We had a really nice stay in Marlot's place. Pros: great location a few blocks away from the main tourist center and still plenty of shops and restaurants, excellent communication with host who checked in regularly and offered many suggestions, super-handy to have a washer/dryer on site as well as a fridge for stocking breakfast supplies, very comfortable bed, great value. Cons: stairs are steep in typical Dutch fashion so a bit scary walking up/down to attic to do laundry/wash dishes and not suitable for those with mobility impairments, very small bathroom sink (about 6" x 10") though spigot was high enough to fill water bottles and tea kettle. Overall, this is a great place to stay while in Amsterdam.