We had a wonderful stay at Ester's apartment. She welcomed us at our arrival and provided us with breakfast items, snacks, wine, tea, coffee and other goodies , as well as a lovely vase of flowers. The beds were very comfortable, including the roll-out for our daughter. She also provided us with bikes which we used every day. The neighborhood is so lively with a large street market one street over, along with numerous cafes and restaurants. We ate dinner in the neighborhood each night because there was so much to pick from. She provided us with a guide to Amsterdam including maps, attractions, and recommended restaurants. It was so easy to get to city center and all the museums and sights from the apartment, either by bike or walking. I would definitely stay at Ester's apartment any time we returned to Amsterdam and recommend it highly. Ester also arranged our transportation to the train station upon our departure.