Ed's Place is a gem! If you are traveling alone you should definitely stay here. It's like having your own private apartment in the perfect part of Amsterdam. Ed is the nicest person you will ever meet and will do anything he can to make your stay the best possible. His place is immaculately clean and cozy. If he offers to give you a bike tour, definitely take it! He knows every inch of the city and all the history that comes with it. He will give you a tour of a the city from the perspective of a longtime local. Oh! And he will let you use one of his bikes for the duration of your stay. That is HUGE.