Paulien is a lovely, thoughtful host. She responded immediately to queries and even found a portable air conditioner for the record heatwave. The apartment gets afternoon sun which would be great in normal temperatures. The amenities are really good with ground coffee in the kitchen. The neighbourhood is very quiet and safe. I prefer more cafes nearby. But due to the heatwave I didn’t do too much exploring. It’s close to the metro so you can easily get to the centre. A lovely canal walk is nearby and there are lots of bars on the Amstel about 15 minutes walk away. The studio is modern and well set up for my one week stay. Thanks Paulien for all your help!