If you are a solo traveller: do yourself a favour and book this Airbnb right now.
I spent a lot of time weighing the pros and cons of staying outside of Amsterdam and using the train, but I am so happy I chose to stay inside Amsterdam itself instead. I spent four days at Vincent's place and it is the dream location.
A) THE TRANSIT - You get the benefit of living in a quiet neighbourhood on the edge of Amsterdam's centre while also being as close to public transit as humanly possible. I ended up both walking downtown and using the transit fairly regularly - if you walk 30 seconds from your front door you can catch a bus to Centraal Station or Anne Frank House and if you walk 2 minutes down the street you can catch to a tram that heads down to the Van Gogh Museum. I had no problems getting home late at night, even on weekdays.
B) IT HAD EVERYTHING I NEEDED - I had access to a fridge, stove, shower, living room, a desk to work at, and a bunk bed. I didn't even need to use these things often, but having them there made me feel so at home when I returned after a long day of exploring the city. Vincent provided a cabinet full of towels, one of the most comfortable pillows I have ever used, and the shower had good water pressure.
C) I FELT SECURE - the front door to the apartment building is a heavily enforced door, I was up a flight of stairs, and my privacy was respected. I loved how safe I felt here.
Anyways, if you are alone and are looking for the perfect place to crash: this is your spot.