Maika is a fantastic host that is super responsive from the first interaction through the entire stay. My flight arrived in the morning and she was kind enough to let me check-in early.
Maika's apartment is beautifully decorated - it's much nicer than staying at a hotel and it looks like it's straight out of a magazine spread. The apartment is quiet with a nice living space, a spacious dining area, a very comfortable bedroom (i slept like a baby), nice bathroom with great water pressure, a lovely terrace (quite big and unique for the center of Amsterdam) and a great kitchen for making your own food to eat in.
The apartment is in a GREAT location. It's close enough to walk/bike to all of the potential tourist spots in the center of Amsterdam without being in the midst of the heaviest traffic areas. It's also within a few blocks of some amazing shops/bars/cafes/restaurants, and the Foodhallen. You also have a bike rental place a couple of doors down and a food market conveniently located across the street.
Thanks Maika for a great stay - I'll be back again soon!