We stayed at Marieke’s apartment for a weekend and it is wonderful. Located a short ride from the centre of amsterdam, and within walking distance if you’re up for it, the local area has some great cafes, and you are close to many great parks the city has to offer. The flat comes with a balcony to enjoy the sun, and is well kept with lots of plants. Checking in was straightforward and getting there from the airport did not take long at all with the instructions Marieke gave us. The apartment is on the third floor up some steep staircases, so the only downside is if you cannot manage going up stairs it may not be right for you. The apartment, like most of the old apartments in Amsterdam, can get warm during the hotter weather but there is a fan and if you open the windows it’s not a problem.