Marcel was a wonderful host and always available via messaging to answer any questions. Their place is right by the metro train. No need for a car especially if you rent bicycles. The Metro line 54 takes you directly into City Center in 12 mins ride. You must rent bikes though to truly enjoy Amsterdam. If you don’t know this already, Amsterdam has more bike paths then roads. From Marcels place you can be in City Center in 20 mins via bicycle and it’s completely flat riding so not hard at all. Riding bikes was actually one of our favorite parts of our stay! We recommend Roxy Bike Rentals (just look them up). You just take the Metro 54 to Waterloopien stop and they are right by there. If you get a bike, ask for a basket 🧺 so you can carry groceries and other supplies. (Grocery stores are a quick bike ride away from apartment but know they only take cash).
Drinking water - the water at Marcels place is wonderful so just bring you favorite water bottle and save lots of money on bottled water and less waste!
Ajax Stadium - one reason we chose Marcels place was because it was within Walking distance to Ajax stadium as our son had Ajax camp there. It was the absolute perfect location and made getting him there in the morning so easy. He actually could have road his bike there himself and we would have been fine with that!
Over all Marcels place had everything you needed and was very comfortable. We also did a lot of cooking and he had all the things you need to do so. The living room was great to relax in and you have plenty of options to find something to watch as they have Apple TV. We visited in the summer and we enjoyed the quiet nights with the windows open and the breeze flowing through.
Over all we highly recommend Marcels apartment and loved our time there. We will stay there again if our son returns to Ajax camp or to simple visit Amsterdam.