My friend and I were traveling to Amsterdam for the first time and this was perfect for our stay! It's exactly what I expected based on description, photos, and reviews. Boy was a great host, he sent us all the information we needed and was quick to respond to any questions. It's a beautiful, cozy studio great for traveling with a friend, as a couple, or by yourself. The location was perfect, close enough to the center of the city to walk/bike but far enough to be away from the crowd of tourists. A lot easier to bike around this area than in the center, too. Outside noise really wasn't bad at all. Everything was nearby - restaurants, cafes, bars, bike rental, the Albert Cuyp market, supermarket (Albert Heijn), etc. Boy had lots of great tips in the welcome book. He even had umbrellas which was great since it happened to rain every day that we were there. Highly recommend!