Our host greeted us at the agreed arrival time and promptly helped us get our luggage up the narrow Dutch stairway. Matthijs was very thorough explaining how things worked in the room, bathroom, etc. He gave us a map, coupons for our breakfasts, recommendations for a nearby canal ride, restaurants, etc - all of which was most helpful. We had just arrived from 10 days in Scotland, so we had a load of dirty clothes that Matthias put right in the washer for us. The appliances were in the hall on our floor, so I was able to take lighter items out of the dryer and restart heavier items. The front room itself was perfect, light and airy, with dark curtains to block the light while sleeping in a big comfortable bed. Ahh! The windows opened from the top or the side for daytime cooling. Amsterdam is not a hot city, so the room was very comfortable at night with windows closed. Breakfast at "the last crumb" (about 3 blocks away & not crowded in the morning) was delightful with a tiny little canal balcony. There was more than we could eat, so we put extra wrapped food in our backpack for a leisurely lunch beside a canal later in the day. The bathroom was roomy and very nice. Sharing was not a problem with other guests. Towels and bathrobes were provided in our room, while shampoo, soaps, etc. were in pump bottles in the shared bath. Just need your toothbrush and paste. Closet had nice shelves, so we each had a big shelf for clothes and stowed/reorganized our cases for a few days. This B&B is located very close to Dam Square in the heart of Amsterdam on a narrow residential street near a canal. A lovely canal ride was very nearby and the weather was perfect for an open air ride around 8p.m. Gorgeous, no rain or clouds that night. The whole city was lively with residents and visitors and very walkable. Watch out for the trams when crossing and bikes are everywhere - Yikes!! This B&B is on a mostly residential street. I saw one review that mentioned bar noise, but I always travel with foam ear plugs if needed. The first morning at exactly 8 a.m. I heard a metal wheeled cart and bottles clanking down the street. A few minutes later the cart came back with full bottles (less clanking) and that was it for the service entrance bar noise. On Thursday evening there was a cluster of men laughing and talking outside the window around 10 p.m. while I was reading. They were not obnoxious, just have a nice gathering. About 11 just as I thought I might get out my earplugs, they unlocked their bikes, said goodbye and mounted up and left. All quiet for the evening and no bottle carts the next morning. I would recommend this lovely B&B and their hosts Matthijs and Francina to anyone. It was perfect for us.