Heidi and Bernard’s hospitality is simply the best we’ve experienced in a vacation rental. The apartment is secure and easy to access with a key code lock at the ground level. There’s one steep flight of stairs up to the first-floor apartment—a perfect introduction to the culture of Amsterdam! :)Heidi and Ben live above the rental and are always available if needed. The apartment has two distinct bedrooms with doors. One bedroom includes a comfortable couch that converts into a bed, a single loft bed, and access to a large porch overlooking a lovely playground actively used by local families.The kitchenette had everything we needed to prepare continental breakfasts and light dinners “at home.” The window seat in the living room is a great spot to sip coffee and watch the canal and the bustling community center across the way.The apartment is bright and sunny, with cheerful splashes of teal and orange that create a lively Ikea-inspired vibe. At check-in, we were instantly made to feel at home with a warm greeting, friendly conversation, and a comprehensive tour of the space.To our amazement—and we've stayed in over 20 vacation rentals—our hosts had stocked the apartment with bread, butter, jam, yogurt, milk, juice, soda, tea, coffee, fresh fruit, cereal, instant soup, trail mixes, beer, wine, and freshly baked banana bread.In my opinion, this level of thoughtfulness elevates Heidi and Bernard’s rental beyond a 5-star rating.