Carien's appartement is worth every cent of its price. It is big, stylish but cozy (the pictures tell the truth!), close to the centre but quiet and in a "real", less touristy neighbourhood. With the two separate sleeping rooms it is also perfect for families, we came with our twelve year old kids and they liked it too.
It felt good to come back to a homely place for a break from the crowds in Amsterdam. (We were almost glad that it was too cold to use the lovely roof terrace, otherwise we would have seen less of the city!) Shopping and restaurants are round the corner. (We liked the Jumbo supermarket with lots of fresh dutch food, the neighbouring grocery and the friendly restaurant Affourtit).
We haven't met Carien personally, as she was in Peru, but she always responded very quickly while booking and planning and her neighbour Michael managed everything perfectly. Thank You, Carien!