What can I say? This was the perfect place for us and you could not do better than to stay at Rutger’s place. The apartment was obviously renovated with guests in mind, as it is neat, clean, safe, secure, quiet and comfortable, with easy access, very few steps, and a completely modernized bathroom. Rutger and Mandy went above and beyond in offering fruit, snacks, tea and Nespresso to get us started, and, with the fridge available for cold hors d’oeuvres and restaurant leftovers, we never missed a kitchen or microwave. Our being there was made even more pleasant by the refreshing colors, stairway lighting, and the beautiful plant arrangement on the ledge outside the bathroom window. And you could not ask for a better location! This very walkable neighborhood is a jewel, with markets, restaurants and services galore, all within a short distance on Fresh Pond Road. The M train, with two stations close by, provided a fast and scenic ride into Manhattan when we needed it. We are eager to stay here again. Thank you, Rutger & Mandy, for having us!