It’s exactly what I expected from AirB&B, and the host was vey accommodating re making the reservation (Sorry I didn’t get to meet him, out-of-town at the time, but friendly house-sitter in his place). The room was fantastic: top floor with balcony, southern exposure is exactly what I am used to from my own place, though my balcony is a fire escape (and be forewarned - four narrow and steep flights of stairs, typical in Amsterdam!) Gets the sun (when it shines, not so much in Springtime when I visited). I was actually glad there's no TV. Separates me from the real world. Wifi was great and easily accessible. And so quiet at night! I even love the birds here. Much more musical in the morning than in NY. Nice, picturesque neighborhood. I had planned to fix my own breakfast in the convenient armoire-type kitchen set-up, but gave up after I found Vinnies on Scheldestraat. Found the friendly Easy Laundry guy on Maasstraat. Love the #12 Tram two blocks away and the six-day GVB Transit card. Love the courtyard. It's like living in a reverse fishbowl (am I the fish or are they?). And everybody's just so damn happy here. Especially the children in the street, so you know you’re in a good place.