We enjoyed our stay at Durand's apartment. He is a great host! We arrived in Amsterdam early in the morning. It was so great that he let us drop off our bags right away. He was super helpful explaining all the local spots and where to catch the bus (right across the street) into the heart of town (about 15 minutes.) The apartment is 5 flights up and the stairs are quite steep. It was a good workout! I highly recommend Durand's place if you don't mind being slightly away from the heart of town.