Karin and Alec's apartment was a major factor in making our Christmas holiday in Amsterdam so wonderful. Their spacious two-level apartment was clean and orderly, and very stylishly appointed (and Karin even decorated it for Christmas with lovely white lights and a tree!) and so comfortable. The space, including two large bathrooms and a very well-appointed kitchen, easily accomated our family of 6. We actually ended up eating in more than I had anticipated because the kitchen was such a pleasant place to have morning coffee and pastries or cook dinner after a day out and about. We also enjoyed sitting down for meals at the large dining room table. The location, with the lovely views of the Prinsengracht canal out the front window and the striking blue crown of the Westerkerk bell tower from the master bedroom, was amazing. And since the apartment is located just a couple blocks from the Anne Frank House, I strolled there one night after dinner and found that there was no queue - I just went right in and enjoyed an uncrowded visit. Our entire Amsterdam experience was truly wonderful, largely thanks to our stay at Karin and Alec's place. Very Highly Recommended.