After I booked, Paul was extremely helpful and even sent me a big list of great recommendations. While we didn't get a chance to meet Paul since he and his family were on holiday, he left us in good hands with his sister-in-law Marjolein who was very helpful and kind.
The space had everything I needed and it was modern and clean. Good amount of space for the price compared to tiny rooms in the city center! The neighborhood is also very quiet compared to city center.
There are various options to get to the city center. You can take a bus right across from the house that can take you to the Metro that connects to Centraal Station. I would recommend purchasing metro tickets before you get to the Airbnb as it's not too close to any stores or metro stations that would sell these and you can't buy tix on the bus unless you pay with card. There's also the ferry but it's a bit of a walk.
Next time I come to Amsterdam I would stay here again and explore the northern part more.