Our stay with Matthijs was honestly perfect. With luggage it was a bit more than a 10 minute walk from the train station. Taking the tram from the central station to Amsterdam Spui might be best if you have luggage and it's raining. When we arrived Matthijs helped us get our suitcases up the steep stairs and talked us through the space, giving us some historical knowledge about the Dutch along the way. The bathroom was immaculate, and Matthijs provided us with washcloths, towels, and a bathrobe. On the first night I was cold due to poor circulation, and Matthijs lent me extra socks. He later also provided an additional blanket! His restaurant recommendations were spot on. We enjoyed Indonesian food and some classical Dutch food per his recommendations.
The neighborhood is lively, and the red light district is only a short walk away, but the area felt incredibly safe and the street where Matthijs is housed is super quiet. No complaints. Great space and host.