Elmar was a fantastic, accommodating host. Our flight was changed and we arrived much earlier than expected. Still, Elmar was able to meet us and allowed us to check in early. The apartment was clean, bright, and even bigger than it looks in the pictures. When we arrived, Elmar gave us a quick tour of the apartment, explained how things worked, and showed us the bikes that come with the apartment. The full-length windows in the pictures actually open up, which is very nice for non-rainy days in Amsterdam! We were 4 guests, and the space was perfect for us. Couch is comfortable!! Location was great, easy access to public transportation, restaurants and grocery stores. Erasmuspark is a stone's throw away, and the other parks are very easy to get to by bike as well. Apartment was equipped with all essentials needed for our stay. We used the bikes to get into the city daily, even when it was raining, which was a lot of fun! Elmar's apartment was truly a "home base" for our trip. It was so nice to be able to come back to such a nice, cozy, quiet location after long, tiring days of exploring. Would definitely recommend, and would stay here again next time I'm in Amsterdam.