Ben's place is a fabulous choice for Amsterdam. We chose a different location for the beginning of our trip so it was fun to be on this side of town at the end as we had plans to go to the Anne Frank Museum, which is not far. Ben is excellent at replying to all communications promptly. He had his friend Maarten meet us for check in and tell us everything we needed to know. Ben met us when we left to get the key. Both helped us with our bags, which was huge as there are three flights of steps up to the apartment and we were one older couple and our female friend. It would have been quite difficult for the women to get their bags up and asking our male companion to carry them all was a lot, so the help was really appreciated. The inside stairs were less of a concern as there was a toilet downstairs so we didn't need to climb them often and getting the bags up those was not as difficult.
The apartment is newly remodeled, spacious and gorgeous. The beds are very comfortable as are the places to sit and read and the roomy bathroom/shower. As Ben lives there, the apartment was well-stocked and he is very generous letting you use whatever is there. The heating is excellent and responsive. Ben and Maarten were both helpful in recommending places to eat nearby. Try Happy Happy Joy Joy--delicious Asian food!
One thing we noted is that the apartment is on a busy street. Since heat rises to the bedrooms, we opened the main bedroom window a bit at night and could hear the cars driving by in the rain til quite late. If you are a light sleeper, ear plugs might be in order. A nice perk of this apartment, besides the great location near the Jordaan, is the Albert Heijn grocery across the street where you can get anything you need for your stay. Not all neighborhoods have a store so close by. We all highly recommend a stay at Ben's wonderful apartment in Amsterdam.