Michelle was quick to respond to emails and provided good directions to get to her flat. As she was away travelling, a friend of hers met us, gave us the keys and showed us how to operate everything ( he even came and met us when we got a bit lost!). She also provided a comprehensive list of restaurants to try and websites to consult for up-to-date information on what was happening in Amsterdam.
The apartment was in a fantastic area, very close to the centre with various attractions, such as Anne Frank's house and the Tulip Museum nearby. There were numerous cafes, bars and shops within a couple of minutes walk, however, they was far enough away to mean that it was also a very quiet area to live in.
The apartment was clean and comfortable, if lacking a few finer touches, such as a lampshade in the living room or pictures on the walls. The garden was not well tended, nor was the garden furniture. That aside, it was still a great location and we would definitely consider staying there again, especially if there was that little extra attention to detail.