Ester's apartment was perfect! My husband and I stayed there for part of our honeymoon, and it was a lovely place to call home for a week after bouncing from hotel to hotel.

When we arrived, Ester was out of town but her husband Marc welcomed us in, told us how things worked, and showed us around the place. There were some snacks and drinks so we had something to nibble on without having to run right out to buy groceries. They provided all the bathroom amenities and there's even a washer, and an offer to use the dryer in their place downstairs if needed. The bathrobes and heated towel rack in the bathroom were especially nice!

The neighborhood was a delightful place to stay -- a short walk to the Museumplein, easy access to multiple tram lines, a block from the Cuypmarkt, a slightly longer block from a gorgeous park, a nice bakery across the street, lots of cute shops nearby, and tons of restaurants to choose from (we particularly enjoyed De Japanner -- perfectly done Japanese small plates). We spent one night in the city center when we first flew in, and staying in De Pijp felt a lot more homey.

We can't recommend Ester's apartment enough, and we'll definitely look it up again if we make it back to Amsterdam!