Karin's place is a great place to stay. The location is really ideal with lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance. It's right next to Albert Cuyp market and a couple blocks from a metro station but not nearly as crowded as living near the city center. There is a bit of noise that can be heard between 6:30-8am because of the Albert Cuyp market setup but it was not enough to wake us up. Overall I would highly recommend staying here when in Amsterdam!