First of all, Marion is an amazing host. She does her best to provide insight into which local sights / activities are great and which are tourist traps. She had the utmost trust in us and even had some delicious pumpkin soup to share with us for breakfast. Secondly, the location is phenomenal! Marion's place is close to the Heineken Brewery as well as the Rijks Museum. Additionally, the spot is close to a metro, which is a big plus for travelers coming either from the airport or train station. The spot also has a bunch of local restaurants and walkable to many locations. Last but not least, Marion will always take care of her guests. When I lost my passport on the streets, she took every measure to make sure I got my passport back by calling the store and also even giving me suggestions on how to retrieve my passport back. OVERALL - GREAT STAY, GREAT HOST, and ultimately, GREAT EXPERIENCE. I will definitely come back to Amsterdam sometime in the summer and will eventually stay at Marion's again. :)