Lara was a great host providing excellent tips, communication, and lives right above the apartment and was thus readily available for check in and if we had needed any help during our stay (we did not). The location is perhaps one of the best we have ever stayed at with AIRBNB. Sitting in the second floor window watching the parade of people and boats along not one but two canals and their associated streets was a highlight of the trip. You are within blocks of many major tourist destinations including Anne Frank house, canal boat tours, Churches, Dam Square, the Red Light District and much more. Small grocery stores are within a few blocks and many good restaurants are very near by. We would warn you that though you think you understand how steep the typical Amsterdam stairs are, be prepared to find them even steeper! Lara has thoughtfully installed strategically placed grab bars as well as the hand rails and you will be glad they are there! Also the pull out bed is really for the adventurous young, not someone as creaky as me. If you do have to use the pull out (I snore sometimes, so wife booted me out of the more acceptable other bed) sleep with your head at the foot of the bed to avoid an iron bar that will otherwise dig into your back in classic pull out couch fashion. The microwave is placed very high overhead and can only be accessed by an average height person with a provided step stool so be very cautious with hot liquids! The bathroom included a large shower that is distinctly uncommon in European rental spaces and was greatly appreciated. The tiny balcony out the back has no view but is wonderful if, like me, you are one of the few remaining smokers in the world and Lara had provided a covered ash tray for us sinners. Without a doubt the best aspect of this rental is location, location, location!