Marcel was a wonderful host! He picked us up from the airport & from the moment we met he was friendly, informative, & welcoming. There was a bottle of wine & some Heineken waiting in the fridge, the apartment was clean & bright, & he answered all our questions with ease. The location is perfect for a first-timer in Amsterdam: close to public transit, in a quiet neighborhood, with a great view from the rooftop apartment. It was very easy to navigate. We accidentally locked ourselves out (oops) & he responded very quickly to help us. The information binder he put together was extremely helpful in exploring the city & getting around. We stayed for 9 nights, & it was the best way to spend our honeymoon! Highly, HIGHLY recommend (: