A comfortable, authentic Amsterdam experience. Ed and Faouzia live up to being “super hosts” by providing so many thoughtful accommodation touches like coffee, tea, snacks, plenty of fluffy towels, plus everything you need to get around greater Amsterdam: maps, transit passes and bicycles. We spent five days here and saw more of the city than we would have thought possible. We took Ed’s off-the-beaten-path bicycle tour and were fascinated by Amsterdam history and architecture. When he suggested a trip to the outlaying maritime harbor of Marken, we confidently did that also and had a wonderfully relaxing time. Location wise, Ed’s place is perfect, out of the very busy, but easily accessible city center, near plenty of walkable restaurants and two grocery stores. There’s a gelato stand around the corner! Staying here was one the best trip decisions we made.