Erik was an excellent host, he communicated with us prior to our arrival, was very accommodating in allowing us an earlier checkin time and even drove us to the ferry very early on the morning of our departure. His place is a five minute ferry ride and ten minute walk from Central Station. Noord Amsterdam is a very beautiful place to stay, away from all the other millions of tourists. There is a great supermarket and we especially enjoyed Mandela Huise cafe/bar over looking the river. The apartment is spacious with everything you need and in a very quiet neighbourhood. We would definitely book again.