All the reviews are true. We were pleasantly surprised at how well appointed Michel's apartment is. We had stayed two nights in a hotel in the canal ring and wondered what could top that experience? Well, Michel's gracious hospitality, his comfortable, homely apartment in a very convenient location in a lovely neighbourhood certainly capped our time in Amsterdam. Michel was very prompt and responsive to my enquiries when I booked. When we arrived, he patiently answered our questions on how to get around by public transport around Amsterdam and also short trips out of the city. My husband attended a conference at the RAI and it was so convenient getting there using the tram and metro. I also made day trips to Utrecht, Haarlem and Leiden without having to go to Centraal Station which saved time. The neighbourhood is very pleasant with many fine restaurants and food shops. What we saved in accommodation costs, we spent on dining at Adam Restaurant, Parallel and Zus & Zus to name a few nearby restaurants. We also discovered Craft & Draft on Overtoom and a Belgian bar and bistro across the canal. There are so many places to eat on Amstelveenseweg and Overtoom. We counted no less than three supermarkets within a 10 minute walk from the apartment. There is also the wonderful Patisserie Linnick with its beautifully decorated cakes, pastries and chocolates. The Klopper & Stolk bakery is excellent with its range of breads and baked goods. If only we could have such a wide selection of shops in our neighbourhood at home. Michel's kitchen is well stocked if one wants to cook in. The washing machine, dryer and clothes rack (plus clothes pegs and laundry detergent) were very handy. The wifi was adequate for our needs and there was even a landline which came in handy for booking restaurants. We loved the long summer evenings spent looking out of the windows and watching the boats cruising along the canal. To echo other reviewers, we will gladly stay here again if we ever come back to Amsterdam.