Gabriella and John were excellent hosts and provided an authentic Dutch experience. The neighborhood was lovely and slightly outside of the "main drag" of Amsterdam so shopping was much cheaper with easy travel to Schipol Airport. Gabriella readily found a masseuse as well as a taxi for the next morning each at good prices. Room was nice, comfortable and had a great view of the canal. Gabriella is a wonderful cook as well. I fell in love with their pets.