Wendy is seriously an angel! My check-in was a little past dinnertime and she had MADE me SOUP in case I was hungry after my travel. Her acts of hospitality went completely beyond the call of duty and she continued to check in with me throughout my stay to make sure I was doing well. She clearly takes her role as host very seriously. She also had a bunch of guide books and her own little booklet of local recommendations, which came in handy.
The apartment itself is fairly typical of old buildings in the area -- slightly finicky taps, creaky floors. But it was extremely clean and cozy and the location is GREAT. Quiet street, but not far from the fun bars, restaurants, and shopping in De Pijp. (Plus the rest of the city is very a walkable or bikeable distance away.) I had concerns being on the first floor with a garden as a young woman traveling alone, but I never felt wary while I was there.
I could not recommend staying with Wendy more!