My girlfriend and I stayed in this cozy studio which is perfectly located right off the Amstel river right outside the downtown area of Amsterdam. It is a 2 minute walk from the subway which you can ride 4 stops and be in central station in 10 minutes. Marieke was extremely nice and informative, and gave us full access to 2 bikes which was a huge bonus since everyone rides their bikes everywhere in Amsterdam. The apartment is on the smaller side, but we didn't need a full kitchen or living area anyway. For the location, price, and host, you'd be hard pressed to find something better.