Marieke's place was even better than expected. It is just the right distance from the center to escape the madness at the end of a long day. The apartment was clean, stylish and, most importantly, the bed and linens were very comfortable! The bikes were a huge convenience, and were in good shape, with secure spaces and an easy place to lock them up outside. They were essential for commuting around the city and seeing Amsterdam like a local. The apartment is also central to the metro to get to the main train station and airport easily--or just off the entrance to a highway for a quick and easy Uber. Marieke is also near to many great restaurants and co-working places if you are on a working holiday (e.g. Volks Hotel and Co-Lab). Lastly, Marieke was a great host that provided us with useful tips upon arrival and checked in part way through our stay to make sure our visit was going well. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet and memorable stay in Amsterdam!