All the reviews and pictures are spot on for this place. Marcel is a generous host who is very knowledgeable about Amsterdam. He is eager to help navigate the city! We were excited to stay because of the added bonus of breakfast. Unfortunately our first morning Marcel was working. We were welcome to still use the kitchen. The second day we had to get up and leave to continue or adventure. We were also not aware that Marcel would be home. We were under the impression that we would only be sharing the apartment with other travelers. That being said we had a private room that locked. All other parts of the apartment are shared (as advertised). Be careful on the 3 flights of steps with luggage!