Rick's place is great - very nice and well-kept. Rick was not there during my stay, but Emilia was a very accommodating and friendly host. She made sure I had everything I needed to explore the city and take advantage of what it has to offer.

If traveling primarily with public transit (tram, bus), I'd say it was a bit farther out from the city center than the 10-15 min as advertised. However, if you take advantage of the bike (and you most definitely should!), it is a very quick trip to the heart of Amsterdam. Cannot stress enough how enjoyable it is to ride around the city.

I would recommend messaging / emailing Rick a day before your stay just to remind him of your arrival time (if not arriving during check-in hours). I came in a little later and experienced some issues contacting him at first, but Rick was responsive and helped resolve it quickly.

Thanks Rick and Emilia!