This was my first experience with airbnb, and I'm sure Bellavista, Carolien and Kim have set a standard that others will be challenged to meet. The studio apartment was the prefect base for a long weekend in Amsterdam. Within easy walking distance of the core city center and museums, but far enough removed from the tourist core to give you a good sense of residential life in Amsterdam. The apartment itself is lovely, with nice views of the canal, lots of light, and simple but comfortable furnishings. Easy to access by bus and tram, both from the airport and the central station, with restaurants, a green grocer and supermarket within a five-minute walk. Excellent communications with Carolien, and easy to arrange access to the apartment with my mid-morning arrival in Schiphol.