Though we did not meet Alena personally as she was also traveling, her instructions for check in and check out were quite clear. Her lovely home is spacious and clean with everything we needed. It's location is excellent if you want to be away from the noise but still close to shops etc with a nice view over the canals. The only thing to note is that the stairs up to the apartment are a bit steep but that seems to be normal in Amsterdam. I would recommend Alena's apartment for sure.