of nights when I came in at the end of the day, they invited me to join them for wine, coffee and dessert. We listened to music and solved all the world's problems in the process. Most enjoyable. Whenever I had questions about transportation or my plans, they were very helpful and knowledgeable.
If the apartment meets your requirements, I highly recommend it.