We stayed at the Botanic Lodge which is one of seven pods available - it is a pleasingly designed structure with two bedrooms a nice shower and a wonderful kitchen / dining room / living room area with a little wood burning stove. The floor heating keeps the place very comfortable. It has a very nice deck facing a canal and the front window looks out to another leg of the canal. We had constant wildlife in and around the canal including a nice variety of ducks, pheasant, and some local birds native to Amsterdam that I can't identify. It was a very beautiful setting.
The pod is 6 miles out of downtown but it was a breeze riding the rental bikes downtown which was about a 35 minute for us but we bike slow compared to most of the locals.
Mariska and the rest of the hosts were very nice and helpful.
If you want to enjoy Amsterdam but still get away to some real peace and quiet and the end of the day you can't beat staying at Freelodge!