Wow, if I could give 6 stars I would! Monique's place is beautiful, stylish, comfortable, newly-renovated, well-equipped, and in a great location. Communication with her was fast and thorough and the check-in process was super-easy, even accounting for an unexpectedly early arrival. Monique's got a great sense of style and her little extra touches made for really nice hospitality. The location of the apartment is excellent, on a tree-lined street facing the canal, on the second floor for privacy and a better view, a 15 minute walk from the Centraal train station, and walkable to pretty much everything we wanted to see and do in Amsterdam. I really wouldn't change a thing. A note for less-able travelers is that access is via a typically steep staircase up to the second-floor apartment. Otherwise, book this place, you won't be disappointed!